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Kinston's Salvation Army awarded funds for hurricane relief
The Salvation Army of Kinston will provide replacement furniture, appliances, and household items for flood victims.
UPDATE 1:23 p.m.: LCPS Superintendent Brent Williams issues statement on threats
The Lenoir County Sheriffs Office is actively investigating a report of school violence. The threat which was posted on an internet site was shared as a tip by a concerned person with the Lenoir County Sheriffs Office and the FBI early this morning.
Huntley has overcome obstacles to help lead Parrott football team
A Parrott Academy senior football player has not had a typical year at school.
More than 500 race in Mother Earth Ironclad Half-Marathon and 5K
The fourth annual Mother Earth Ironclad Half-Marathon and 5K took place Saturday morning, leading runners across Kinston and finishing at Grainger Stadium. During the 5K race, a 25-year state record was broken, as 9-year-old Amelia Medlin finished the 3.1 mile race in 21:25, 32 seconds ahead of the previous mark in her age range.
Piggly Wiggly, Johnsonville Sausage offering free meals at hurricane relief event
The Big Taste Grill boasts a 6,000-pound lid with an 8-ft handle that is opened using a hydraulic system, giving access to 440,000 BTUs, which is needed to grill the 1/2 ton of Johnsonville Brats held in the on-board fridge. The grill can cook 2,500 brats an hour or 750 bratwursts at a time on its 40-square feet of grilling surface.
Lenoir County officials reflect on Florence lessons
Hurricane Florence has long since left Kinston and Lenoir County, so officials are using lessons learned to look at ways to help residents in future events.
Farmer's market update: October 20, 2018
Today is ENC Food, Brew ‘n Que Fest and our neighbors at the CSS Neuse ll will serve Breakfast on the Boat from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Fraternity, high schools team up on voter registration drive
Showing some of the results of the voter registration drive conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and LCPS high schools are, from left, Derrick Wiggs, president of the fraternity’s Nu Iota Lambda chapter; Assistant Superintendent Nicholas Harvey II; and fraternity member James Mumford.
Lenoir County Agricultural Fair to run until Oct. 27
The 63rd annual Lenoir County Agricultural Fair started Thursday and will run until Oct. 27
Duke Energy accepting letters of inquiry for last cycle of funding
The fund supports science-based, research-supported projects and programs that provide direct benefit to at least one of the following focus areas: improve water quality, quantity and conservation, enhance fish and wildlife habitats, expand public use and access to waterways, and increase citizens’ awareness about their roles in protecting these resources.
Lenoir schools, students step up to assist counterparts in Jones
Staff and students in two Lenoir County schools have stepped up to help their counterparts in Jones County schools bounce back from the devastating flood brought by Hurricane Florence.
Pink Hill Pharmacy owner set to retire after three-plus decades of service to community
Some popular Pink Hill businesses are changing hands.
Gene Haas foundation awards $15,000 to LCC
Bill Cranford, sales engineer with HAAS Automation recently presented a check for $15,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation to the Lenoir Community College Computer-Integrated Machining Technology Program for scholarships.
Jones County has first school day Tuesday since Sept. 11
School was back in session Tuesday for Jones County students, who hadn’t gone since Sept. 11 due to Hurricane Florence.
Greater Kinston Credit Union Awarded $500,000 from CDFI Fund
GKCU is one of three state-chartered African-American credit unions in North Carolina continuing to primarily service its demographic member population. GCKU is the only North Carolina-based credit union receiving a 2018 FA award.
ENC Food, Brew ‘n Que Fest returns for second year
We proudly present the best of our region to people from across the state and beyond, connecting visitors to our local businesses and organizations. In the wake of so much devastation by Hurricane Florence, ENC Food, Brew ‘n Que is your chance to support local businesses.
Debris cleanup in Lenoir County announcement
This is for residential debris ONLY. Commercial debris will NOT be picked up.
NeuseNews.com announces event promotion program
Our NEW Event Promotion Program system is ideal for community events, fundraisers, yard sales and more.
Silver Alert cancelled for 24-year-old Lenoir County man
UPDATE - Missing Person Located - Silver Alert Cancelled