The City of Kinston, with support from the Downtown Mural Program Selection Committee, is seeking qualifications from artists for the commission of outdoor public murals in downtown Kinston, NC.
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Local veterans honor Boys 2 Men Lawn Care Ministry
Local veterans with Joseph Dixon Rountree American Legion Post 43 honored a group of local young men who volunteer their time to help in the community with recognition and camaraderie. Click on the story to also see a video interview with three of the young men.
Board of Elections hires Lenoir County native as new Director
Steve Hines, a Lenoir County native, began his first day as Director of Lenoir County Board of Elections today. Get to know Steve and how he plans to address speeding up election night results. He also discusses what’s in store for the 2020 elections with new voting methods.
LCC's Casino Night welcomes Mayor Hardy as celebrity dealer
Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy rejoins the Lenoir Community College Foundation this year as a celebrity dealer at Casino Night on January 31 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. Proceeds from the event benefit the LCC scholarship program.
Smithfield's Chicken and BBQ may be coming to Kinston
An auction notification from Wester Auction & Realty, based in Smithfield, NC, announces an auction at the old Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar location on US-70 in Kinston because Smithfield’s Chicken and BBQ has purchased the building for a new location.
North Lenoir Fire Rescue receives new fire engine
“The new rig is expected to serve our community for more than 20 years and will replace an aging Pierce Saber Engine that has been in service since 1998,” said Brian Wade, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue Chief.
North Lenoir Engine 2 will respond out of North Lenoir Station 2 on Hwy 258 North.
Farmer's Market Update for 1-3-2020
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market is open TODAY from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
LCC's Casino Night welcomes Leon Steele as celebrity dealer
Leon Steele, Executive Director of Pride of Kinston Downtown Revitalization, returns as a celebrity dealer at Lenoir Community College Foundation Casino Night. The event will be held on January 31, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club.
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.
Faasii completes LGFCU Fellows Leading for Results course
Blanca Faasii, Lenoir County Information Technology Director, was among 26 individuals from across North Carolina identified as a critical leader in their local government and was selected in a competitive process from among 150 applicants to the program.
King retires as Director of Lenoir County Board of Elections
Dana King retires as the Director of Board of Elections after 23 years.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Happy "healthy" Holiday breakfast!
One of the greatest things about Holiday vacation is that you don’t have to grab your breakfast on a mad rush out the door at 6 am.
Paramedics help design Lenoir County's newest ambulance
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.
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.