Here is the list of those who have filed for positions in Lenoir, Greene and Jones County. The filing period ends July 19 at noon and incumbents are labeled with an asterisk.
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Several candidates take advantage of first day of filing
Candidates in Lenoir, Jones and Greene counties filed took advantage of the first day of filing Friday to begin their runs for office in November.
State legislature passes budget, governor vetoes
The General Assembly approved a budget for the state on Thursday, but Gov. Cooper chose to veto it on Friday.
Bryan Hanks: Reflections on the first year of Neuse News
Neuse News editor Bryan Hanks takes a look back at the first year of Neuse News.
Jones County cuts property taxes for second straight year in 2019-20 budget
Jones County’s budget takes effect July 1 and property taxes will drop from .81 to .79 in the upcoming fiscal year.
Samaritan's Purse revives home destroyed last year
A housewarming event for a Jones County family whose home was destroyed during Hurricane Florence took place last week.
Jones County Committee of 100 holds annual meeting
Business and civic leaders in Jones County met Thursday night to hear updates on the economic status of the county.
Jones Senior student headed to national competition
A rising junior from Jones Senior High School took first place at the state FCCLA leadership conference, and will compete at nationals in July.
Jones County Schools hold annual gala
Jones County Schools recently announced its teacher and principal of the year.
Maysville town manager earns prestigious honor
Schumata Brown became the first Jones County government official to graduate an important course in Raleigh — and was named the top participant.
Jones County family receives home through Habitat N.C.
Habitat N.C. worked with Habitat for Humanity of Craven County to find a homeowner in Jones County as part of their partnership with the SECU Foundation, to build or rehab a home in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties after the devastation of Hurricane Florence.
ICYMI: Trenton's Brock's Mill set to host Spring Pond Party
The second annual Spring Pond Party will take place Saturday at Brock’s Mill in Trenton.
Early voting enters final week in U.S. House primary race
As the deadline for early voting for the primary election of the U.S. House of Representatives District 3 seat draws near, fewer than 10,000 votes were cast heading into the final week.
University of Delaware students assist Jones County in post-Florence repairs
Three dozen students from the University of Delaware have been helping repair buildings and homes in Trenton this week.
JCCF awards $30K in recovery grant funds
Jones County got a welcome boost from a service organization last week.