A unanimous decision was made in Monday’s Lenoir County Commissioner Meeting on going with the Alternative 1SB route (also known as the “shallow bypass”), one where the projected bypass allows closer proximity toward businesses on U.S. 70.
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NCDOT: Section of Jones County bypass closed for one day
A section of a Jones County bypass will be closed for about 12 hours on Wednesday so contract crews can place the final layer of asphalt on the road.
Open Auditions at LCC
A new LCC production will donate all of its proceeds to the Kinston’s Women Center and two LCC scholarships: Women in Education and the Fine Arts Department.
POW/MIA Remembrance Day to be held Sept. 20 at Neuseway Nature Center
There will be a National POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 20 at the Neuseway Nature Center.
Queen Street UMC makes donations to Southeast Elementary
Mr. Andre Whitfield, principal of Southeast Elementary School, accepted donations of school supplies from Queen Street UMC prior to the opening of school. Queen Street Church has partnered with Southeast School for the past 20 years through their Hand in Hand ministry.
Grant, Davis appointed to Greene County Planning Board
The Greene County Commissioners unanimously appointed John Grant and Rick Davis as the newest members of the county's Planning Board during a recent meeting.
Jon Dawson: My stance on the important issues
Neuse News Columnist Jon Dawson breaks his silence on the political issues of the day.
Kinston police searching for missing person
Kinston Police are looking for a missing person named Quentin Earl Moore. Moore is known to frequent the City of Kinston and other areas in Lenoir County. Moore was last known to be driving a 1995 Buick Roadmaster that is burgundy in color.
Maysville holds Town Hall meeting Thursday
Maysville held its monthly town hall meeting Thursday after it was delayed for a week due to Hurricane Dorian.
Wreck involving motorcycle near Ruby Tuesday
According to a statement by the Kinston Police Department, at 12:45 pm today, KPD, Kinston Fire & Rescue, and Lenoir County EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on the 3700 block of W. Vernon Ave. involving a car and motorcycle.
Farmer's market update for 9/14/2019
Lenoir County Fair's 1st Annual Cast Iron Cooking Contest is happening on Wednesday, October 9th.
Pooch Plunge is tonight at Lions Water Adventure
From 6-8 p.m. today, dog owners and their beloved canines will have the opportunity to go on a wet and wild adventure while raising money for a worthy cause.
9/11 Memorial Service held at Pearson Park
Across the nation Wednesday, there were ceremonies held to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, where nearly 3,000 people lost their lives with twice as many injured. Kinston was no different, as the annual 9/11 Memorial Service was held at Pearson Park.
GEC seniors recognized at Board of Education meeting
The Greene County Schools Board of Education placed 11 seniors from Greene Early College in the limelight Monday evening.
NCDOT Update: Jones County bridge work requires road closure
Department of Transportation contractors will temporarily close a section of Ten Mile Fork Road along the U.S. 17 Bypass in Jones County.
Pink Hill IGA closes
As of today, September 9th, Jackon’s IGA in Pink Hill is officially closed for normal business.
Mike Parker: Come fly with the Neuse II during ‘Wings’ on Friday, Sept. 13
The second Friday in September has become fixed … sort of … as the date for “Wings Over the Neuse.” “Wings” is the single largest fund-raiser each year for the CSS Neuse Foundation, caretaker of the full-size replica of the CSS Ram Neuse.
Thomas begins tenure as Lenoir County Economic Development Director
Chad Thomas started his first day as the director of Lenoir County Economic Development Tuesday
Members of Greene County 4H Shooting Sports team excel in regional competition
The group expects to show its talents in archery, shotgun and air pistol competition.
Royal Rangers conduct school supplies donation drive
The Royal Rangers Outpost 47 of Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted a school supply donation drive for Southeast Elementary School as a service project as a requirement to obtain their Leadership Merit.