The annual career fair at North Lenoir provided students with a chance to explore options for the future.
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner warns readers about the evils of socialism in America.
Ten LCPS students will take their science fair projects into state competition after a successful showing in Greenville over the weekend.
B.J. Murphy and other Kinston business and civic leaders are featured in a program that will air at 8 p.m., Thursday, on UNC-TV.
A Q&A with Kinston’s Derek Rivers, whose New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII today.
Joshua Dawson is a three-time state basketball champion at Kinston High School and a former Fayetteville State University star. His competitive drive and love of his hometown has brought him full circle back to Rochelle Middle School.
A longtime employee with the Lions Industry for the Blind has received a gift to help enhance her vision in life-changing ways.
Thousands of books collected by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in six states began making their way to the classrooms of LCPS’s newest teachers Thursday in the first step of a distribution process that will eventually help stock library shelves in all the district’s schools.
Drew Dacey, an Arendell Parrott Academy senior, talks dreams, business with a baby, and coffee with Middle Grounds Coffeehouse owner Jessy Dawson.
Chris Humphrey was sworn in Thursday as a member of the N.C. House, representing District 12.
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy mentions the most defining moments in Neuse News’ first six months and makes an announcement.
Camryn Koonce, who works at King’s Restaurant and is a nursing student at Lenoir Community College, recently saved the life of a customer.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced LGM Enterprises, an aviation company which operates the Fly Exclusive jet charter service, will create 145 jobs and launch a company to paint and refurbish aircraft.
Spring Arbor and HHHunt have teamed up to send Mary’s Kitchen thousands of items and dollars for the Christmas season.
Announcing a brand new podcast “The Flourish Hill” featuring Junious Smith III and Graham Hill. The podcast focuses on high school sports and mainly, for now, the hotly contested basketball season.
Kinston Public Services will be conducting repairs on Hardee Road between Hampton Drive and Essex Street beginning Monday. Construction will continue through Thursday. Hardee Road will be closed through these blocks until work is complete.
Mark Pope to resign as Lenoir County Economic Development Director and become the Director and President of Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc. on September 4.
North Lenoir Fire and Rescue recently received several advanced rescue certifications from the North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS and established a rescue team.
Kinston’s boys pulled away from South Lenoir in the second half while North Lenoir dominated against Greene Central in the first round of the Eastern Carolina 2A basketball tournament Tuesday.
In the first round of the Eastern Carolina Conference tournament Tuesday, Ayden-Grifton’s boys used big plays late to defeat North Lenoir while the South Lenoir girls stayed in control against the Chargers.
Jones Senior fell behind by 15 to Tarboro in the third quarter, and although the Trojans tied the game twice, they couldn't defeat the Vikings in the first round of the Coastal Plains Conference tournament.
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks shares a common-sense solution to the inane Eastern Carolina 2A basketball tournament.
The pairings and schedule for next week’s Eastern Carolina 2A basketball tournament have been set.
Pinetown Northside got the better of Jones Senior in boys and girls basketball Friday, putting a damper on the Trojans’ Senior Night.
Kinston had a successful Senior Night, defeating North Lenoir handily in boys and girls basketball with former Vikings star Brandon Ingram watching.
Greene Central took the Eastern Carolina Conference outright in boys’ basketball with a win over Ayden-Grifton Friday. In the girls' game, the Chargers got the better of the Rams.
Senior Night ended with a win for the North Lenoir boys’ basketball team over South Lenoir, but the girls weren’t as fortunate, falling to the Blue Devils Wednesday.
Parrott defeated Coastal Christian in the first round of the girls’ NCISAA state playoffs Tuesday.
Kinston’s boys shrugged off a slow start to beat Washington emphatically while the Lady Vikings survived a horrific night at the line to stay undefeated in ECC play Tuesday.
South Lenoir’s T.J. Miller picked Chowan to continue his education and football career Monday.
Greene Central's boys won on Senior Night handily while South Lenoir defeated the Rams in girls basketball Friday.
Kinston's boys win close and girls are victorious by a wide margin Friday over West Craven.
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner warns readers about the evils of socialism in America.
WCTI ABC-12’s Brian North became a first-time father last week. Neuse News humor columnist Jon Dawson takes you inside the North experience.
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks shares a common-sense solution to the inane Eastern Carolina 2A basketball tournament.
Chilly weather is always joined by comfort food, but the recent snap of spring like weather makes us ready to bounce out of the slow winter mode and get back to some good old-fashioned clean eating! It’s time to mix up some hearty winter salads!! Try some of these in and out of the box recipes for your dinner this week!
Junious Smith III attempts to deliver a bit of motivation during some time of reflection.
Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks recalls one of the good guys — U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones, who passed away on Sunday on his 76th birthday.
Neuse News columnist Mike Parker reminds us that February is Teen Dating Violence Month.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Dept. from Dec. 27 through Jan. 7:
Charles Earl Smith, 58, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Garner Funeral with Evangelist James Burkett officiating.
Mary Louise Ikner Harper Boone, 94, of Kinston passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Greendale Forrest in Snow Hill. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Brother James Tyndall officiating. Burial will be held following the funeral service at Westview Cemetery.
William “Willie” Boyd Stroud Jr., 56, of Kinston, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Lynwood Jones officiating. Visitation will be held following the funeral service. Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Trenton City Cemetery.
