Lenoir County is gearing up for the 6th Annual Lenoir County Walk to De-Feet Dementia! The walk and fundraising ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 25th at Fairfield Park located at 800 Greenbrier Road in Kinston.
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Winter Storm 2020 - School closings and delays
The following are the most recent closings and delays related to Winter Storm 2020
Route Selected for Future Kinston Bypass
The N.C. Department of Transportation selected its preferred route for the future 22-mile U.S. 70 Kinston Bypass. The route, Alternative 1SB, or “Shallow Bypass”, goes between the N.C. 903/ U.S. 70 interchange in La Grange and existing U.S. 70 east of Dover.
Snow and rain mix still expected to begin in our area between 5pm and 8pm
No major changes in the latest update. The snowfall accumulation forecast remain the same. Snow and rain mix still expected to begin in our area between 5pm and 8pm.
NWS calling for approximately 4" of snow
At 4:02 Thursday morning, the National Weather Service in Morehead City increased the snowfall totals for much of our coverage area. Kinston and Snow Hill are expected to receive approximately 4” while Trenton is expecting 3”. There’s a 10% chance for 5-6” of snow.
Local history for local students at CSS Neuse Center
On Wednesday the center hosted free tours for Lenoir County Schools fourth-graders which were made possible by a $1700 sponsorship from Tands, Inc/ Bojangles. The donation covered expenses for student admission and their transportation to the site.
National Weather Services issues latest snowfall forecast
In the latest National Weather Service in Morehead City briefing, the snowfall total for Kinston is predicted to be between 2” and 3”. There’s a 10% chance that snowfall amounts could increase to 4”. Snowfall is expected to begin Thursday afternoon and end Friday morning.
National Weather Services issues latest snowfall forecast
According to the National Weather Service, “The chart of the left is our official forecast. On the right, we are showing ‘worst case scenario’, (10%chance of occurring). We are still over 24 hours out and there are still a lot of discrepancies between models.”
National Weather Service issues Snowfall Forecast for Thursday evening
As of 3:07 p.m., the National Weather Service in Morehead City, NC is calling for 1-2” of snow for much of our coverage area. The snow is expected Thursday evening through daybreak Friday. The NWS also stated in its release, “This forecast is very fluid. While confidence has increased that we will see precipitation in our area, many factors still have to come together just right for snowfall. Please monitor for updates.”
Kinston Police increasing traffic enforcement
The Kinston Police Department will be participating in a traffic enforcement project during the next few weeks. This enforcement project will focus on Hill Farm Road and Smithfield Way in Kinston NC.
The 41st Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant to be held this weekend
The 2020 Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant sponsored by Hugo Fire and Rescue will be held February 22, 2020 at Kinston Lenoir County Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00pm.
NC Science Olympiad surprises LCC's Richy Huneycutt with an award
On Saturday, the North Carolina Science Olympiad participants and volunteers stood and cheered for LCC’s Director of Marketing, Richy Huneycutt. They surprised her with an award given for 20 years of dedication to the program.
Firetruck rolls over, sends two Hugo firefighters to UNC Lenoir Health Care
Emergency crews responded to a late-night structure fire along Sharon Church Road in Grifton. According to Capt. Frank White with Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue, “We had a firetruck rollover while responding to a structure fire just off Hwy 11. The firetruck rolled up on its side and into the ditch. We had two personnel on the truck. They’ve both been treated and have been sent to UNC Lenoir [Health Care].”
According to UNC Lenoir Health Care, both firefighters have been treated and released.
Lenoir County Board of Elections: Early voting sites are open
The Lenoir County Board of Elections opened 4 early voting sites this week for the March 3, 2020 primary. Those sites are located at Teacher’s Memorial Gym, NC Cooperative Extension Office, Fairfield Rec Center and Ebenezer Church (La Grange).
UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS: Reported fatality at structure fire in Pink Hill
Emergency crews responded this morning to a structure fire on Potters Hill Road in Pink Hill. There is one confirmed fatality. Neuse News is expecting a statement from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. We'll release more details as we're made aware.
Lenoir Community College and Lenoir County Parks and Recreation team up to bring educational opportunities to the community
Lenoir Community College hosted a pop-up block party Wednesday at Lovit Hines Community Center on King Street to announce their educational partnership with the Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department.
Pink Hill native walks the runway at New York Fashion Week
Pink Hill and New York Fashion Week are normally worlds apart, but February 8th, they got a little closer.
City of Kinston Pedestrian Plan Update
Recently representatives for the City of Kinston Pedestrian Plan update visited several locations around downtown Kinston to ask residents, employees, and visitors of Kinston about their experiences and preferences for walking in the City, ending at the Neuse Regional Library for a Community Workshop. Participants were able to share the locations they visit regularly and ideas for future projects.
A loss for Kinston night life
With a post on Facebook, a local lounge announces that it will be shutting its doors.
GREAT Program Launches in Jones County
The Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) program works by partnering with internet service providers and electric membership cooperatives to bring affordable broadband service to rural communities in North Carolina. The program funds eligible projects in economically distressed Tier One counties. Jones, Lenoir, and Greene are all Tier 1 counties.