Gaille Rouse Smith, age 85 of Kinston, departed this life on December 28, 2025. A service will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2PM, with interment at Westview Cemetery immediately after.
Two Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation at Local Convenience Store
On January 13, 2026, narcotics detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE), arrested a 32-year-old Lenoir County male and a 34-year-old Lenoir County female at the Star Mini Mart located on Poole Road.
Jason McKnight: Lessons from Pain
This week, I’ve been flat on my back. Six days ago, I torqued the wrong way moving a pile of books. That was on top of an earlier morning tweak while exercising. Which resulted from a bad night of sleep for some unknown reason. That book torque was the kill-switch: “This guy’s going down.”
Obituary: Orville “Big Ed” Langley Jr.
Orville “Big Ed” Langley Jr., 85, of Kinston, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. following visitation at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston with Pastor Gray Harrison officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins to open new combo store in Kinston Friday
DUNKIN’ and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate the grand opening of a new combination location in Kinston on Friday, Jan. 16, with giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sentencing Update: Two Plead Guilty to Providing Contraband to Inmates
Shaniqua Reed, 37, of Magnolia, and LaDarius Hines, 26, of Kinston, each appeared in Lenoir County Superior Court today, where they pleaded guilty to one felony count of Providing Contraband to Inmates.
Attempted robbery reported at Maysville Hardee’s
At approximately 6:15 this morning the Jones County Sheriff's Office responded to Hardee's in Maysville, NC for an attempted robbery and assault.
Woman charged after trespassing complaint on East Washington Avenue
On January 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Washington Avenue in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Obituary: Virginia Rogers
Virginia Lee Reynolds Rogers, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Ward officiating. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to service. A graveside committal officiated by Rusty Alphin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery.
Inmate Charged with Drug and Contraband Offenses
Morgan Williams was brought to the Lenoir County Detention Center by Probation and Parole on December 29, 2025, on a parole violation.
Mike Parker: The common sense of ‘Common Sense’
As we contemplate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we cannot overlook one of the most significant works written not only to support the push for independence, but a work that also plainly argued that anything less than independence from Great Britain placed the colonies as second class citizens as long as that bond existed.
North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent. The national rate was 4.6 percent. October 2025 data are unavailable due to the lapse in appropriations.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Help Wanted: Controller
The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.
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Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid awards
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.
SNHU Announces Fall 2025 President's List
MANCHESTER, NH (01/06/2026)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
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The Adjunct Welding Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in welding topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses.