Tropical Storm Isaias has formed. Their is a lot of uncertainty regarding storm track and intensity later in the forecast, as Isaias potentially impacts our area.
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LCC receives SECU scholarship funds
Lenoir Community College was recently awarded $15,000 from SECU Bridge to Career Scholarship Program for scholarships for the upcoming year.
Spice Bouquet offers cooking classes and a broad line of spices, herbs and seasoning blends
Over 30,000 people have taken popular cooking classes from Kinston’s Spice Bouquet throughout the business’s time in operation. Located at 1200 East New Bern Road, Spice Bouquet is locally owned and operated by Frank Crowley. The next class will be on Saturday, August 8 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. To sign up please call 252-527-7000.
LCPS to reopen with a minimum of nine weeks of virtual instruction
The Lenoir County Board of Education decided Monday night that all students will begin the 2020-2021 school year as remote learners and, after the first nine weeks, the district’s youngest students could transition to in-person instruction provided certain public health metrics are met.
Governor Roy Cooper signs executive order No. 153 limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages after 11 pm
With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31.
NWS has begun to issue advisories ahead of tropical disturbance in the Atlantic
The NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center has begun to issue advisories on a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean. This disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm tonight or Wednesday.
North Lenoir Fire and Rescue lowers insurance rating
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that North Lenoir Fire & Rescue completed their routine inspection and significantly improved their rating to a 3/9E. "I'd like to congratulate Chief Wade for the department's performance and for the hard work of all the department members," said Commissioner Causey. "The citizens should rest easy knowing they have a fine group of firefighters protecting them and their property in case of an emergency."
NBA All-Star and Kinston native Brandon Ingram donates to every employee at UNC Lenoir Health Care
A gift of 982 pairs of Adidas sneakers to every employee of UNC Lenoir Health Care was provided by Brandon Ingram and the Ingram Family Foundation.
Candidates for N.C. General Assembly Senate seats report Q2 campaign finances
Candidates for Senate seats in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties reported their campaign finances for the second quarter of 2020.
LCPS chooses Plan B beginning with at least 9 weeks of remote learning
The Lenoir County Public School board voted on a hybrid option of Governor Cooper’s Plan B guidelines to reopening public school. W.D. Anderson made a motion for, “I move that Lenoir County Public Schools start the 2020/21 school year under Plan B - Transition, with the first 9 weeks virtual instruction. In-person instruction to begin with grades Pre-K through 2 and students with special needs in the second nine weeks, pending a two-week decline in COVID cases and a 5% or less positive testing rate for 14 days prior to the first day of in-person instruction, as reported by the Department of Public Instruction for Lenoir County.” The motion was seconded by Elijah Woods and passed by a 4-3 margin.
Jones County Board of Education unanimously approves ‘Plan B’ for reopening schools
Jones County Board of Education unanimously approves ‘Plan B’ for reopening schools on August 17th. The Board of Education gathered information from their teachers, as well as the parents in the community, to create a hybrid model that incorporates both state and federal safety guidelines. Social distancing will be enforced with all classrooms set up with desks 6 feet apart. Masks will be provided and required for all students and staff with times available for masks to be removed.
Candidates for N.C. General Assembly House seats report Q2 campaign finances
Candidates for House seats in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Greene, Lenoir and Jones counties reported their campaign finances for the second quarter of 2020. The general election will take place on Nov. 3, 2020. Neuse News will provide live election results coverage that evening.
Motorcycle road skills tests to resume next week
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is resuming motorcycle road skills tests beginning Tuesday, July 28, at 70 of the state’s 78 current operational driver license offices.
Trenton native advances to third round of NBC’s The Titan Games
Trenton native Will Sutton retained his Titan title on his second appearance on NBC’s sports competition show The Titan Games. The two-time champion’s third appearance will air on Monday, July 27 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed.
Trenton to receive $995,000 in disaster relief funding
“North Carolina’s communities need strong, resilient water infrastructure to support economic development,” said Governor Cooper. “This funding provides water and wastewater improvements essential for clean water, public health and a brighter economic future.” Trenton’s Disaster Relief will fully fund the 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building relocation.
Farmer's market update for July 24, 2020
Come see all of the fresh and local goodies we have at the farmer’s market this week!
Council evaluates home care facility request previously denied by planning board
A request was made at the Kinston City Council meeting on July 20 to amend an ordinance that would allow the opening of a home care facility. The facility would be within a half-mile of another facility, which violates an existing ordinance.
Gov. Roy Cooper: Congress needs to act now and extend unemployment benefits for struggling workers
by Governor Roy Cooper
The federal government agreed to send an additional $600 to unemployed workers back in March. It’s irresponsible for Congress and the president to stop providing this critical support now when the virus still is spreading rapidly and states, especially in the South, are seeing record high case counts.
Edwards Funeral Home celebrates 100th anniversary, undergoes renovation
If you’ve spent some time living in Kinston at any point during the past century, you probably know of Edwards Funeral Home. According to Jim Eason, who became part-owner of the business in 1986 before spending 30 years at the helm, it's the oldest funeral home in town, and it's been sitting on the same stretch of North Queen Street as long as he has known it existed. And to celebrate its 100th anniversary, current owner Justin Smith is wrapping up major renovations.