La Grange- Jeffery Craig Radford, 69, was welcomed home on January 23, 2026. The family will receive friends for a time of fellowship and visitation on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
Obituary: Nancy Carol Crawford Hannah Smith
Mrs. Carol Crawford Smith of Magnolia Cottage, Dover, North Carolina, passed away on January 23rd, 2026. No formal service is planned at this time. Mrs. Smith’s ashes will be interred at a graveside service in Iron Duff at a later date.
KPD Arrests Suspect in Arson Investigation at Carver Courts
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:09 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were requested to assist the Kinston Fire Department with a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Carver Courts.
LCPS releases second Nine Week Honor Roll/Principal’s List names
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the second nine weeks of classes this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
Mike Parker: Join the Navy and see a world of local history
On February 6-8, the CSS Neuse Foundation will offer a special event for those interested in local history from 1861 through 1865. The CSS Neuse Foundation is responsible for the CSS Neuse II, a full-scale replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse. This ironclad gunboat was outfitted and stationed here in Kinston.
Greene County opens first inclusive playground at recreation complex
SNOW HILL — Greene County officials marked the opening of the county’s first inclusive public playground Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
Lenoir County births
The following births were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Veteran Column: G.I. Joe's Celebrating MLK Day
The morning air was cold, but the G.I. Joe’s Veteran’s Museum was warm, filled with murmur of stories shared. The museum was usually loud in the mornings due to veterans sharing stories and jokes, but on Monday morning, it got very quiet.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The HWY 58 Connector
I hope you and your family are doing well as we start the new year. It’s been a busy month here in Raleigh and across Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, and I’ve continued working on the issues I hear about most from folks back home.
Obituary: Alan Wallace
Alan Wallace, 73, of Kinston, NC, passed away on January 20, 2026. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 29, at 2pm in the Edwards Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: A Kale You Will Love
If you are a little leery of eating kale, thanks to one of our local farmers, I have found your answer to adding Kale to your diet. It’s Lacinato or Dinosaur kale is a dark green leafy vegetable. Dino kale has an earthy, nutty flavor. It doesn't have the same strong bitterness as other varieties of kale, though it is still there. The sweetness helps offset that and makes it more approachable.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's Terrific Kid Awards!
Winter Weather Safety Update: Be Prepared, Stay Safe, and Stay Informed
The State Emergency Response Team has been activated ahead of the storm’s arrival to support affected communities.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: 2026 Is A Year Of Miracles
PathChoice Ministry owns 539 Briary Run Road in Kinston. Healing prayer services will begin there again soon. 2026 is going to be a year for miracle healings, and they have already begun to happen.
Help Wanted: Planning and Inspections Director
As a member of Planning and Inspections with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! Lenoir County Government is seeking candidates for a Planning and Inspections Director. Candidates are responsible for directing a department responsible for land use planning, development, zoning, building code enforcement, community development, and permitting functions for the County.
Help Wanted: Finance Director
As a member of the Lenoir County Finance Office, you can make a difference! Lenoir County is seeking candidates for the Finance Director. The purpose of this position is to administer the process for the receiving, disbursing, and accounting of revenues and expenditures for the County. Work involves supervision of the budget, purchasing, accounting, collections, billing, cash investments, and payroll operations.
KPD: KPD currently investigating hit-and-run that occurred at Walmart
If you recognize the individuals in the photo or have any information related to this incident, please contact the Kinston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
NWS: Winter Storm Watch in remains in effect, little change in forecast
Greatest freezing rain threat for areas along and west of Highway 17.