Jones County commissioners opened their December organizational meeting by keeping their current leadership team in place, praising staff, and hearing from some of the county’s youngest chefs before moving through a long list of grants, facility projects and policy decisions.
Kinston Police Department detectives conducted a follow-up investigation after receiving a report involving the unlawful disclosure of private images of an adult female victim. The victim reported that an acquaintance, 30-year-old Tysheem Mills, had posted private images of her on his social media account.
On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the Circle K on N. Herritage Street. Upon arrival, officers located 59-year-old Thomas Watson suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. EMS transported Watson to ECU Health for treatment.
Virgil Lee Eubanks, 84, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Born September 17, 1941, to the late Guy Thornton Eubanks and Mary Waters Eubanks, Virgil lived a life dedicated to family, entrepreneurship, and community service.
UNC Health Lenoir is proud to announce the arrival of the state-of-the-art da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care for Kinston, Lenoir County, and the surrounding region.
I stood in the kitchen of a centuries-old farmhouse northwest of London, England. My host was a man of means and had renovated this large home to be comfortable and modern. He pointed to the thick ceiling beam running the length of the room and, with a twinkle in his eye, said to me, “That beam is older than your country.” Indeed.
The annual Kinston Christmas Parade will return on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with an evening lineup scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. The parade will be livestreamed by Magic Mile Media, with BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower hosting from the newly lit Paramount Theater.
James (Jim) Edward Godfrey, 75, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his family.
PINK HILL — The Pink Hill Festival Committee will host Christmas on the Hill on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. in downtown Pink Hill, featuring seasonal attractions, live entertainment and family activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Westminster United Methodist Church is seeking a warm, organized, and detail-driven Administrative Assistant to join our ministry team.
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.
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.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
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.
The Greene County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $17,840 in grants to 13 organizations supporting the local community.
