Neuse News year in review: March
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on March’s most memorable articles.
Number 1
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith named Miss Neuse 2022
www.neusenews.com/index/2022/2/25/miss-neuse-scholarship-pageant-is-celebrating-43-years-swm3g
Kinston High Sophomore Gabrielle Smith was named Miss Neuse 2022 on Saturday evening. The scholarship pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue was held in front of a packed Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center crowd.
Number 2
Lenoir County Commissioners pass Begging and Solicitation Ordinance
neusenews.com/index/2022/3/16/begging-and-solicitation-ordinance-for-lenoir-county
In the last meeting for February, the Lenoir County Commissioners approved a Begging and Solicitation Ordinance for Lenoir County.
Number 3
Pitt County woman celebrates $100,000 scratch-off win purchased in Kinston
Rita Roberson of Grifton tried her luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize. Roberson bought her lucky $2,000,000 Diamond Dazzler ticket from EZ Pass Tobacco & Vape on Phillips Road in Kinston. She arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,016.
Number 4
Hawk's nest closed after seven years
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2022/3/28/hawks-nest-closed-after-seven-years
Hawk’s Nest owner Judy Johnson posted the following on Facebook to announce the closing of the restaurant Hawk’s Nest located at 100 S Queen Street in Kinston.
Number 5
Small Town Market opens on North Herritage Street
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2022/3/11/small-town-market-opens-on-north-herritage-street
Neuse News visited Small Town Market on the opening day. The shop is located at 211-C N Herritage Street in Kinston and will feature different vendors.
