Heavy rainfall is expected to accompany this system, especially for immediate coastal locales where some embedded thunderstorms are possible. Up to 2" with locally higher amounts are forecast here, with 1-2" elsewhere.
Former Kinston Mayor BJ Murphy Files for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 2
Lenoir County resident BJ Murphy officially filed today for Lenoir County Commissioner in District 2, which represents the Falling Creek and La Grange areas of Lenoir County. Murphy enters the race with more than two decades of business leadership and a long record of public service.
Disturbance Call Results in Arrest
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to Carver Courts regarding a reported disturbance.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests and Recovery of Burnt Copper
On November 28, 2025, a C Shift deputy conducted a traffic stop near Jim Sutton Road and U.S. Highway 70. The occupants, Virginia Stancil and Bobby Thomas, were investigated after deputies confirmed Thomas had outstanding warrants.
Help wanted: Westminster United Methodist Church - Administrative Assistant
Westminster United Methodist Church is seeking a warm, organized, and detail-driven Administrative Assistant to join our ministry team.
Mike Parker: Harmony Hall schedules ‘Christmas Open House’ this Sunday
History aficionados will have an opportunity to visit the oldest structure in Kinston from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, when Historic Harmony Hall opens its treasures to interested members of the public.
From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson, November 26, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Chris Humphrey: November Legislative Update
I hope this message finds you and your family doing well. It’s been a full month here in Raleigh and throughout Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties — and I’m grateful for every opportunity to stay connected with folks across our district. From honoring our veterans to celebrating new investments in public safety, jobs, and education, there’s a lot of good happening in Eastern North Carolina.
Greene County Community Foundation awards nearly $18,000 in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $17,840 in grants to 13 organizations supporting the local community.
Hickory Grove Church (3)
Before Hickory Grove Church was built in 1860, and decades before their congregation was established, Bucklesberry had no local church. The few options available were miles away and required long commutes. In his 1810 profile of the physical and social infrastructure of Lenoir County, former Kinston Commissioner John Washington (1767-1827) noted there were only a handful of organized churches at the time, which in his words included:
Obituary: Brenda Sugg McKeel
Mrs. Brenda Sugg McKeel, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family on the farm where she was born, raised, and lived throughout her life. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 1st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service, with Pastors Hank Jarman and Allen Ham officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes from Super Saturday at the Lenoir County Farmers Market
It was a great day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market in downtown Kinston on November 22. The market hosted numerous extra vendors and special guests the Howard Sisters, Vivian Howard and Leraine Howard Tolston went Nuts! Each Chef shared a favorite recipe using nuts.
Rep. Chris Humphrey announces re-election campaign for NC House District 12
Kinston, N.C. – Today, Representative Chris Humphrey announced his campaign for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives, seeking a fifth term serving the people of House District 12, which includes Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties. Representative Humphrey, a lifelong resident of Eastern North Carolina, reaffirmed his commitment to the region:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Obituary: Ms. Janice Eason Sellers
Ms. Janice Eason Sellers, age 87, passed away late Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral Services will be held privately by the graveside at the historic St. Barnabas Cemetery in Snow Hill where Janice will be laid to rest on the Eason Family lot.
Obituary: Robbie Moore Harrison
Robbie Moore Harrison, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. The family will receive friends for visitation at Rouse Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
UNC Health Lenoir names Rachel Garris 2024 President’s Service Excellence Award of the Year Winner
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce that Rachel Garris has been named the 2024 President’s Service Excellence Award (PSEA) of the year winner. Awarded annually, the PSEA of the year is presented to an employee selected by their peers who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: The Sadie Hawkins Dance Concept
Years ago, I wrote a book as a project of PathChoice Ministry called "Let Him Find You." I used a platform called CreateSpace to write the book and design the cover. The cover is a scene of one of my favorite places to visit with visible ocean waves. After I wrote this book, Amazon acquired CreateSpace.
Deep Run Christmas Parade set for Nov. 29
DEEP RUN – Deep Run is getting ready to “put it all together” for the holidays with its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.