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The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a $42 million capital project budget Monday for the planning and construction of a new elementary school.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Evelyn Dove Coleman: More Feedback Than Expected

Columns

I had planned to write about something else today, but there was such an outpouring of support about my last column that I had to pivot. More people could identify with misplacing things than I expected. Like me, some folk were feeling like their possessions had simply gone puff into thin air without rhyme or reason. Their things, too, were successfully hiding wherever they were.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Public hearing proposed for Maceo Parker street renaming

The Kinston City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing on a proposal to rename Springhill Street in honor of Kinston-born musician Maceo Parker.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Lenoir County death notices

Matters of Record

The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:

Aug 2

Aug 2 Help Wanted: Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor

Classifieds

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Instructor is responsible for providing quality and industry standard instruction in aviation topics through the use of seated, online, and lab courses. The instructor is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. The Instructor reports directly to the Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair.

Aug 2

Aug 2 Help Wanted: Admissions Customer Relationship Management Specialist

Classifieds

The Admissions CRM Specialist provides operational and technical support for the Office of Admissions & Enrollment Management by assisting with customer relationship management (CRM) functions, student record management, admissions communications, software integrations, and data integrity. This position supports the admissions process from application through enrollment by ensuring accurate data, timely processing of applications and documents, and exceptional customer service to prospective students.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Rabid Raccoon Found in Lenoir County

Press Release

Taylor-Tyson Funeral Home

The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the southern part of the county,near Live Oak Hog County Road in Deep Run.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Obituary: Judy Corbett Jones

Obituaries

Mrs. Judy Corbett Jones, age 84, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Lenoir County Farmer's Market update August 1, 2026

Farmer's Market

Shop the Lenoir County Farmers Market this week for fresh produce, pimento cheese, handmade creations, sweet treats, pork skins, and tomato-season recipe inspiration from Tammy Kelly.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Greene County to consider sponsorship of annual scholarship tournament

The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider sponsoring the 44th annual Snow Hill/Lenoir Community College Foundation Tennis and Golf Tournament during its meeting Monday.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Lenoir County land transfers

Matters of Record, Local News

The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:

Aug 1

Aug 1 City tax settlement contains conflicting collection rates

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Kinston’s property tax collection rate declined during the recently completed fiscal year, according to an annual settlement the City Council will consider Tuesday.

Aug 1

Aug 1 Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Okra is one Tough Summer Vegetable and is in Season

Tammy Kelly

Columns

Drought nor heat can hold back a high okra yield, this hardy vegetable is much more water tolerant than most of your garden vegetable plants, and they prefer full sunlight, conditions which are pretty common in southeastern North Carolina!

Jul 31

Jul 31 Obituary: Shelba Grady Hill

Obituaries

Shelba Grady Hill, 84, is survived by her children, Megan Hill Saint-Amand, Miranda Hill Wiggins and Matthew Hill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. at Kinston First Baptist Church, followed by a tea party.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Jones County to Open Application Period for Urgent Repair Program on September 1

Press Release

Jones County will begin accepting applications for its Urgent Repair Program (URP27) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Jul 31

Jul 31 From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson

Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.

Jul 31

Jul 31 Friends of the Homeless Shelter Named a Finalist in WoodmenLife $6,000 Community Champions Contest

Press Release

Friends of the Homeless Shelter has been named a finalist in the Community Champions contest sponsored by Omaha, Neb.-based WoodmenLife, a champion of family, community, and country since 1890. The Kinston, N.C.-based not-for-profit organization is one of five finalists in the running for a $6,000 Grand Prize donation to support its emergency shelter and temporary housing for homeless and displaced individuals and families in the Kinston area.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Rogers takes responsibility for lack of transparency on Flock cameras

Kristy Kelly