The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma honors beginning teachers with Buzzing Bee award
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in December with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
KPD reports multiple arrests involving firearms and impaired driving
Kinston police charged two individuals with going armed to the terror of the people after responding to a report of armed individuals in the Jack Rountree area. In a separate incident, a Lenoir County man was arrested following an erratic driving stop on U.S. 70 and charged with DWI and multiple related offenses.
Swearing-in delayed as elections board withholds certification of Kinston results
The City of Kinston has delayed the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials because the Lenoir County Board of Elections has not yet certified the results of the Nov. 4 municipal election.
Mike Parker: Has the Spirit of Christmas Past died?
The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday forecast on November 6, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That figure translates into total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Help Wanted: Data Analytics and Improvement Strategist
The Data Analytics & Improvement Strategist is responsible for collecting, querying, analyzing, and transforming institutional data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement in student experience and achievement.
Help Wanted: Instructional Designer
The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and the Director of Online Learning and Faculty Development to design and enhance courses for increased engagement and student success.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Specialist
The Public Safety Specialist provides advanced administrative and clerical support to the Director of Emergency Medical Science and the overall Public Safety Division to ensure effective and efficient daily office operations. This position also manages the admissions process for prospective public safety students. The Public Safety Specialist reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Science.
Help Wanted: Director of Library Services
The Director of Library Services provides leadership and vision for the library. The Director is expected to represent the library within the community, offer programs to students, develop collections that meet the needs of faculty and students, provide budgeting information, and manage all library staff, facilities, and services.
North Carolina's September Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted September 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from August’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Improve VA Research & Care Delivery
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the VA Research Reform Act, legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs’ research ecosystem to improve the efficiency and transparency of care delivery.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Help Wanted: Instructional Designer
The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and the Director of Online Learning and Faculty Development to design and enhance courses for increased engagement and student success.
Help Wanted: Director of Library Services
The Director of Library Services provides leadership and vision for the library. The Director is expected to represent the library within the community, offer programs to students, develop collections that meet the needs of faculty and students, provide budgeting information, and manage all library staff, facilities, and services.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Specialist
The Public Safety Specialist provides advanced administrative and clerical support to the Director of Emergency Medical Science and the overall Public Safety Division to ensure effective and efficient daily office operations. This position also manages the admissions process for prospective public safety students. The Public Safety Specialist reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Science.
Help Wanted: Data Analytics & Improvement Strategist
The Data Analytics & Improvement Strategist is responsible for collecting, querying, analyzing, and transforming institutional data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement in student experience and achievement.
Obituary: Catherine Stanley Turnage
Stanley Turnage, 94, peacefully went home on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home. A graveside service to honor Catherine will be held at Fairview Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Danny Rollins officiating the service.
Lenoir County Farmers Market update for Saturday, December 13, 2025
The Lenoir County Farmers Market, located at 100 N. Herritage Street, will be open Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Happy Holiday Appetizers!!
Bring in the holidays with your “tribe” of friends and family with some delicious and “mostly” healthy Holiday appetizers. Your guests will scoop up these tasty starters to give you energy to make to the big day!!