RALEIGH – Families can celebrate the holidays by getting on board NC By Train’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Event: A Queen Street Christmas
You’re invited to the 24th Annual Christmas Concert, A Queen Street Christmas, at Queen Street United Methodist Church
Join us Saturday, December 13, or Sunday, December 14 for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; the concert begins at 6:00 p.m.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
La Grange Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec. 14, livestream planned
LA GRANGE — The La Grange Christmas Parade will roll through town on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m., with this year’s event livestreamed by Magic Mile Media. BJ Murphy and Aleatha Thrower will host the broadcast, joined by parade organizer Tyrone Morgan and La Grange Mayor Bobby Wooten.
Obituary: Gwendolyn Faye Curtis
Gwendolyn Faye Curtis, 86, passed away on Wednesday 3, 2025. Graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery in Kinston on December 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
Disturbance at Family Dollar Leads to Arrest of Intoxicated Suspect
On December 2, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., officers from Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to the Family Dollar on Plaza Boulevard in reference to a reported disturbance involving a store clerk and 18-year-old Les-Lee Dauwen.
Marginal risk for wintry weather Friday
Potential for wintry weather continues to look marginal for tomorrow, with the greatest risk being across extreme western Pitt and Martin Counties from 4am - 9am Friday morning.
Pink Hill's 65th annual Miss Merry Christmas to be held December 7th
As the Christmas season arrives in Pink Hill, one of the town’s most beloved traditions returns for its 65th year: the Miss Merry Christmas contest. Since 1960, this event has highlighted young women from the community who embody the spirit of service, kindness, and giving back.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Fonda's Attitude About Death
Jane Fonda talked to Michelle Obama on her podcast about how she feels about dying. Jane has been famous for decades and had famous parents also. In the podcast, she spoke matter-of-factly about believing in living fully and accepting that one day this life as it is ends. Her attitude is one of logic.
La Grange Jingle Mingle set for Dec. 7 with concert and tree lighting
LA GRANGE — The fourth annual Jingle Mingle will return to downtown La Grange on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the town park, according to an announcement from the Engage L.A. Facebook page.
UPDATED: Current list of 2026 Primary candidates for Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties
The filing period for North Carolina's 2026 municipal elections opened Monday, December 1, 2025 marking the official start of the campaign season for dozens of local offices across Lenoir, Jones and Greene counties. Candidates seeking election to partisan and nonpartisan offices have until noon on Friday, December 19 to file with their respective county boards of elections. NOTE: This list was accurate as of 12/04/25 at 8:56AM and will be continue to be updated.
John Hood: Independent audits serve the public interest
During my first reporting job in the nation’s capital, I read a lot of fantasy. No, I wasn’t goofing off. And no, I’m not making a lame joke at the expense of politicians, bureaucrats, or The Washington Post. Not today, anyway.
LCC student awarded Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship
Lenoir Community College practical nursing student Kadaisia Canady of Dover was recently awarded the Gail B. Reynolds Scholarship
Pink Hill Christmas parade to be livestreamed for 65th year
PINK HILL, N.C. – The Town of Pink Hill will celebrate its 65th Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m., with this year’s festivities also being livestreamed by Magic Mile Media.
Kristy Kelly: What a Cruise Ship Taught Me About Global Views of America
If I had judged the year by how it began, I would have written it off before it even got started. January dragged me into 2025 while I was sick, exhausted, and quietly wondering if my body was about to fail me in a way I wasn’t prepared for. Nothing felt steady. Nothing felt hopeful. I thought I was bracing for the worst year of my life.
Jones County Commissioners keep leadership, celebrate youth cooks and senior program grants
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.
Investigation leads to arrest in private image disclosure case
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.
UPDATE: Arrests made in November 21 shooting investigation
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.
