The Lenoir Committee of 100 kicked off its 2019 membership drive by receiving a generous contribution.
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Neuseway Nature Center opens its doors for the first time since Hurricane Florence
The Neuseway Nature Center is operational for the first time since September, when Hurricane Florence ravaged the area. The Center is free to visit and open every day except Monday.
La Grange Chamber names citizen, small business of the year
The banquet's guest speaker was Baylor University Professor and former Walmart USA CEO Bill Simon.
Former Vick's Cleaners building demolished Monday
Before Vick’s Cleaners moved to its current location on Herritage St. in 2013, the organization was on Plaza St. for 47 years. The former building was demolished Monday to create additional parking for the strip.
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Nutrition from the blue zones
Neuse News food columnist Tammy Kelly lets you know about the Mediterranean Diet.
Air Force, Navy baseball players visit Kinston veterans, soup kitchen
While in town for the ninth annual Freedom Classic, players and coaches from the Air Force Academy visited residents at the N.C. State Veterans Home, while players from the Naval Academy visited Mary’s Kitchen.
Free showing of 'Fruitvale Station' on Saturday
Teach For America will have a free film screening and discussion of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival-winning movie ‘Fruitvale Station’ Saturday.
UPDATED 2/22/19: House fire kills two in La Grange Thursday morning
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office and Lenoir County Emergency Services have concluded the fire investigation that began yesterday morning on Maple Grove Drive. Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be electrical in nature. No foul play or criminal acts were associated with the fire.
LCC to hold Black History Month events
LCC has a pair of upcoming Black History Month events, starting with Thursday’s presentation on the 1951 Adkin High School walkout.
APA dance groups win awards at NCASA
Arendell Parrott Academy’s dance teams received some prestigious recognition recently.
Bethel Christian packages thousands of meals Tuesday
Students at Bethel Christian Academy packaged about 10,000 meals Tuesday.
Veterans Home in Kinston named best by U.S. News and World Report
The state veterans home in Kinston has earned a prestigious honor.
BREAKING NEWS: Nix files paperwork to explore run for Walter B. Jones seat
Kinston’s Michele Nix has set in motion a potential run for the late Walter B. Jones’ Third District seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Second annual BBQ Summit another success
The BBQ Summit at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Office brought judges, cooks and organizers together to learn about the ins and outs of barbecue cook-offs.
South Lenoir student creates business to help fellow adoptees
An adopted Lenoir County teen has started an apparel company to support adoptive families.
NEUSE NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Michaela Williams crowned Miss Neuse 2019
Neuse News was the only Lenoir County-based news organization at Saturday’s night’s Miss Neuse pageant. Read the exclusive story here!
Shackleford honored at Friday's Kinston game
A former Kinston High School basketball star was honored posthumously Friday night.
KFD, Red Cross to hold event Saturday
The Kinston Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a ‘Sound The Alarm’ event, to be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
G.I. Joe's reopens at new location
G.I. Joe’s Military Museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its reopening on Thursday.