The true centerpiece of the North Carolina airspace corridor, the North Carolina Global Transpark gained considerable visibility within the global market for airspace industries Thursday afternoon.
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BREAKING NEWS: Jobs announcement expected at GTP today
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is expected in Kinston today for a jobs announcement at the North Carolina Global Transpark. Keep following Neuse News for coverage of the special economic development announcement.
Mcgoo’s Christmas 4 Veterans
The holiday season is upon us and a local non-profit organization is here to give thanks to our local veterans. McGoo Christmas 4 Veterans, started by Representative Keith Kidwell, will be at the Kinston Veterans Home today at 1:00 pm. Representative Chris Humphrey will be joining them today.
Farmer's market update for 12-14-19
We are deeply appreciative of Mother Earth Ironclad Race and Social House Vodka for realizing the worth of the Community Kitchen project and for doing their part in making it become a reality.
Lenoir County Special Olympians take over the basketball court
A total of 175 Special Olympians participated in the morning-long basketball skills camp held Friday at Kinston Community Center.
Student Spotlight Award winners honored at West Greene Elementary
Teachers selected the students based on the following criteria: leadership, citizenship, academic success and innovation.
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, Lenoir Community College improve community fire readiness
Several students have added fire safety to their class schedule this fall. To raise awareness about fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety in the community and on campus, Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue and Lenoir Community College are partnering with First Alert, Campus Firewatch and the Michael H. Minger Foundation to participate in the third annual Town/Gown Fire Safety Community Service Project.
Business Brief: NC Farm Bureau promotes Harrison
Heith Harrison has been promoted by NC Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company to the position of Agency Manager of the Kinston office effective 1/1/2020.
How to promote your event through Neuse News
Neuse News offers two ways to promote your event: free and paid. Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy shares how to use our system to promote your event.
Downtown revitalization includes murals to depict Kinston's rich history
Two professional local artists, Maximillian Mozingo and Jamil Burton, will craft the community-based murals on the exterior of buildings scattered throughout downtown. And, in other matters before the Board of Commissioners, Linda Rouse Sutton was re-elected Chair and Jeff Davis, son of the late Commissioner Reuben Davis, received tokens of the County’s appreciation.
Watch the 2019 Kinston Christmas Parade
With over 100 floats lighting the night, the 2019 Kinston Christmas parade will be talked about for years. Watch the full parade, which was livestreamed on Facebook by Neuse News.
Crown Equipment taps four students for new pre-apprenticeship program
The future looks clear and bright for four high school seniors selected as the first students to participate in a first-ever pre-apprenticeship program in Lenoir County, a partnership between Crown Equipment’s Kinston plant and LCPS that creates a career pathway for students ready to go to work after graduation.
Construction begins on Kinston Starbucks
Construction has begun to transform the former RadioShack building on West Vernon Avenue into Kinston’s first Starbucks.
How to place a classified ad with Neuse News
This short how to video is designed to show employers how to create a help wanted ad with Neuse News. One could use the same process for placing a classified ad for event promotions, for sale, for rent and more.
Neuse News to live stream Kinston Christmas parade for the second time
Join hosts Martha Bishop and BJ Murphy at 3:30 p.m. on Facebook LIVE to enjoy the Kinston Christmas Parade. They’ll be joined by some very special guests!
Hill named new executive director of Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
A self-described "life-long learner," Craig Hill declared he would not file for re-election with the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. His second term ends in December 2020.
UPDATED: Kinston Fire Fighters support MDA with annual fill the boot drive
“Fill the Boot” has been rescheduled for December 6th and 7th from 10 am to 2 pm each day at both Walmart, 4101 West Vernon Avenue and The Plaza on North Herritage Street in Kinston, NC.
Joe Tyson retires from City Council
Joseph Tyson is a dedicated man. He’s served his country and his community as a retired Lieutenant Colonel, former JROTC instructor, husband, father and mentor. He's accustomed to making decisions and getting things done. For more than 20 years, he’s contributed his knowledge and skillset to the Kinston City Council and now he’s retiring for the second time.
NCDOT: Construction to close Lenoir County road in early December
A section of a Lenoir County road will be closed for a few days in early December while N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews continue construction on the C.F. Harvey Parkway Extension project.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Transit permanent/full-time vehicle operator II
Performs work in the operation of a van or other vehicles to assure safe transportation of passengers to and from various destinations.