Lenoir County EMS Commander Chris Johnson said it has been nine years since the county purchased a completely new ambulance, and they took the opportunity to upgrade the county’s equipment.
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Top 10 Neuse News stories from December 2019
NCAA D-1 recruits Dontrez Styles and Isaac Parson played in front of NC State head coach Kevin Keatts, Starbucks is definitely coming, a Pink Hill lady is found, another sweet lady is memorialized and two are arrested on felony child abuse. Here are your top stories from December 2019.
UPDATE: Deceased victim identified; ORIGINAL: Lenoir County fires claim one life, injures another
UPDATE: According to Lenoir County Fire Marshall Dustin Burkett, Lenoir County Emergency Services has identified the victim from the fatal fire on Saturday, Dec. 28 on Hwy 258 as William Russell, 71 years of age.
ORIGINAL Story: Two house fires in Lenoir County in two days claims the life of one victim and injures another.
Auditions for LCC’s production of Ragtime, The Musical Jan. 4 by appointment
Auditions for Lenoir Community College’s production, Ragtime, The Musical will be held January 4, by appointment only at LCC. Show dates are April 24, 25, 26 and May 1, 2, 3, 2020.
The Gate youth serve senior citizens of Kinston Towers
The residents were treated to music provided by Rick and Jane Vernon, and food cooked by Donna Hardy with the help of the youth volunteers at The Gate. The young men and women served the elders of their community with joy and a genuine desire to ensure that their guests had a wonderful evening.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from November 2019
Jones County got a new school superintendent, an LCC student got a huge opportunity, our community suffered the loss of a beloved citizen, and a local teen spread his entrepreneurial wings. These are your Top Stories for November 2019.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from October 2019
There was some “horsing around” at South Lenoir High School in October and Kinston had a very unexpected visitor roaming the streets (and tress)! We shared some really AXE-citing news about a business planning to open downtown - these are the Top Stories for October 2019!
Top 10 Neuse News stories from September 2019
We survived Hurricane Dorian, said goodbye to a Pink Hill landmark business, crowned a new Distinguished Woman, and Lenoir County Commissioners made a big decision. Here are September 2019’s Top Stories.
Top 10 Neuse News stories from August 2019
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.
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.