It is simply amazing to me how many old friends have been separated by miles or work but have come back into my life. I even wondered if my family had sent out a message from one of my old address books, but they had not. It is just part of the universe.
This Saturday marks the end of early voting for the 2026 Primary Election.
The Community Council for the Arts proudly presents Silent Thunder Echoes of Greatness, an exhibition of quilted portraits and textile works by nationally recognized artist Dr Eugene Poole. The exhibition opens with a public artist talk and reception on Thursday March 6 at the Community Council for the Arts in Kinston.
(TRENTON, NC) In February, 2026 members of the Jones County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation related to a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). During the investigation, Joshua David Cochran was identified as a suspect.
UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir is pleased to welcome Dr. Ythan Webster, a highly skilled podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
When I taught students the importance of limiting their research topics, I told them a parable centered on Dr. George Washington Carver. The story goes something like this:
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
John Wayne Quinn, 62, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
ADELPHI, MD (02/20/2026)-- Jeffery J. Swinson of Kinston, earned a(n) Associate of Arts from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025.
Bill Ellis is inviting the public to the Kinston Professional Baseball Sports Hall of Fame banquet set for 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at King’s Restaurant.
February is Heart Healthy Month, a crucial time each year to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, and why;
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Emergency Medical Services Division is seeking candidates for an EMS Captain.
The 2026 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant has crowned this year’s winner, Molly White.
The Lenoir Community College Foundation has received a generous donation from S&S Metal Works in Snow Hill to establish an endowed scholarship supporting students enrolled in LCC’s welding programs.
The Town of La Grange is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide Grounds Maintenance Services, Nuisance Abatement Mowing, and Town-Maintained Right-of-Way (ROW) Mowing Services.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Gary Wayne “Tiny” Radford, 62, was released from the troubles of this world on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. A graveside committal will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Fairview Cemetery.
Education leaders from across southeastern North Carolina gathered at Lenoir County Public Schools Wednesday for a regional meeting focused on collaboration, innovation and advancing student success.
Mr. Mitchell Eugene Cash, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, February 19, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held graveside 1 PM Monday, February 23rd, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor Brick Crowder officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service.
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