Lena Edith Philyaw Jenkins, 91, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jimmy Horne officiating.
Mrs. Perry Delano Winstead, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held at the La Grange Church of God on Saturday evening at 6:00 pm.
Morris W. “Pete” Pully, 96, died Thursday, January 10, 2019. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in La Grange.
Forries Lincoln Dawson, 89, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Forries was born February 12, 1929 in Lenoir County to the late Edwin Dawson and Ollie Benton Dawson. A time of visitation and fellowship will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 12-1 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m.
Rev. Daniel Brian Cromer, loving husband, father, brother and pastor, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Dan was born on January 13, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to William R. and Lois S. Cromer, who preceded him to heaven. A service to celebrate Dan’s life will take place at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, 601 W. Madison Street, Kinston, North Carolina, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at 2 p.m. Family will greet visitors in the church fellowship hall following the worship service.
This is the story of Charles Wesley Smith, Sr, which begins in the year 1912. No, Charles was not yet in this world, but without the union of his parents, Quincy Adams Smith and Mamie Irene Croom Smith, this story would never exist. They married at the home where Charles was born and raised, along with his fifteen siblings. When there are sixteen children to care for, everyone was responsible for the other. This responsibility created the foundation of his steadfast love for his entire family.
Frederick I. Sutton, III passed away on December 29, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 11am in Maplewood Cemetery. He was the son of Frederick I. and Helen M. Sutton, Jr., and brother of Frank M. Sutton, all of Kinston, NC.
TRENTON | Jackie Clyde Wilson, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 am at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Ervin was born in Martin County on November 17, 1941. He was the son of the late William Samuel Rogerson, Jr. and Addie Lee Rogerson Van Nortwick of Williamston, North Carolina. The family will receive friends for visitation at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Kinston located at 711 Phillips Road on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation.
Manley Eugene “Gene” Wilson, 73, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Gene was born September 14, 1945 in Lenoir County to the late Ben Wilson and Therian Mallard Wilson.
George Earl Everett, 76, was called home to his Heavenly reward on Monday, December 31, 2018. George was born April 23, 1942, in Lenoir County to the late Fred R. Everett and Katie Sutton Everett.
LA GRANGE | Egbert Marcus Herring Jr., 89, passed away in the early morning hours of December 28, 2018. Egbert was born November 20, 1929 in Lenoir County to the late Egbert Marcus Herring and Nora Becton Rhodes. Egbert’s wife of 70 years, Grace Carlyle Herring, preceded him in death on September 22, 2018.
Shirley Singleton Sorrell, 78, of La Grange, passed away on December 25, 2018, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, after a brief illness.
While surrounded by his family, George Beverly Strickland Jr., 71, accepted the call to spend Christmas with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 23, 2018. George was born January 18, 1947 in Lenoir County to the late George Beverly Strickland, Sr. and Carolyn Tyson Strickland.
RICHLANDS - John Leslie Rouse, 62, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. John was born January 19, 1956 in Onslow County to the late William Forrest “Bill” Rouse and Eva Lott “Merle” Rouse.
Carolyn (Carol) Faye Stroud Hardison, 74, of Kinston, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2018.
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Join us for the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer and Volleyball programs this spring! Registration available online at registration.kinstonnc.gov or in person at the Recreation Department (upstairs at the Kinston Community Center). For more information, please call 252-939-3332.
Come join us at the Kinston Community Center for our Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 15th from 6-9 pm. Grandfathers, uncles, brothers or other father figures welcome! Date night includes DJ, dancing, refreshments and Photo Ops & Props.
Join us for the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer and Volleyball programs this spring! Registration available online at registration.kinstonnc.gov or in person at the Recreation Department (upstairs at the Kinston Community Center). For more information, please call 252-939-3332.
Come join us at the Kinston Community Center for our Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 15th from 6-9 pm. Grandfathers, uncles, brothers or other father figures welcome! Date night includes DJ, dancing, refreshments and Photo Ops & Props.
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Magic Mile Media, Inc. and Neuse News, small business startups, are in search of an independent contract videographer (or intern) to help our growing client base.
The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on the plans to conduct an EPA-funded cleanup at the former Harvey Oil site. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. City staff and an environmental consultant will be available to answer questions related to the cleanup plan.
Join Chris Humphrey on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. as he is sworn into the office of North Carolina House of Representatives from the 12th District.
Join Chris Humphrey on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. as he is sworn into the office of North Carolina House of Representatives from the 12th District.
GroundBreakers’ Annual New Year’s Conference is a Regional Celebration to bring in the New Year with worship, word and prayer.
The Kinston Historic District Commission will hold public Commission meetings on the first Wednesday of every month in 2019.
On December 17, 2018, the Kinston premiere of “Isaac Pope: The Spirit of an American Century” will be held at the Kinston Community Center, at 2602 Vernon Ave, at 7:00 p.m.
Queen Street Church presents their annual Christmas concert featuring a 50-voice choir and 30-piece orchestra performing Christmas favorites set in exquisite arrangements.
Queen Street Church presents their annual Christmas concert featuring a 50-voice choir and 30-piece orchestra performing Christmas favorites set in exquisite arrangements.
Join hosts Junious Smith III and Graham Hill as they discuss high school sports, including the highly competitive basketball environment, in the down east North Carolina area.