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North Carolina Feels Effects of Tropical Storm Elsa
As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
NWS issues Tornado Watch for Eastern NC
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a tornado watch in Eastern North Carolina until 3 PM EDT.
Down East Beaten Up in Loss to Fayetteville
The Down East Wood Ducks pitching staff allowed four homeruns to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a 10-3 loss, Wednesday night. Luisangel Acuña earned the Suddenlink Player of the Game after going two-for-three with a homerun and two RBI.
City of Kinston to hold Citizen Academy
Are you interested in learning more about how the City of Kinston operates? Take part in the City’s citizen academy, Kinston 101!
Tuesday Game: Moss and Acuña Power Wood Ducks to Victory
Thanks to some clutch hitting, the Down East Wood Ducks snuck away with a 9-7 win over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks blew a five-run lead in the bottom of the fifth and committed four defensive errors but thanks to two solo home runs in the top of the seventh powered them to their 31st win of the season.
KPD seeks person of interest in breaking and entering
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify a person of interest in a Breaking and Entering that occurred on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 1905 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, NC. If you know the identity of the person shown below, Please contact the Kinston Police Department at one of the numbers listed below.
LCPS summer school closing at noon Thursday due to weather
LCPS Summer Enrichment Academy sites will close at noon on Thursday, July 8, for students and staff members.
National weather service: Tropical Storm Elsa briefing
The forecast still depicts TS Elsa approaching Eastern NC late tonight, moving through Central and Eastern NC on Thursday. No changes to potential impacts across Eastern NC
Early filers for upcoming 2021 Election
In Lenoir, Jones, and Greene county there are multiple seats open in the 2021 election. The dates to file for candidacy are July 2, 2021, at 12:00 pm through July 16, 2021, at 12:00 pm.
Playoffs Announced for 2021 Minor League Baseball Season
On Wednesday, it was announced that there will be playoffs for the 2021 Minor League Baseball season. Double-A, High-A, and Low-A will all have the same playoff format for the 2021 postseason.
Neuse News names Kristy Bock as Assistant Publisher
Neuse News is excited to announce that Correspondent Kristy Bock has taken the position of Assistant Publisher. The new role will be a smooth transition as she has worked well in bringing local news to our readers over the last two years. "Kristy continues to prove her love of our community through her journalistic lens," said BJ Murphy, Publisher of Neuse News.
Smart Kinston Artist Talk: Joe Wooten
Smart Gallery of the Smart Kinston City Project Foundation is presenting an Artist Talk by one of their Smart Artists, Joe Wooten, a guitarist and jazz pianist. The talk will be Friday, July 9th from 6:30 -7:30 and is free to the public.
City and county officials prepare for Tropical Storm Elsa
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to run along the eastern portion of the United States after it passes through Florida. Current projections show the storm impacting North Carolina on Thursday. City and county officials are working to prepare for the storm.
NWS Morehead City - Tropical Storm Elsa briefing
Heavy rain with localized flash flooding is possible, with up to several inches of rain in heavier downpours. Isolated severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes are possible.
North Carolinians should monitor Tropical Storm Elsa, prepare for significant rains
Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents in eastern and central North Carolina to be prepared for significant rains and possible flooding.
North Lenoir Graduate is North Carolina FFA State President
The North Carolina FFA Association has announced the 2021-2022 North Carolina FFA Officer Team. North Lenoir’s Elizabeth Espino was chosen as the State President.
Northeast Elementary to raise funds for solar energy
NC GreenPower announced earlier this year a list of awardees from 15 North Carolina schools that were awarded a solar educational package valued at $42,000. The schools will also receive donated SunPower solar modules, a STEM curriculum, and teacher training.
NWS predicts Elsa to hit Eastern NC on Thursday
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, the forecast for Tropical Storm Elsa has become a bit more clear this morning, with more agreement that the track of the storm will pass through or near Eastern NC on Thursday. Elsa will be moving quite quickly, and should clear the region by Thursday evening. While no specific wind speeds or rain amounts can be forecast yet, there is a threat for some tropical storm force wind gusts, along with periods of heavy rain and flash flooding. Depending on the exact track, isolated severe storms are possible, including tornadoes. Large breaking waves and strong rip currents are also a threat.
CDC updates North Carolina vaccine data on COVID data tracker
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today updated North Carolina’s vaccine data on its COVID Data Tracker. The number of vaccine doses administered for North Carolina increased by 621,198 doses in addition to regularly uploaded data.