A devil became a viking, Diesel charged in as new AD at KHS, our community morned the loss of an influential man, and people really did (do) care about those restaurant ratings! We remember you, August 2019. Here are your Top Stories.
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Top 10 Neuse News stories from July 2019
The first SummerFest of 2019 kicks off our Top Stories for July 2019! Politics was the talk of the town, The Olde Kinston Gazette made a comeback, and proper honor was given to a local legend: The Pizza Cracker.
Sponsored: After Christmas Sale at Neuse Sport Shop
Families will wake up Christmas morning to open stockings and presents while sipping on coffee and hot cocoa. Squeals of excitement will fill the air as children unwrap their gits. And many family members make their way back home to share in the festivities with loved ones. A unique addition to Christmas traditions in eastern NC has to be the After Christmas Sale at Neuse Sport Shop.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from June 2019
In June’s Top Stories we said hello to Laughing Owl, good bye to Affordable Dentures, APA welcomed a new Head of School, a strange insect invaded our area (whaaaa???) and heart-felt surprise for a local pre-schooler moved us all.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from May 2019
May was all about BBQ, BBQ and more BBQ! Lidl says goodbye, and more bad guys are off the streets. We remember you, Summer 2019. Here are your Top Stories for May 2019.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from April 2019
Allen Wooten went from one group of rams to another, a trainwreck, a fire, and a house explosion hit our community hard, and the closing of West Water Park left us feeling a different type of loss. April brought showers of sadness but we united through benefits, love and support. Here are your Top 10S tories.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from March 2019
Big Game Brewing busted on the scene, our community welcomes a new Parks & Rec Director, Lenoir County got a new manager and a driver plowed through a dealership. March did, in fact, come in like a lion! These are the Top Stories for March 2019.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from February 2019
February kicks off with P Diddy making it into the local news (whaaaa) well - kinda. Charles Shackleford honored, Michaela Williams get crowned, tragic fire caused loss of life and Jon Dawson cracked us up! Here’s your February Top 10.
Spirit AeroSystem’s contribution puts bow on partnership with Kinston High
A recent donation of $14,600 from Spirit AeroSystems to Kinston High School puts the bow on a package of initiatives that unites one of Kinston’s premiere manufacturers and its neighboring high school in a multi-faceted career development program.
Farmer's market update: 12-21-2019
I have NEVER liked kale. I know it's the new superfood, but I just didn't like it! UNTIL I saw this huge dark green leaf that just spoke of all the good stuff we are supposed to eat. - Pat Jenkins
Seasonal donations to the Salvation Army are significantly down
The Salvation Army of Kinston, serving Lenoir, Duplin, and Greene counties, helps more than 770 people every Christmas. Seasonal donations are down for The Salvation Army of Kinston by $17,471 compared to last year.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from January 2019
South Lenoir and Greene Central made up, Nicholas Harvey III went to Disney World, and a tragic accident rocked our area is how 2019 started for our community.
Governor Cooper Announces 475 jobs, $99.7 million investment in Lenoir County
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.
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.