Firefighters from around Kinston and Lenoir County gathered at the Emergency Services Banquet on April 26, to honor and recognize the Distinguished Service Award and Firefighter of the Year recipients.
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Lions Water Adventure park local host for world’s largest swim lesson
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson was created by the World Waterpark Association in 2010 as a platform to communicate the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. On Thursday, June 21 147 children lined up at Lion’s Water Adventure to participate in this swim lesson.
Agricultural rally to be held on Monday
State leaders are planning a rally to discuss the importance of agriculture in North Carolina and the NC Farm Act.
After six committee hearings, 11 votes and nearly ten hours of debate, the NC Farm Act of 2018 passed the General Assembly on June 15. The NC Farm Act of 2018 currently awaits action from Governor Roy Cooper.
'Nine Questions' with Correspondent Michelle Taylor
In a series of interviews leading up to the official launch of Neuse News on June 27, we are introducing you to the people behind the scenes of the endeavor.
Photo Gallery: Summerfest - Jonathan Parker Band
Pride of Kinston presented its second concert in the Kinston Summerfest series last night with the Jonathan Parker Band.
'Nine Questions' with Correspondent Junious Smith
Junious Smith is an ever present member of the sports community. If there is a game, tournament or team signing he is there. Journalism is more than a career for him, it is a passion. When he is not writing he spends his time with family in Fayetteville.
Kinston Summerfest continues Thursday with Jonathan Parker Band
The name has changed, but the content hasn’t. Pride of Kinston will have its second concert in its Kinston Summerfest series Thursday with the Jonathan Parker band. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Pearson Park with an afterparty at The Red Room.
'Nine Questions' with Correspondent Jon Dawson
Jon Dawson has been writing about music in for years. His humor is also well known throughout Lenoir County. Now he has continued that humor with his column at Neuse News. While he enjoys writing he spends his free time working on music.
'Nine Questions' with Editor Bryan Hanks
In a series of interviews leading up to the official launch of Neuse News on June 27, we are introducing you to the people behind the scenes of the endeavor.
Commissioners accept termination of Woodmen agreement
Lenoir County Commissioners accepted the termination of the Woodmen Community Center agreement, Tuesday, in a four to two vote. County Commissioner J Mac Daughety said the commissioner's unanimously agreed to get out of the original Woodmen agreement. “Our disagreement was on how to get out of the agreement,” Daughety said.
City accepts Woodmen's Donation
Kinston City Council approved the donation of the Woodmen of the World property with a vote of four to one in favor. This vote comes in after a public forum held last week.
'Nine Questions' with Neuse News Publisher/Owner B.J. Murphy
In a series of interviews leading up to the official launch of Neuse News on June 27, we are introducing you to the people behind the scenes of the endeavor. Our first Q&A is with the publisher, owner and creator of Neuse News, B.J. Murphy.
La Grange concert series returns
“The Spot Jam series takes place every third Thursday in June, July, and August," said Nathan Rhue of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce. We will also have 2018 Spot Jam t-shirts for sale, and the adjacent water park will be open during the concert.
La Grange town manager outlines major projects
La Grange Town Manager John Craft recently sat down for an interview to discuss a new veterans memorial, the impact of a new bypass and an impending sewer restoration project.
Citizens discuss future of Woodmen
Voices were heard Tuesday night, when Lenoir County citizens filled the banquet hall of the Woodmen Community Center to discuss how officials will handle the center in the future.