Lester Lee Carter III, age 68, of Surf City, NC passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Seven Springs, NC. There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Neighbors Bar, 507 Simpson St. Greensboro, NC 27401.
Matt Lococo: Why Leandro matters to everyone…
This past week the North Carolina Supreme Court rulled that the Leandro Case was unconstitutional in forcing the General Assembly to fully fund education equally in the state of North Carolina. As an educator and as a republican I have been living in a sense of division for several years. This action by the conservative majority has single handley dealt the largest blow to education in our great state in decades.
Hookerton Approves Reserve Funds to Help Fire Department Purchase Upgraded Truck
The Town of Hookerton held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at the town hall.
Walstonburg Commissioners Hear Audit Report, Discuss Tree Removal and Zoning Violations
The Walstonburg Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 7th, at Town Hall.
Letter to the Editor: "Easter is a Reminder"
Evelyn Dove Coleman's piece, "Easter is a Reminder" calls us to remember Jesus set the example of how to live a life pleasing to God, and that is why Passover--not Easter--reminds us of the Savior's sacrificial love He demonstrated so fully by becoming our Passover (I Corinthians 5:7).
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
Obituary: John Michael “Mike” Stout III
John Michael “Mike” Stout III, 71, passed peacefully from this life into life anew with his Lord early on Thursday, April 9, 2026 while surrounded by his family. A memorial service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 902 Church with Pastor Ryan Vernon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Snow Hill Commissioners Approve Funding to Complete Park Pickleball Courts Amid Cost Updates
The Snow Hill Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to review and address updated costs for the town’s Splash[ad project, focusing on the construction of pickleball courts and related expenses.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training for school resource officers during spring break
During spring break, School Resource Officers (SROs) with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office participated in specialized active shooter response training to enhance preparedness and ensure the continued safety of students and staff across Lenoir County Schools.
Lenoir County Farmers Market to open early for the season on April 11
Fresh strawberries, turnip greens, baked goods, local granola and handmade goods will all be part of the first market day of the season when the Lenoir County Farmers Market opens Friday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 N. Heritage St. in Kinston.
Kinston receives update on downtown master plan as council fills board seats
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved an electric division tree trimming contract, authorized the next step toward purchasing a new fire engine, and approved a fireworks discharge permit for an April 25 event at Grainger Stadium.
GCMS Jr BETA Celebrates 40 years by helping 2 of their own
Snow Hill – On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, students and staff at Greene County Middle School celebrated their Jr. Beta Clubs' 40th Anniversary by serving two of their own. Recently 2 members of the GCMS family underwent Kidney Transplant Surgery, one gaining a second chance at life through a transplant and one giving the gift of life to someone.
LCSO: Lenoir County man arrested in connection to 2025 arson and attempted murder investigation
On May 5, 2025, detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division obtained warrants for Charles Edward Sutton, 52, of Lenoir County, following an investigation into an early morning structure fire at 116 West King Street in La Grange.
Crystal Hayden says rural health care should not mean lower expectations
As she nears three years at the helm of UNC Health Lenoir, Dr. Crystal Hayden says her work is guided by a simple conviction: people in rural communities deserve the same standard of care patients expect anywhere else.
Lenoir County Master Gardeners expand annual plant sale to two days
The Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are expanding their annual plant sale this year with an added Friday evening sale ahead of the group’s traditional Saturday event.
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
ENC Renaissance Faire set for April 11-12 in Kinston
The ENC Renaissance Faire is scheduled for April 11 and 12 at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Road in Kinston. Organizers say the event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will feature vendors, performers, food and attractions tied to a Renaissance festival theme. Ticket information and event details are being posted through the faire’s official website and social media pages.
Drug Arrests Made During License Checkpoint Operation
On April 4, 2026, at approximately midnight, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift conducted a driver’s license checkpoint in the area of the 500 block of NC Highway 903 South.
Obituary: Barbara Mitchell Grady
Barbara Mitchell Grady, age 83, of Kinston, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at UNC Health Lenoir. Visitation will be held from 11 am until 12 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Howard and Carter Funeral Home in Kinston. Funeral service will follow at 12 pm with Rev. Danny Barrow officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.
2026 LCC Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction
Lenoir Community College’s Omicron Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held its spring induction.