Spirit AeroSystems recently donated $8,630 to Lenoir/Greene United Way. The donation will support the work of multiple area nonprofit organizations who receive funding support through Lenoir/Greene United Way.
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King honored as Citizen of the Year
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce honored several members of the community at its annual awards banquet Thursday night at the Kinston Country Club.
Farmer's Market update for 01-25-2020
The following is an excerpt from an email update by the Lenoir County Farmer's Market organizers.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce presents the 109th Annual Awards
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce presents the 109th Annual Awards. More details on this story to come soon.
N.C. Pesticide Board announces case settlements in Lenoir County
The N.C. Pesticide Board recently approved the following settlement agreements. Settlements involved cases in Cleveland, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Martin, Mecklenburg, Rowan and Union counties. Cases included instances of pesticide drift, applying pesticides without a license and improper buying and selling of pesticides.
Troxler names new Director of Property and Construction
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recently named Andrew “Andy” Meier of La Grange as the new director of the Property and Construction Division in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Senator Jim Perry selected as Committee Chairman
Senator Jim Perry (R - Wayne, Lenoir) has been selected to serve as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Study Committee on Small Business Retirement Options.
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce announces the 109th Annual Awards Presentation
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce will host the 109th Annual Awards Presentation at the Kinston Country Club, Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.
LCC's Casino Night welcomes DEWD's Jon Clemmons as celebrity dealer
The Lenoir Community College Foundation is happy to welcome back Assistant General Manager, Sales of the Down East Wood Ducks Jon Clemmons as a Casino Night Celebrity Dealer this year. The event will be held on January 31 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. Tables open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds from the event benefit the LCC scholarship program.
Kinston authors look to motivate youth
There's plenty of well-known writers in the publishing world, and now residents have the chance to recognize two familiar names on the authors’ list, Lillie Streeter Williams and Alvin G. Woods.
Neuse News Exclusive: Smithfield's Chicken and BBQ ready by June
Twenty-five new full-time jobs are coming to Kinston courtesy of Smithfield’s Chicken and BBQ, opening in June in the old Applebee’s building near Walmart. In a phone call late last week, Neuse News talked with Smithfield’s President Lew Starling about the economic and community impact.
City of Kinston requests pedestrian plan feedback in survey, community workshop
Residents, employees and visitors of Kinston are invited to share their experiences and preferences for walking in the city through an online survey and a community workshop to be held Feb. 4.
Lenoir County Farmer's Update for 1-18-2020
The pork skin man will be here every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday! We are making plans for the upcoming spring, summer and fall market seasons and for the Festival on the Neuse, which will be held, as usual, on the first weekend in May. Also, plans are underway for an exciting new EBT program.
W.E. "Billy" Smith Detention Center forced to transfer inmates to other counties
Lenoir County built the later named W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center a little over six years ago to keep inmates in-county and reduce the financial burden on Lenoir County taxpayers. Today, staffing shortages at the Lenoir County jail have led to approximately 35 inmates being housed in other counties at a cost of $50 per day per inmate.
Jumping Run Church supports Friends of the Homeless
On January 15th, the Jumping Run Church, LaGrange made a $7,000 donation to The Friends of The Homeless in Kinston.
Local businessman to become U.S. Army Mortuary Affairs director
Clemonte “Monte” Mills is resigning as president of Mills Funeral Home to become U.S. Army Mortuary Affairs director. His brother, Craig R. Mills will step into the role of president and lead the family business into the next era.
New year brings new leadership for Hugo Volunteer Fire and Rescue
As one of the original chartered members of the Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Chief Johnny Craft was the youngest Chief in Lenoir County in 1984 when he first stepped into that role. He now passes that torch to Chief Jonas Howard, another veteran within the department.
ATV incident results in the death of Frink Middle School cheerleader
The family of a Frink Middle School student mourns the loss of their daughter after an ATV incident on Saturday. The incident is currently being investigated by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol per Captain Stephen L. Thompson of Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Sponsored: Kinston Community Center kicks off New Year, New Me initiative
The Kinston Community Center (KCC) is encouraging everyone to get started right by reducing its membership price by 20 percent and waiving the $25 application fee with their New Year, New Me initiative.
Mayor Hardy re-elected to the National League of Cities Small Cities Council
According to a press release from the National League of Cities (NLC), Kinston Mayor Don Hardy has been selected to serve on the NLC Small Cities Council. NLC member councils provide space for local leaders to connect with other municipal officials representing similar communities and facing common challenges.