The following building permits were granted in Lenoir County:
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Neuse News is thankful...Part 2
Neuse News is grateful to be in Kinston, and thankful for the many businesses and places in and around town that have served us well throughout the year.
Sharp decline in out-of-school suspensions reflect LCPS’s aim to keep students in class
An intentional, coordinated effort by Lenoir County Public Schools to strengthen the connection between teachers, students and parents has cut the number of out-of-school student suspensions by more than half over the past five school years.
Neuse News is thankful for Kinston...Part 1
Neuse News is grateful to be in Kinston, and thankful for the many businesses in and around town that have provided us with services we loved throughout the year. The team at Neuse News took a moment to give love to the places they are thankful to have found homes in Kinston.
"Herritage-1 Vue-0"
In the early morning hours, a car brushed against the bricks of the building, took out a light pole, and wedged between the building and the trees. The Herritage recently opened when Governor Cooper allowed bars to open with outdoor seating in October after being forced to close for the better part of 2020.
State leaders at odds with Governor over broadband funds
North Carolina General Assembly and the Cooper Administration are at odds over whether the Growing Rural Economies through Access to Technology (GREAT) Program is an eligible use of federal CARES Act money. Governor Cooper’s Press Secretary, US Rep. Greg Murphy and NC Senator Jim Perry all share their thoughts on the matter.
Reece Gardner: We have a lot to be thankful for
Well, we are blessed with another Thanksgiving week, and all of us have a lot to be thankful for. I am blessed to have the opportunity to spend some time with my children and grandchildren - Daughter Jessica and Son-in-Law Bob and Son Reece & Daughter-in-Law Lisa, along with our grandchildren, Rachel, Davis, Patrick & Shea, and Tessa.
State Rep. John Bell will serve a fourth term as House majority leader
When the General Assembly reconvenes next year, State Rep. John Bell will serve a fourth term as House majority leader. The majority leader since 2016, Mount Olive native Bell resides in Goldsboro and represents portions of Wayne, Johnston, and Greene counties in House District 10. He defeated opponent Carl Martin in the 2020 November election.
Governor Cooper to tighten mask requirements and enforcement
Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25. The Order also adds the mask requirement to several additional settings including any public indoor space even when maintaining 6 feet of distance; gyms even when exercising; all schools public and private; and all public or private transportation when travelling with people outside of the household.
Robert Lee Strother released from hospital, first court appearance
Robert Lee Strother had his first appearance in court this morning and is now being held at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center in Kinston. He was treated and released at a local hospital on Sunday after being taken into custody Saturday night near a residence on Banks School Road.
Greene Early College students excel at expo
Lenoir Community College’s Cosmetology Department recently sponsored the 2020 annual hair expo. The theme was Mystical Hair Live Model Show.
Business Brief: Local law firm donates Thanksgiving meal baskets to families in need
Whitley Law Firm ensures families have a Thanksgiving dinner by donating meal baskets to The Salvation Army.
Community Council for the Arts sponsoring Holiday ArtsMarket
Calling All Holiday Shoppers!! The Community Council for the Arts is sponsoring a Holiday ArtsMarket beginning Saturday, November 21 and running through Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Suspect in custody: Robert Lee Strother is apprehended
Suspect Robert Lee Strother has been apprehended tonight. Strother, the subject of a man hunt by local law enforcement agencies in Lenoir and surrounding counties, shot LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning. Law enforcement searched for Strother throughout the day on Friday after locating the truck Strother stole.
Manhunt continues for Robert Lee Strother
***ARMED AND DANGEROUS***
The multi-agency manhunt for Robert Lee Strother continued throughout the night Friday into Saturday morning in the Kennedy Home Road corridor. As the sun rises over Lenoir County this morning, more agencies will be on hand to assist the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, including Greene County, said LCSO Maj. Ryan Dawson. He also asked for the public’s aid in apprehending Strother, who has multiple felony charges pending after shooting LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning and stealing his truck.
“If anyone has any tips about this case, please call 252-559-6118,” Dawson said. “We also appreciate the thoughts and prayers from Lenoir County residents the past couple of days in regards to this situation.”
Parrott students gift local food banks
Thursday November 19 ended Parrott Academy’s annual Middle School canned goods drive. The Middle School Council challenged 169 of their classmates in grades six through eight to “stock the cubbies” that line the corridor. Over the past two weeks, the kids have brought in a cornucopia of non-perishables.
Greene Lamp receives grant for 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Projects
September 11th is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. AmeriCorps, formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced funding that will bring American’s together to focus on service to others through national days of service. Greene Lamp was the only organization in North Carolina to be awarded this grant which will support volunteer activities on the annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and throughout the year.
LCC announces spring registration for state-of-the-art facility
The Lenoir Community College Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at 3800 NC Hwy 58 in Kinston, offers classes in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Integrated Machining, Industrial Systems Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The state-of-the-art facility reopened in the fall and was previously used for Spirit training.
Farmer's Market update for November 20th - Super Saturday!
The Lenoir County Farmers Market is hosting SUPER SATUR DAY this Saturday, November 21st. Put on your mask and your jacket and join us, carefully observing the social distancing rules, and see what talented people are all around us. There will be craftsmen this week, showing their works; Christmas items, art, earrings, woven items and hemp products, shelled and unshelled pecans.
UNC Lenoir Health Care now offering highly advanced robotic-arm assisted joint replacement procedures
UNC Lenoir Health Care has introduced robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery which will advance hip and knee replacement surgery in eastern North Carolina. The system, known as Mako Smart Robotics is one of the first offered in this region.