Lenoir County officials broke ground Wednesday morning on a new sheriff’s annex intended to improve law enforcement response times and expand access to public safety services in southern Lenoir County.
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Changes in Lenoir County leadership: Rouse out, King in
Update: Monday 12/4/2023 10:25 AM
During todays Lenoir County Commissioner’s Meeting, the Lenoir County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Commissioner Chad Rouse. Immediately following the meeting, the clerk to the board published the notice for the special meeting.
—-Original Story, published Friday, 12/1/2023 at 12:00 PM.—-
Commissioner Chad Rouse is resigning from the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Neuse News has confirmed that Lenoir County School Board member Keith King will be voted on as Rouse's replacement at an upcoming special Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Saturday, November 25th at 4:00 PM.
Swearing in ceremony held for Lenoir County Commissioners Daughety, Rouse, and Best
A swearing in ceremony was held for Commissioners J. Mac Daughety, Eric Rouse, and Roland Best. Daughety and Rouse were unopposed in November’s midterm election, and Best beat out candidate Michael Chastain to retain his seat on the board.
Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department recognized with SAVE awards
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey honored first responders at Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department. Causey handed the SAVE awards to Sandy Bottom Fire Chief Daniel Chewning, Deputy Chief Scott Hardison, Assistant Chief Timothy Mooring Jr., Capt. Kyle Owens and firefighters Chris Locke and Landon Stroud, along with Southwood Capt. Tyler Foyles and Deep Run firefighter Blake Ellis.
J. Mac Daughety, Lenoir County Commissioner and member of the Sandy Bottom Fire Department board said, “Sandy Bottom is like all of our fire departments, is a collection of individuals who chose to serve their community. They don’t do it for glory, they don’t do it for fame.”
Lenoir County's 2021-2022 budget maintains existing tax rate
Lenoir County Manager Michael James released the fiscal year 2021-2022 recommended operating and capital budget for Lenoir County. The County Commissioners voted unanimously at the last meeting to approve the proposed budget. The next fiscal year’s budget maintains the existing tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of valuation.
Local officials respond to Cooper's request for civil penalties
“What the governor is seeking to do is conniving and dangerous to everyone in the state who cherishes their freedoms and balance of government,” said Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse. “Under the veil of public health, he is trying to expand his powers into areas of government that he would not otherwise be permitted to or have authority over.”
“We will be following the order for sure and talking to individuals that could be in violation. We will be warning individuals who are not following the order and if they continue, we will follow up with the enforcement action. Everyone must do their part,” said City of Kinston Mayor Don Hardy.
County cites "burnout" in request for three additional vacation days
In the upcoming Lenoir County Commissioners meeting on Monday, there is a resolution to approve three additional days of vacation for county employees in 2021. The proposal in the agenda cites employee burnout as a real prospect in which they hope to avoid by approval of the resolution. The average daily payroll for county employees is $66,612.24. In 2020 the Board of Commissioners currently provides 14 paid holidays for county employees.
County commissioners call emergency meeting to discuss statue
The Lenoir County Commissioners will meet Thursday to discuss the Confederate statue at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitors Center. Commissioners say plans were already in the works to relocate the statue, but public statements by Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy regarding the statue required them to call the emergency meeting.
W.E. "Billy" Smith Detention Center forced to transfer inmates to other counties
Lenoir County built the later named W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center a little over six years ago to keep inmates in-county and reduce the financial burden on Lenoir County taxpayers. Today, staffing shortages at the Lenoir County jail have led to approximately 35 inmates being housed in other counties at a cost of $50 per day per inmate.
Congressman Murphy hears from locals at roundtable
Rep. Greg Murphy attended a roundtable discussion to learn more about issues facing constituents in Lenoir County Saturday morning.
Murphy easily wins 3rd District special election
Dr. Greg Murphy won the special election held to replace Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr. in Congress.
Kinston recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug. 31 was a day to raise awareness of overdosing and addiction while also working on reducing the stigma of a drug-related death.
Lenoir commissioners approve contract for courthouse repairs
Commissioners met Monday and approved a contract for courthouse repairs, among other business.
Commissioners pass budget, tax increase for Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Commissioners met Monday afternoon to vote on the proposed 2019-2020 budget.
Proposed Lenoir County budget increases property taxes
The proposed Lenoir County budget will provide for courthouse repairs and new voting machines, while increasing property taxes in the county.
LCC hosts economic development seminar
The seminar was for county business, education and government leaders.
Best Diamond receives $200K grant from Lenoir County
A grant from Lenoir County commissioners will keep a local manufacturer in the county for another 15 years.
Chris Humphrey sworn in as District 12 N.C. House Representative Thursday
Chris Humphrey was sworn in Thursday as a member of the N.C. House, representing District 12.
Four Lenoir County Commissioners sworn in Monday
Roland Best, Preston Harris, J. Mac Daughety and Eric Rouse were all sworn in Monday on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners.