Stephen "Steve" Anthony Howard, 69, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on January 30, 1957. Visitation will be held at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tanglewood Church at 11:00 AM.
For Caroline Perry, volunteering at the Kinston Community Arts Council began with a pottery class and grew into a passion that has lasted approximately 15 years. Today, she helps others discover the same excitement she experienced when she first sat down at a pottery wheel.
The Lenoir County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $16,060 in grants to six organizations supporting the local community.
The Recovery Together ENC Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23, 2026, at Kinston High School, bringing together people interested in recovery across eastern North Carolina.
As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for a Public Health Nurse II-Post-Partum/Newborn Home Visiting Nurse. Candidates in this class will will ensure program guidelines are met and initiate changes and/or new programs in a timely manner.
This week, school lunches come with a side of red foam noses and face paint as LCPS school nutrition teams stir some fun into their celebration of National School Lunch Week and its “Cafeteria Circus” theme.
On October 12, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department received information regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Hill Farm Road and Highway 70.
Wilbur King remembers peeling potatoes on Saturday mornings when he was 12 years old. Ken Meeks remembers visiting King’s Restaurant as a child and riding the pig inside when he was 11.
Since 1979, American Presidents have been declaring publicly that the government of Iran is a threat to American and Western security. The theocratic regime of Iran has sponsored and funded countless terrorist attacks and taken dozens of American hostages.
Author and Identity Strategist Chris Noble announces the October 20 release of DEFINE YOU: Beyond Survival, a book presented as a four-course experience rather than a conventional self-help guide.
Jones County voters can cast ballots early beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The ballot includes races for sheriff, county commissioners, school board, state legislature and Congress, along with constitutional amendments and mixed beverage referendums.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 15, in Lenoir County, with three locations available to voters.
Greene County voters can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 general election at the Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market beginning Thursday, Oct. 15.
On October 10, 2026, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Highway 258 North near Banks School Road following reports of a rolling domestic incident involving a male subject clinging to the hood of a moving vehicle.
On October 7, my mom will celebrate her 98th birthday. The world today is much different than when she was born in 1928 – a decade or so after World War I and a year and a change before the Great Depression.
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for daily monitoring, maintenance and collection of student accounts. The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial and statistical reports.
The Director of Finance will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Director of Finance will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.
The Technology Support Specialist provides technical support within an educational environment. This role includes the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of desktop computers, laptops, audiovisual systems, and network equipment.
The followng businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
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