The La Grange Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to withdraw from membership in the Eastern Carolina Council, citing concerns about the organization’s financial condition, management problems and its ability to effectively serve member governments. The withdrawal will take effect July 1, 2026.
Bright, lemony sweets and desserts are the perfect way top off a Spring meal. I love all things flavored with lemon. Here is a collection of sweet, tangy recipes that is sure to please your family and friends! Warning, these recipes are not low calorie or diet approved, so enjoy in small but delicious amounts!
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
On April 13, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Thomas Lockhart III, 35, of Kinston, North Carolina, for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Davis, 78, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026. A memorial service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at La Grange United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Grider and Rev. Ken Helms officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Greene County residents are invited to the second annual Ram Fest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Greene County Recreation Complex.
On March 19th, the G.I. Joe’s Vietnam War Veterans sat down at the LCCOA Senior Center as they provided them with the long-overdue "welcome home". These kinds of community gestures, gift bags, the salutes, and especially the hugs that the veterans received that day meant the world to those who didn't receive that kind of recognition decades ago.
The La Grange Town Council voted 4-1 Monday night to move forward with a voluntary parcel donation strategy for a deteriorating downtown building at 104 S. Caswell St. and 101 and 103 W. Railroad St., a prominent corner property that town officials say poses an ongoing public safety hazard. Mayor Pro Tem Larry Gladney was absent. Councilman Rouse cast the lone dissenting vote.
The Coastal Coalition, consisting of Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Lenoir County Public Schools Child Nutrition Departments are now accepting formal bids for icecream products for the 2026-2027 School Year with the option of renewing for four additional years.
Elijah Ray Heath, beloved son of Cannon Ray Heath and Meghan Quinn Elmore Heath, entered into the gracious love of his family on April 8, 2026. Though his love remains in their hearts, his presence departed all too quickly on April 14, 2026. The family will hold a private graveside service at Westview Cemetery.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced that the N.C. Global TransPark, a 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park in Kinston, and the U.S. Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina. The N.C. Global TransPark will support maintenance and aircraft overhaul for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), which provides fleet support to all branches of the U.S. Department of War.
As the school year comes to a close, the Teens Lead internship program is wrapping up after another successful year. While this was the first year the La Grange Public Library had a teen intern, the Neuse Regional Libraries have had multiple successful cohorts.
The La Grange Town Council unanimously approved a $950,000 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program agreement Monday night and authorized the mayor to execute the grant agreement and funding approval document on behalf of the town.
South Lenoir FFA will hold a pre-plant sale Friday, April 17, during the Coach Troy Eason baseball field dedication ceremony at South Lenoir High School.
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the third nine weeks of classes this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
Hickory Grove's Methodist leanings in the mid to late 1860s ended by the close of the decade. Although the Church would eventually become a permanent Methodist work, the 1870s brought about a denominational interlude with the Baptists that lasted a dozen years.
Step back in time and celebrate America250 with a lively performance by the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library.
The EPIC Center invites the community to come together for its annual Walk 4 Life & 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM at Lenoir Community College in Kinston.
Benson, who was described as autistic and nonverbal, had been reported missing from the Trenton area. She was last known to be approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 190 pounds.
The Down East Christian Music Festival will return to Pearson Park in Kinston on April 18, bringing an afternoon and evening of gospel and positive-message music to the city.
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