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Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews Councilman Robert A. Swinson IV
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with Councilman Robbie Swinson to discuss his re-election bid and issues facing the City of Kinston. They discussed the two requests for mayor and council pay increases, department head vacancies, how to help small businesses struggling to find employees, and more.
Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews Mayor Don Hardy
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with Mayor Don D. Hardy to discuss his re-election bid and issues facing the City of Kinston. They discussed the two requests for mayor and council pay increases, department head vacancies, how to help small businesses struggling to find employees, and more.
Election 2021: Submit your endorsement letters for publication
Help your candidate by submitting an endorsement to publish with us.
Down East Wood Ducks to host beer and BP events
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Thursday, they will host the second annual Beer and Batting Practice events presented by Down East Homes. Beer and Batting Practice will take place at Grainger Stadium on Thursday, October 28th and Thursday, November 11th.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Governor Cooper encourages eligible families in North Carolina to apply for Child Tax Credit payments
This month many families across North Carolina are receiving an installment of the advance Child Tax Credit federal payment, which provides them with up to half of their total credit and bolsters their income to meet immediate needs for children’s health and well-being. These dollars can immediately improve the food and financial security of families with children at a critical time as they work to recover from the pandemic.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Former Johnson Music building and Greene's TV Building has new owner
Rocky Mount resident Lea Henry, President of Two Rivers Development Partners, has purchased vacant buildings on North Queen Street, adjacent to Kinston Enterprise Center. The buildings formerly housed the old Johnson Music Building, and Greene's TV building.
Social Security announces 5.9 percent benefit increase for 2022
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today.
Upcoming Lenoir County Meetings
Upcoming Lenoir County Meetings
Governor Cooper signs energy bill including carbon reduction goals into law
“North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future. This new bipartisan law requires the North Carolina Utilities Commission to take steps needed to get North Carolina a 70% reduction in carbon emission by the year 2030 and to carbon neutrality by 2050," said Governor Cooper.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update October 16, 2021
Farmers Market Newsletter, Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Tuesday and Saturday
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kids
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. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Kinston High senior Harvey named a Carolina Panthers Community Captain
Kinston High School senior and All-State football player Nicholas Harvey III is one of 10 student-athletes in North and South Carolina chosen as a 2021 Carolina Panthers Community Captain.
Update on Hugo Fire Department Station 4
Hugo Fire Department shared photos of the newly poured concrete at the location of their new Station 4. In July, the Hugo Fire Department announced on Facebook that they obtained the permits to begin construction of Station 4.
Early Voting information and sample ballots for Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties
Early voting started on Thursday, October 14, 2021, and goes through Saturday, October 30, 2021. Listed below you will find the information for Lenoir County, Greene County, and Jones County on Early Voting and Sample Ballots.
Unique Chick-fil-A Leader Academy brings county’s students together
On the first day of the first year of a first-of-its-kind project, 30 students from six high schools in Lenoir County got a taste of what it takes to be a leader – and got a taste of breakfast from the event’s sponsor, Kinston’s Chick-fil-A.
UPDATE: Kinston High School has resumed their regular school day
A telephoned bomb threat at Kinston High School has caused the evacuation of students and staff from the buildings.
NCDHHS expands demographic data on vaccine dashboard to help identify equity gaps
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide more statewide demographic data for COVID-19 vaccinations. Users will be able to see vaccination rates by race for age groups and ethnicity for age group. The information will be displayed on a new tab named “Additional NC Demographic Data” on the dashboard.