This month, visitors to Grifton’s town museum will be awed by the vibrant and colorful North Carolina “Hundred Counties Quilt.” This is the second time in two years that the 18 x 9 foot quilt has been on display in Grifton.
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Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kinston Police investigate drive-by shooting
On October 17, 2020, at approximately 10:34 pm, Officers with the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to the report of a subject that had been shot near 18 Carver Courts. Upon arrival officers met with Andre DeBaptiste of Kinston, who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the lower abdomen that occurred during an apparent drive-by shooting. Mr. DeBaptiste was transported by Lenoir County EMS to Vidant Medical center where he remains in stable condition.
South Queen Street project begins adding lights on the bridges
The evolution of the South Queen Street Bridge has the beginnings of a new addition. Light fixtures are in the works for both sets of bridges. The larger section of the bridge over the Neuse River will have six light poles, and the smaller section over land will have four. Adding the lights to the bridge will bring the six-year project to fruition after DOT approached the city of Kinston to schedule a resurfacing of Queen Street. The city used that opportunity to replace the water and sewer lines on Queen Street as well as incorporate new landscaping.
Governor Cooper announces grants to rural communities to attract 366 new jobs and more than $91.3 million in private investment
Lenoir County: A $500,000 grant will help the County provide industrial access at the NC Global TransPark. The expansion of a taxiway to the north side of the runway will accommodate the needs of Draken International, which operates the largest fleet of privately-owned tactical aircraft in the world. This project will support the addition of 40 jobs and an investment of $50 million by the company.
Candidate Interview - Chad Rouse
Chad Rouse joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Rouse is running for one of two At-large seats on the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Topics discussed include the Hwy 70 bypass's impact on Lenoir County, property tax rate, growing Lenoir County and more.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for Trenton Fire Department's new firehouse
Recently, the Trenton Fire Department unveiled their new building in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Trent River rose to historic levels during Hurricane Florence and Trenton was one of the counties hit the hardest by the natural disaster.
Thousands greet Trump at Greenville rally
An enthusiastic crowd greeted Pres. Trump in Greenville today at his campaign rally. Trump spoke for well over an hour, touching on familiar campaign refrains such as immigration, the economy and taxes. The president also touted his administration’s response to the pandemic, and criticized NC Gov. Roy Cooper for his coronavirus response, and encouraged residents of the state to express their opposition for continued shutdowns to the governor.
Candidate Interview - Bruce Hill
Bruce Hill joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Hill, an incumbent, is running as an At-large candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Early voters experienced long lines but didn't mind the wait
Early voting started today in Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties. With pandemic precautions in place, the wait time to vote has varied by location. The wait time at the Kinston Community Center at 8:00 am, was about 25 minutes and Fairfield Rec Center had reports of approximately an hour wait from start to finish.
LCC Names head baseball coach
Gary L. Smith of Trenton has been named Lenoir Community College’s head baseball coach for the 2020-2021 season.
Governor Cooper announces applications open for new rent and utility assistance program
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that applications are now being accepted for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program, which will assist eligible low- and- moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The new program seeks to promote housing stability during the ongoing pandemic by providing rent and utility assistance to prevent evictions and utility disconnections.
Candidate Interview - Michelle Cash
Michelle Cash for Lenoir County School Board joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Cash is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
Dr. Frank Creech has been selected as a 2020 Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award winner for the Aspiring Superintendent program
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) has announced the selection of Dr. Creech, as a recipient of the Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award.
Peterson family still swinging at the LCC Foundation Golf Classic
The recent Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic has a special meaning for Ralph Peterson of Raleigh. He and his sons have played in the tournament since 2012 in memory of Ralph’s father, Guy Peterson, an icon at LCC for many years. This year was no different. The team led by Peterson included Mark Peterson, Walter Wells, and Steve Wiggs.
Candidate Interview - Merwyn Smith
Merwyn Smith joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Smith, an incumbent, is running as an At-large candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.
President Trump is coming to Greenville
Since September, President Trump will visit North Carolina for the seventh time as he prepares for the November election. On Thursday, October 15, President Trump will be at the Pitt-Greenville Airport at 1:00 pm at 400 Airport Road in Greenville.
Varsity teams in action next month as LCPS adjusts sports calendar
Varsity athletic competition will resume next month for LCPS high schools as the district brings its sports calendar in line with North Carolina High School Athletic Association recommendations, flipping some fall and winter sports seasons as a precaution during the coronavirus pandemic.
Juvenile struck by vehicle on Rouse Road
On October 12th, 2020, at approximately 10:35 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on the 2300 block of Rouse Road in Kinston involving a pedestrian.
Candidate Interview - Nancy Gilmore for School Board
Nancy Gilmore for Board of Education joins Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy to discuss today's issues ahead of the General Election. Gilmore is running as an At-large write-in candidate for one of two seats on the Lenoir County School Board. Topics discussed include challenges facing public schools, in-person learning, stakeholders' influence on your decisions, funding from Lenoir County and the State, and more.