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Melvin Greene, the man who inspired many

Feb 2

Feb 2 Melvin Greene, the man who inspired many

From his work as a custodian and a bus driver, Melvin Greene impacted many students who had contact with him. The children called Mr. Greene “The Candy Man” because he carried around sweets in his pocket to give to anyone who looked as though they could use a pick-me-up. At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 the Candlelight Free Will Baptist Church will have a special service remembering his contribution to our community. As children were so important to Melvin Greene, his wife would love to see the children, and those impacted by Mr. Greene to attend the service in honor of her late husband.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Lenoir County has been awarded Federal funds

Lenoir County has been chosen to receive $26,555 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact The Salvation Army at 252.523.5175 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is February 29, 2020.

CSS Neuse Interpretive Center Unveils “Treasures from the Vault” Feb. 5

Jan 31

Jan 31 CSS Neuse Interpretive Center Unveils “Treasures from the Vault” Feb. 5

Rarely seen Civil War era artifacts will be on view when the “Treasures from the Vault” exhibit opens Feb. 5 at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center.

Farmer's Market Update for 02-01-2020

Jan 31

Jan 31 Farmer's Market Update for 02-01-2020

Isn't it exciting?! Yes, that is really a strawberry field and of course, we are all waiting for those juicy red berries to appear on the Farmers Market vendors' stands!

Hughes receives young professional landscaping award

Jan 31

Jan 31 Hughes receives young professional landscaping award

The NCNLA Board of Directors recognizes top individuals and businesses throughout North Carolina's green industry with its Industry Awards program. This year, announced on the Green and Growing Show, the Jerry Ragland Young Professional Landscape Award went to Tara Brooke Hughes from Lenoir County.

Reagan Perry selected as Park Scholarship finalist

Jan 30

Jan 30 Reagan Perry selected as Park Scholarship finalist

Reagan Elizabeth Perry of Kinston has been selected as a finalist for the Park Scholarships program at NCSU.

House fire on Perry Street Wednesday

Jan 30

Jan 30 House fire on Perry Street Wednesday

A fire broke out at 904 Perry Street in Kinston on Wednesday evening. Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue responded and arrived to see flames visible. Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue assisted on the call.

City vies for a grant for Emma Webb

Jan 30

Jan 30 City vies for a grant for Emma Webb

After 85 years, Emma Webb pool closed in 2018. It would have cost about $600,000 to put a new liner and upgrade the pool. The initial plan was to replace the pool, but the cost has kept it in a state of waiting. The City of Kinston has applied for a PARTF grant to help reopen Emma Webb.

Spirit AeroSystems donates over $8,000 to Lenoir-Greene United Way

Jan 27

Jan 27 Spirit AeroSystems donates over $8,000 to Lenoir-Greene United Way

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.

King honored as Citizen of the Year

Jan 25

Jan 25 King honored as Citizen of the Year

Catherine Hardee

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

Jan 24

Jan 24 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

Jan 24

Jan 24 Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce presents the 109th Annual Awards

Catherine Hardee

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

Jan 23

Jan 23 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

Jan 23

Jan 23 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

Jan 23

Jan 23 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

Jan 22

Jan 22 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

Jan 22

Jan 22 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

Jan 20

Jan 20 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

Jan 19

Jan 19 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

Jan 19

Jan 19 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.