A UPS Store will open inside the MedSource Pharmacy on Vernon Avenue in Kinston to offer a variety of services to help small local businesses. The store is set to open on April 1, 2020.
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Economic turmoil results in lower gases prices locally
As the DOW and oil stocks tumble today due to oil concerns and Wall Street’s reaction to COVID-19, local gas prices have fallen. As of 3:09 p.m. here are gas prices according to GasBuddy.com in Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties.
The Father's Refuge holds ribbon cutting
To further its mission to be a leader in disaster preparedness and disaster recovery for Jones, Craven and surrounding counties, MX Network held a ribbon-cutting at the former Woodmen of the World Campground now named The Father’s Refuge.
LCC offers Public Safety-focused drone class
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) used by Public Safety officials is a growing trend. With the convenience of size and the potential for safety, drones offer opportunities different from aircraft operated by humans, including quicker deployment and less overhead.
Local library lease questions in La Grange
On February 24, 2020, the La Grange Public Library posed a question on their Facebook account asking, “Can you imagine your community without a public library?” This social media post, and the La Grange Town Manager’s recommendation of a one-year lease on the building that houses the library, drew comments and concerns from some La Grange citizens at the Town Council meeting Monday night.
Cub Scouts collect bread donations for Mary's Kitchen
Recently, the Webelos II den of Cub Scouts Pack 41 (Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston) completed a service project of loaf bread collection to benefit Mary’s Kitchen. On Tuesday, March 3 the six boys exceeded their goal and delivered 79 loaves of bread to Mr. Jim Godfrey, Director of Mary’s Kitchen.
2020 Summer Internship at Neuse News - Deadline is 3-27
Magic Mile Media, Inc. and Neuse News are accepting applications for our 2020 Summer Internship Program. A limited number of candidates will be accepted.
Sponsored: The Kinston Community Center can host a variety of events
From birthday parties to blood drives, the Kinston Community Center has hosted it all. In addition to its sports and fitness facilities, the KCC also boasts a variety of spaces available for event rentals. KCC Executive Director Kelly Cannon said the center’s dedicated banquet room is often booked solid on weekends, but the KCC is open seven days a week.
This evening, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office issued this press release: This afternoon, Lenoir County Public Schools notified our Office of a school violence threat at E.B. Frink Middle School in La Grange. School Officials had immediately acted upon receiving the threat to identify the source. School staff and Deputies investigated and determined the threat to be a hoax after interviews with the source and others involved.
Kinston-based LGM Enterprises expands flyExclusive through acquisition of Sky Night LLC
flyExclusive, a leading innovator in private aviation with decades of industry experience, has grown into the seventh-largest private jet operator in the United States. With a floating fleet of more than 50 aircraft ranging from light to heavy jets, the company has been ranked one of the top Part 135 operators in the U.S. with the highest possible safety ratings and a reputation for innovation.
flyExclusive announced today that it is acquiring Sky Night LLC, an owner and operator of Gulfstream aircraft. The acquisition adds large-cabin charter to flyExclusive’s growing portfolio of light, mid, super-mid and heavy jets and extends the company’s reach with on-demand, long-range service for both domestic and international travel. Sky Night will be rebranded as flyExclusive International.
The gift of a CuddleCot
A local family’s tragedy has culminated in a gift to UNC Lenoir Health Care to benefit others.
Fire at Canady's Heavy Truck Parts
According to sources, an employee at Canady’s Heavy Truck Parts at 5779 Hwy 70 was removing parts this afternoon and caught a fuel line on fire. Two tractor-trailers were damaged. North Lenoir Fire and Rescue and La Grange Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. No injuries report.
Big plans for 2020 at Common Ground Food Park
Common Ground of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. has big 2020 plans for its Community Garden and Food Park located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, across from Grainger Stadium. Common Ground is an all-volunteer organization that began in 2010, focusing on the development of a 5-acre Food Park, community garden, and natural playscape.
Local health officials educate public about COVID-19, Coronavirus
To ensure the safety of the residents of Lenoir and surrounding counties, community partnerships are working together to educate and provide guidance surrounding COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. Included in this story are information and insights from Lenoir County Health Department, Kinston Community Health Center and Lenoir County Public Schools. Also included is vital information from the CDC provided by UNC Lenoir Health Care.
Allstate Foundation donates to local Boy Scouts
Kinston Allstate Agency Owner Chris Humphrey recently presented local Boy Scout Executive Jonathan Brown a check in the amount of $500 from the Allstate Foundation.
Local veteran honored for his lifetime of service
With over 60 years of dedication to his country and his community, local veteran Joe Tyson Sr. was honored by G.I. Joe’s Military “Living History” Museum.
Allen named La Grange Citizen of the Year
The La Grange Chamber of Commerce held its 34th Annual Banquet at the La Grange Community Center on Tuesday and named its Young Citizens of the Year, Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
Church selling 5,000 BBQ plates for member with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer
On New Year’s Eve, Stephanie Cherry was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. Cherry works as a nurse for Community Care of North Carolina and attends 902 Church in Kinston. Stephanie’s husband works for DOT and they have three children, ages 14, 9 and 3. Immediately following the news, members of her church and the community began an effort to raise money for her medical costs and care.
NC’s Poet Laureate connects students to stories at Rochelle
Jaki Shelton Green is following her grandmother’s instructions.
“My grandmother told me, ‘This is what you will do: you will tell. Your job is to tell,’” Green says to a dozen sixth graders at Rochelle Middle School.
It is a job she does as an author with eight books of poetry to her credit, as a teacher at Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies, as Poet Laureate of North Carolina since 2018 and, this week, as writer-in-residence at Rochelle.
Kinston's new Police Chief and Officer Swearing-in ceremony
Tim Dilday is announced as Kinston's Police Chief at the department's Promotion and Police Officer Swearing-in ceremony Thursday at Kinston Community Center. Dilday has served on the KPD for 25 years.