Lenoir Community College’s Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its spring induction.
Jones commissioners to hear public health, social services and fire district items Tuesday
The Jones County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 7, with an agenda that includes updates on public health, social services, recreation planning, tax matters and a proposed fire protection service district.
Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce: The Good Stuff - April
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce’s latest “The Good Stuff” newsletter features a packed lineup of spring events, including youth livestock competitions, community fundraisers, classes, festivals and business activities happening across Lenoir County in April and May.
Obituary: Janis Mae Oliver
Janis Mae Oliver, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be private.
Greene County commissioners to consider adopting updated transportation plan
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Transportation Plan that would guide transportation development in the county for the next 10 years.
Kinston council to consider contract for electric tree trimming and right-of-way work
Kinston City Council is expected to consider awarding the city’s electric division tree trimming and right-of-way maintenance contract to Xylem Tree Services.
Lenoir County Young Professionals to Bring Community Together for Kickball Tournament at Fairfield Park
Get ready for a day of friendly competition, big energy, and community fun—Lenoir County Young Professionals will host a community kickball tournament on April 25 at Fairfield Park at 10:30 AM, inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to step onto the field for an unforgettable day of connection and competition.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice for Children with Disabilities in Private/Parentally-Placed and Home Schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m. with Georgia Maready, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Michelle Sutton at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students
Rotaract Club of Kinston announces Car Show & Vendor Event at Copper Mill Mercantile
The Rotaract Club of Kinston is thrilled to announce its upcoming Car Show & Vendor Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Copper Mill Mercantile. This family-friendly event promises an action-packed day for car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Easter Is A Reminder
The observance of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday is one of the largest of the year. Maundy Monday is the Monday of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. It is the day following Palm Sunday. Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum meaning commandment, reflecting Jesus having given a new commandment.
Kinston council to consider next step toward purchase of new fire engine
Kinston City Council is expected to consider authorizing city staff to obtain contract pricing through Sourcewell for the purchase of a new fire engine.
Greene County commissioners to consider accepting $70,000 bequest for animal shelter
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to consider accepting a $70,000 bequest left to the Greene County Animal Shelter.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Obituary: Myra Gail Lee Quinn
Myra Gail Lee Quinn, 66, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Lenoir County on November 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Robert David Lee and Elizabeth Smith Edmundson.
Kinston and Lenoir County moving toward consultant selection for downtown master plan
Kinston City Council is set to receive an update on a downtown master plan effort that city and county officials say is intended to guide downtown development over the next 20 years.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Season Grand Opening of the Lenoir County Farmers Market
The Lenoir County Farmers Market will resume business beginning Saturday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m., and there is no doubt this is one of the most anticipated dates of the year. Nothing beats fresh, farm-grown local vegetables, and two favorites are always strawberries and asparagus.
Greene County to hold public hearing on joining C-PACE financing program
Greene County commissioners are scheduled Monday to hold a public hearing on whether the county should join North Carolina’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure, or C-PACE, program, a state-authorized financing tool for certain private property improvements.
Sites in Edgecombe, Lenoir Counties Granted Funds by EDPNC to Attract Businesses
Two industrial sites in North Carolina received funding this month from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to help prepare the properties for future business investment.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department: