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Local News, Education

Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.

Oct 20

Oct 20 Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue has received a $2,250 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.

Oct 20

Oct 20 Parks and Cummings answer FAQ's for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 3

Local News, Politics

Recently the Lenoir County Economic development office folded into the Global TransPark. Does this benefit Lenoir County, why or why not? How can we improve the pay scale for Lenoir County employees? What do you see as the correct balance between historic preservation and cultural sensitivity? Do you believe Lenoir County Government adequately funds the Lenoir County Public School System? Is our County property tax rate adequate to support the needs of Lenoir County government?

Oct 19

Oct 19 Lenoir County reports three deaths in a single day due to covid-19

The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting the 36th, 37th and 38th death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. One patient was younger than 65 with underlying health conditions. The other two patients were older than 65 with underlying health conditions. To protect privacy, no further information will be released.

Oct 19

Oct 19 APA seniors enjoy ECW food truck

Education, Local News

Parrott Academy administrators created a special “Food Truck Friday” for senior students on October 16th. Head of School Brooks Sutton spearheaded the effort, contacting East Coast Wings and arranging for every senior to advance order his or her favorite ECW dish.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Kinston Community Health Center has a new CEO, Lisa Wallace

The Kinston Community Health Center announced that Lisa Wallace, KCHC board member for the past five years, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. She took the reigns after the unexpected passing of Darlene Ennett. Board Chair Rosalind McDonald stepped down to become the interim CEO after Ennett passed.

Oct 19
Oct 19 Stephen Waddell named Warden at Greene Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Stephen B. Waddell as the new warden of the Greene Correctional Institution in Greene County.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Grifton museum hosts state quilt

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.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Lenoir County land transfers

Matters of Record, Local News

The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:

Oct 18

Oct 18 Kinston Police investigate drive-by shooting

Crime, Local News

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.

Oct 18

Oct 18 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.

Oct 18

Oct 18 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.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Candidate Interview - Chad Rouse

Politics, Local News

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.

Oct 17

Oct 17 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.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Thousands greet Trump at Greenville rally

Catherine Hardee

Local News, Politics

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.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Candidate Interview - Bruce Hill

Education, Local News, Politics

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.

Oct 15

Oct 15 Early voters experienced long lines but didn't mind the wait

Local News, Politics

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.

Oct 15

Oct 15 LCC Names head baseball coach

Education, Local News

Gary L. Smith of Trenton has been named Lenoir Community College’s head baseball coach for the 2020-2021 season.

Oct 15

Oct 15 Governor Cooper announces applications open for new rent and utility assistance program