One burial plot available for sale at Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery. Serious inquiries only. Please contact Ted Gaskins at (252) 525-1406 or pricing and details.
Hickory Grove Church (6)
The exact year that Hickory Grove Church was established remains uncertain. Nonetheless, historical records available online, not readily accessible until recently, confirm that it was organized as a congregation about two decades before the construction of its building in 1860. The definitive evidence, buried deep in various church conference meeting minutes, indisputably indicates Hickory Grove had formed as a church assembly by 1841.
Mallory Sinclair was named to the Champlain College Online Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Mallory Sinclair of Deep Run, NC, was named to the Champlain College Online Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.
LCC Veterinary Assistant Student Earns National TVMA Certification While Still in High School
At just 18 years old, Logan Johnston of Chocowinity, North Carolina, is already building a strong foundation for his future in veterinary medicine. A senior at Southside High School and a dual-enrolled student at Beaufort Community College, Logan recently reached another major milestone: passing the Texas Veterinary Medical Association certification exam after completing Lenoir Community Collegeโs Veterinary Assistant Program.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Very Versatile Cauliflower!
Cauliflower is known as the culinary chameleon, making its way into your menu as cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed potatoes, and even pizza crust. Cauliflower picks ups flavors from savory to sweet, and is super versatile for main dish, side or dessert. Here are some basic ways to use cauliflower in your recipes. You can vary any of these recipes in several ways.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Mayor Moore issues modified State of Emergency
Mayor Kareem Moore has issued a modified Declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of Kinston that includes limited restrictions and prohibitions, including an overnight curfew.
Breaking: Kinston hire former city manager for interim role
The Kinston City Council met in an emergency meeting today and emerged naming former Kinston City Manager Ralph Clark as the new interim. The previous interim left abruptly after an alleged contentious meeting with newly elected Mayor Kareem Moore.
Pink Hill declares State of Emergency ahead of significant winter storm
Pink Hill declares State of Emergency ahead of significant winter storm
Jones County declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of winter storm
Proclamation of State of Emergency by the Chairman of the Jones County Board of Commissioners
Public Notice: Notice of offer to purchase property and opportunity for upset bids
Notice is hereby given that the Town of La Grange has received an offer to purchase the following property:
Public Notice: Notice of offer to purchase property and opportunity for upset bids
Notice is hereby given that the Town of La Grange has received an offer to purchase the following property:
KPD: Five Located in West Washington Avenue Drug Raid, Four Charged
On January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:43 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Departmentโs Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) conducted an investigation into suspected criminal activity following concerns reported by community members.
NWS: Eastern NC under a winter storm warning
Winter Storm Watches have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for all of eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.
Town of La Grange declares State of Emergency, enacts curfew ahead of significant winter storm
๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ก๐ โOn behalf of the Town of La Grange and Mayor Bobby Wooten, this notice formally advises that the Town of La Grange has declared a State of Emergency, effective 7:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in response to a significant winter storm forecasted to impact eastern North Carolina. This State of Emergency shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
Lenoir County Council on Aging (LCCOA) Visits
The LCCOA Senior Center was excited and eager as their bus pulled into the parking lot the G. I. Joeโs Military Living History Museum in Kinston. For many of the seniors, this wasn't just a field trip; it was a journey through time.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Verna Mae Chapman Was Regal
Majestic, dignified, splendid. These are words that described Mrs. Verna Mae Chapman of Grifton, North Carolina. When her daughter Jean Hill told me that her mother's health was frail, I began remembering her from decades ago. I met her daughters in the first grade at Savannah High School. Jean and Faye were to later become majorettes under Ms. Kathryn Jones. They were already well-poised for the job because of their mother.
Lauren Ellis Selected to Lead Existing Industry Efforts in Greene and Lenoir Counties
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region is proud to announce the addition of Lauren Ellis as the new Greene and Lenoir County Existing Industry Director.
Public Notice: Notice of offer to purchase property and opportunity for upset bids
Notice is hereby given that the Town of La Grange has received an offer to purchase the following property:
NWS: The potential for significant accumulating snow expected
Winter Storm Watches remain in effect for all of eastern NC with the potential for significant accumulating snow.