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The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. to receive comments on proposed fare increases and service reductions for Lenoir County Transit.
Jones County has received a 2026 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Jones County Community Closet.
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region has received a 2026 Gold Award for the Regional Industries & Manufacturing Expo (RIME), a collaborative workforce development initiative that connects Eastern North Carolina students with employers, training opportunities and rewarding careers close to home.
Neuse News is launching Google Ad-Free, a new membership that removes Google advertising for signed-in members. While NeuseNews.com remains free for everyone, members simply get a cleaner read and directly support local coverage of Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.
Jones County officials, historical organizations and community members gathered Monday, Aug. 17, at the Jones County Courthouse for a ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony recognizing three new historical markers tied to Revolutionary War events in the county.
The Lenoir County Development Alliance unveiled its new economic development strategic plan Monday during a lunch event at the Aviation Center for Excellence at Lenoir Community College.
North Carolina is moving toward allowing residents to carry a digital version of their driver license on a mobile device as part of a broader effort to modernize the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.
Withdrawal from the Union Baptist Association (U.B.A.) in 1884 did not mean Hickory Grove had rejected Baptist church beliefs altogether. Reportedly without a conference home that year, Hickory Grove continued to publicly operate as an Independent Baptist Church, absent external U.B.A. governance and oversight:
The State Board of Elections will decide non-unanimous early voting plans later this month. Jones County is not listed among the disputed plans.
Kinston Community Health Center has adopted a new name, logo and color scheme as part of a rebranding effort designed to reflect the organization’s continued growth and direction.
Joseph Oliver Stilley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., At Chinquapin Chapel Church in Trenton with Pastor Paul Milner officiating. A private burial will follow.
On August 22, 2026, Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in Pink Hill regarding a reported domestic assault. The original caller advised Communications that a firearm may be inside the residence.
On August 22, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift responded to the area of Woodington Middle School in reference to a reported stolen motorcycle.
Kinston police reported multiple weekend arrests involving a firearm with an altered serial number, fentanyl and marijuana seizures, larceny, and cocaine-related charges from Aug. 21-24.
Please ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and communication even after you head to bed.
The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. to receive comments on proposed fare increases and service reductions for Lenoir County Transit.
Jones County has received a 2026 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Jones County Community Closet.
Three years ago, the N.C. State Master Gardeners started the Lenoir County Children’s Garden near the museum at the Richard Caswell Memorial at 2612 West Vernon Avenue in Kinston.
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.
A Kinston friend mentioned in a sermon that the old fellow gout messes with him sometime. Years ago a retired nurse, Prudie Joseph, suggested that I get some cherry juice to give my father for his bout with gout. It proved to be a magic elixir. Of course, he didn't want to drink the unsweetened kind as recommended. So he drank the better tasting one. Still it helped.
The NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region has received a 2026 Gold Award for the Regional Industries & Manufacturing Expo (RIME), a collaborative workforce development initiative that connects Eastern North Carolina students with employers, training opportunities and rewarding careers close to home.
This Saturday's vendor lineup includes TJ Designs, Holy Granola, B&B Eggs, TC Smith, Robin's Nest, Julie Babbin, Christi Luv, and Rodney the Pork Skin Man.
The Town of La Grange is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to join its Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Specialist II. This is a central support role in the Town’s day-to-day financial operations.
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority in La Grange is seeking an administrative secretary to perform receptionist, bookkeeping, meeting, reporting and general office duties.
As a member of the Economic Development Region with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for the Communications and Marketing Manager.
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority in La Grange is seeking an administrative secretary to perform receptionist, bookkeeping, meeting, reporting and general office duties.
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.
Joseph Oliver Stilley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., At Chinquapin Chapel Church in Trenton with Pastor Paul Milner officiating. A private burial will follow.
Carl Thomas "Tommy" Smith, 82, of Kinston, NC passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 20 at 2:00pm, at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston with visitation immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carl's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project and Shriners Children's.
Ray Sinclair Barbre, Jr., passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 10, 2026, at The Service League of Greenville Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 14, at 1:30 PM at Queen Street United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kim Johnson presiding. Interment will immediately follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. The family will receive friends at Kinston Country Club for a reception in Ray’s memory following the graveside service.
The faith believed, taught, and lived by Rev. Billy Gray Sullivan, Sr., 91, led him to his home eternal on Monday, August 10, 2026. Billy was born in Johnston County to the late Larry “Fet” and Melissa Alice Watkins Sullivan on July 14, 1935.
Mrs. Jo Ann Newcomb Little, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 6, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Sunday, August 9th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Reverend Linda Grider officiating.
Mr. Edward Earl “Eddie” Horton, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026, at his home in Kinston, surrounded by his loving wife and only child. His passing followed a brief, courageous battle with metastatic melanoma cancer.
Sandra "Sandy" Hughes Rogers peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeffrey Lynn “Jeff” Carter, 59, passed away on Saturday evening, August 1, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to service. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
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