Within six months of electing Baptist preacher Rev. James D. Cavanaugh as pastor of Hickory Grove in November 1883, the Church trustees inexplicably called a second pastor, Rev. James D. Carpenter. The two men essentially shared the pulpit as co-pastors, although they conducted services on different regular Sundays each month:
Lenoir County Public Schools is proud to recognize students who made their schools’ Principal’s List and Honor Roll in the final nine weeks of instruction this school year. Congratulations to everyone who has been named!
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, a Sergeant with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Crash Reduction Team was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on US 70 when he attempted to stop a Dodge Durango Hellcat that was speeding through traffic while traveling toward Kinston.
Around 5 AM this morning, inmates at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered correctional staff and seized control of the facility, prompting an immediate response from local, state, and federal authorities.
On June 27, 2026, at approximately 8:37 p.m., the Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Blount Street.
JONES COUNTY — The Jones County Heritage Festival will return Saturday, Sept. 26, with a downtown parade, family activities, traditional demonstrations and new additions aimed at helping children connect with the county’s history.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are often so caught up in the document itself that we overlook the 56 people who signed it. While the Declaration itself is worthy of more consideration than we ever give it, we need to consider the men who placed themselves and their families at risk in signing the document.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
SNOW HILL — The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project and school funding items when it meets Monday, June 29.
The following students have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists at Lenoir Community College for Spring Semester 2026.
Summer is here. For some, it is their favorite season. Vacations are planned. The best fruit is available for fiber-rich light meals. Swimming pools and beaches are open for refreshing fun in the sun. Schools are closed to give teachers and students time to rest up for the upcoming school year's work.
Performs skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of apartments and facilities. Must have basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, wall preparation, and painting skills. Must be able to work independently.
Under limited supervision, manages the property, which includes orientations, rent collection, annual re-examinations, interim rent adjustments and the move-in process including lease execution. Manages maintenance staff. Executes court papers for evictions. Must be able to work independently. Must have a working knowledge of Word, Excel and good math skills.
JONES COUNTY — What began in an elections trailer has grown into a countywide sharing effort that is helping families, students, domestic violence survivors, seniors, cancer patients and residents facing unexpected hardships.
Local corn is here at the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Pick up fresh corn for the weekend and enjoy one of summer's best local favorites.
In the words of the famous Tariq, better known in 2022 as the “Corn Kid”, when it is time for fresh corn to hit local markets, it is a “corntastic” day. Corn just makes you happy!! There are few fresh seasonal vegetables that bring the business to the Farmers Market more than fresh corn. Customers flock to the market to buy bushel bags at a time.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Performs professional work involved in the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of public works and utility facilities, and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Engineering Project Manager. Limited supervision may be exercised over temporary employees.
On June 24, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Street Crimes and Rapid Response (S.C.A.R.R.) Unit, Crash Reduction Team (C.R.T.), and D-Shift Patrol Deputies, responded to an anonymous drug complaint at the residence of 49-year-old Joe Ray Lee Jr.
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