The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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Obituary: Johnny Bryan
John Wayne “Johnny” Bryan, Sr., 89, entered into the joy of his salvation while surrounded by his loving family at his home on January 6, 2026. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home with his son, Pastor Michael Bryan, officiating. A committal for the family will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m.
Chris Turner promoted to president at Piedmont Service Group
Piedmont Service Group announced the promotion of Chris Turner to president following the retirement of Keith Summey in January 2026.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Flavors of the Year for 2026; Dark Sweet Cherry and Black Currant
Food trendsetters seem to agree that the flavor of the year as we move into 2026 are the dark sweet cherry and the black currant. These dark red berries are sweet but also tangy. They can be used in sweet and savory recipes, providing a hint of acidity.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Passing the Baton
My sister Deborah Dove is very competitive. As a former athlete and coach, it is in her DNA to play the hardest, be the fittest, and pound to win. I am a little different. I used to run in 5-K races just for fun. Being in the crowd of avid runners was thrilling, but I was definitely not in the winners circle.
Lily Hartsell Named State Finalist for 2026 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
Lily Hartsell, a 7th grade history teacher at E.B. Frink Middle School and Lenoir County Public Schools’ Beginning Teacher of the Year, has been named one of 27 statewide finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award.
Hernika Cannon builds healing-centered nonprofit in Kinston
For Hernika Cannon, transformation is not an abstract idea. It is a daily practice shaped by caregiving, grief, and a long-held vision for community healing.
Jones County Woman Arrested Following Copper Theft Investigation
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a Jones County woman was arrested following an investigation into multiple copper thefts that occurred in Lenoir County.
Exploring a New Sound with the Digital Media Lab at Neuse Regional Libraries
Have you ever dreamed of recording your own music or trying your hand at voice acting? Perhaps you’re considering launching a YouTube channel, starting a podcast, or producing a commercial to promote your small business.
American Red Cross blood drive scheduled in Kinston on Jan. 23
The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Kinston Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Fairfield Center Fellowship Hall, located at 800 Greenbriar Road.
Lenoir County resident named executive director of American Heart Association for Eastern North Carolina
Lenoir County resident Erin Bright Fox has been named executive director of the American Heart Association for Eastern North Carolina.
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Moore sworn in as mayor, names Solomon mayor pro tem after tense council exchange
A tense exchange between Felicia Solomon, Chris Suggs, and Don Hardy defined the final Kinston City Council meeting before the swearing-in of Kareem Moore, Les Lipford and Sammy Aiken, following the certification of the municipal election results.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On Saturday, January 3rd, a Lenoir County man was arrested for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina law.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On Saturday, January 3rd, a registered sex offender was arrested in New Hanover County for failing to report a change of address, as required by law.
flyExclusive confirms limited employee relocation to Raleigh
flyExclusive has confirmed that it plans to relocate fewer than 100 employees from Kinston to Raleigh over the next six months.
La Grange Awarded $950,000 Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Commerce recently awarded grants to eight local governments to support housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income North Carolinians. The grants, totaling more than $12 million, were awarded from the department’s Community Development Block Grant – Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) program.