I woke up with the sun streaming through the windows and knew the time had come to commune with nature, drop my kayak in the water, and float down the Neuse. The plans were set. I was ready to go. There is something deeply soul-soothing about spending an hour or two away from civilization.
Competitors of all ages are eagerly gearing up to showcase the skills and techniques they have diligently worked to develop throughout the year at the Twenty-First Annual Karate Madness Open Championship.
The EPIC Center invites the community to participate in the Annual Walk 4 Life & 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Lenoir Community College in Kinston. The event begins at 8:00 AM, rain or shine, and welcomes runners, walkers, families, churches, and community groups of all ages.
Beverly Cherry Pope and her husband, Lloyd, have purchased The Farmhouse in Deep Run, according to a public announcement shared this week. Pope thanked supporters and former owner Penny Rouse Harper for the opportunity, and said she looks forward to continuing to serve the Deep Run community.
The Lions’ annual Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon is set to return Saturday, March 28, at the Kinston Community Center, continuing a local effort that has raised money for diabetes awareness, camp scholarships and patient assistance in Lenoir County. Organizers with Lions Industries for the Blind asked Neuse News to help spread the word ahead of this year’s event.
As our country marks its 250th year, I’ve been thinking about what truly brings communities together. For me, it always comes down to people — neighbors caring for neighbors. In my role as executive director for the Red Cross North Carolina Cape Fear Chapter, I get to see that kindness every day through our lifesaving mission, which has been part of our country’s fabric for more than half of those 250 years.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is now processing 2025 Individual Income Tax returns.
My mother used to say that once you get rid of a fever, then your body can heal. She would give me the Tussin liquid medicine prescribed by Dr. Andrew Best, rub Vick's Vapo Rub on my chest and under my feet.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
It is not news to anyone that salmon is one of the most perfect super foods, but the multiple, incredible health benefits may still surprise you.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of FY26 Department of Homeland Security funding to keep America safe, eliminate long security lines at airports, help Western North Carolinians rebuild their lives, and counter cyber threats to the nation.
The South Lenoir FFA chapter will hold a plant sale on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Lenoir High School greenhouses.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
Mildred Eva Boney Matthis, 98 of 2312 Riley Road, Kinston NC died March 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026, at Queen Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kim Lail and the Reverend Karl Grant officiating. Internment will immediately follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
I’m speaking for the homeowners, the retirees on fixed incomes, and the working families of Kinston who are struggling under the weight of our current property taxes.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
Purpose Lenoir County Public Schools (the "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a unified Website Content Management System (CMS) and a Mass Communication/Notification system. The goal is to replace the current fragmented system with a single, integrated platform that simplifies communication for staff and families.
In reference to the media release from Operation Wintergreen, detectives from the Kinston Police Department have worked around the clock to process, inventory, and document the items collected during the execution of the search warrants. This was an extensive and detailed process that required a coordinated effort from patrol officers, investigators, evidence technicians, and administrative staff.
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., KPD A-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop on E. New Bern Road for motor vehicle violations. Officers identified the driver as 41-year-old Crystal Fischer of Lenoir County.
The Kinston City Council on Tuesday approved several financial and administrative items, heard public concerns about summer options for teenagers and resources for people experiencing homelessness, and received a report on a coordinated law enforcement operation that executed dozens of search warrants across the city.
TRENTON — Jones County commissioners approved opioid settlement funding agreements tied to Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina, adopted an internal artificial intelligence policy for county employees, and created a flood mitigation task force during the board’s March 2 regular meeting.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greene County Operations Center in Snow Hill. Commissioners approved the county’s participation in a statewide commercial property financing program, adopted policies required for state water infrastructure funding, and unanimously backed a last-minute resolution seeking federal funding for a new animal shelter.
Bruce Alton Moody, 81, passed away at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Bruce was born in Lenoir County to the late Alton and Ruby Butts Moody on July 26, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Moody and Charles Moody.
David L. Bishop, cherished husband, devoted father, and loving Pop, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Please help us celebrate Dave’s life on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 AM at Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church, 1003 W New Bern Road, Kinston NC, Pastor Cody Mansfield officiating. A time of loving the family will follow the service with interment at 2:00 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
The Kinston Police Department announces that on March 4, 2026, Bryson Bradley was taken into custody in New York by the United States Marshals Service.
In recent years, public trust in institutions, including law enforcement, has been strained. People have every right to ask hard questions of the government. But no community is better off when disagreement turns into harassment, threats, or assaults on public servants.
Neuse Regional Libraries is rolling out a slate of programs tied to America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Melanie Morgan, who has led Neuse Regional Libraries since November 2018, has been selected as the next director of the New Hanover County Public Library system, according to a New Hanover County announcement posted Thursday, Feb. 19. Morgan is scheduled to begin the new role March 31.
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region is pleased to announce the hiring of Gracie Herring as its new Marketing and Communications Manager.
