The Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County fosters the development of positive relationships between Lenoir Community College, Jones Senior High School, and courses that meet the broader needs of the community and industry. This role's primary focus is serving as the primary advocate and advisor for high school students in CCP programs.
The Instructional Assistant for Arts and Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Arts and Sciences area and to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. In addition to performing general office duties for the instructors, he/she will also manage various budgets and order supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
The Annual Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Kinston, North Carolina, Maintenance Charges, Admin Plan and ACOP HOTMA changes are available for review for 45 days beginning July 30, 2026 at the Central Office of the Authority located at 608 North Queen Street, Kinston, North Carolina and all Public Housing Manager’s Offices.
This elevated summer gathering offers a fresh, playful take on a classic night out—all while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the evening will benefit our local Community Council of the Arts, helping to sustain and expand creative programs that enrich our community.
The Rev. Dr. Warren Randall “Randy” Spaugh, 72, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kinston. A visitation and reception will follow in Moseley Hall.
It's a challenge in this busy world to pause from daily routines and just be still. Even when we schedule a vacation, we scurry to pack everything we may need, and then we scurry to get to our destination. Then we scurry to see all the sights. And finally, we scurry back home to begin our old daily routines again.
Driving down John Mewborne Road in Kinston, North Carolina, you'd never guess you were navigating a critical artery of the global aerospace supply chain. Flanked by green pastures and scattered pines, this quiet community of fewer than 20,000 residents is home to a massive manufacturing hub where local professionals build the structural core of the industry-leading Airbus A350.
No Wet Butts About It. Babies use 8–12 diapers every day, and the EPIC Center is inviting the community to help keep them covered through Community Diaper Duty, a community-wide diaper drive running from July 15 through September 8.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The Instructional Assistant for Arts and Sciences provides support to the instructors who teach in the Arts and Sciences area and to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. In addition to performing general office duties for the instructors, he/she will also manage various budgets and order supplies necessary for the smooth operation of the department.
The Career & College Promise Advisor – Jones County fosters the development of positive relationships between Lenoir Community College, Jones Senior High School, and courses that meet the broader needs of the community and industry. This role's primary focus is serving as the primary advocate and advisor for high school students in CCP programs.
In the future, they may be nurses or doctors or EMTs or X-ray technicians or much-needed talent in any number of other healthcare occupations, but this summer they are LCPS middle school and high school students exploring careers in the medical field and earning certifications in specific live-saving skills.
Bursting with flavor, the juicy, sweet peach signifies the fresh fun of summer!! Great news, peach season is here! Whether you enjoy yours fresh, canned, or cooked enjoy them while you can. It is no secret a grocery store peach cannot hold a candle to a fresh in season juicy one.
Peaches are in their peak season, and this week's market is a perfect time to bring home summer flavor. Stop by for fresh local finds from Julie Babbin in the Commercial Kitchen, B&B Eggs, Robin Stewart, Gregory Gardens, Teri Johnson, Shannon Bauchmon, TC Smith, Holy Granola, and Rodney Pork Skins.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
A house fire will break you.
It doesn’t just take everything you own. It takes the memories of scrubbing crayon off every surface and digging Play-Doh out of the carpet. Never again will you walk down hallways lined with slightly crooked photos where you once stepped on Legos at two in the morning. There will never again be tangible evidence of your children’s handprints at that age, left behind on a wall, a table, or a door.
On July 14, 2026, members of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and Street Crimes and Rapid Response (SCARR) Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jason Forbes, 41, of Lenoir County.
Lenoir Community College invites audiences to experience the high-energy excitement of Footloose: The Musical! Featuring a talented cast whose humor, enthusiasm, and heart bring this beloved retro musical to life, the production celebrates friendship, determination, and the power of community in the small town of Bomont.
Harvey Gene Anderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family after an extended period of declining health. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston.
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