Jones County ABC Board distributes nearly $84,000 back to Jones County for FY 2021.
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New Business in Kinston, Three Little Lambs
Her name is Mary and she has three little lambs. Mary Kelley of Kinston has opened an upscale consignment and embroidery storefront at 118 W. North Street called Three Little Lambs.
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots now available
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for more North Carolinians. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to help strengthen and extend protections against COVID-19 infections.
Annual True Smoke Out happening in La Grange
The second Annual True Smoke Out is taking place behind 3365 Fred Everett Road in La Grange through Saturday. The venue opened on Thursday to members and on Friday at 8:30 am officials announced the opening of the Smoke Out.
A Hometowne Holiday set for Sunday, Oct. 24 - Shop Local
“A Hometowne Holiday” shopping event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Exchange in downtown Kinston at 121 W. Gordon St. Admission is free! Door prizes will be announced throughout the afternoon.
Jones County Emergency Management along, Jones County Sheriff’s Office partnering with NCHART and NC Marine Fisheries in aquatic rescue training
Jones County Emergency Management along with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with NCHART and NC Marine Fisheries in an aquatic rescue training Wednesday October 27th at the Brock Mill Pond.
The City of Kinston and Downtown Kinston Revitalization is partnering with Duke Energy Foundation to offer grants between $500 and $2,500 to small businesses for COVID-19 past cost reimbursements or new business and property improvements
Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews council candidate Les Lipford
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with candidate Les Lipford to discuss his City Council 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 mayoral candidate Jeffrey Warren
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with mayoral candidate Jeffrey Warren to discuss his bid to become Kinston's Mayor 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.
Tuna Relay returns to Jones County
The Tuna Relay returns to Jones County on Friday, Oct. 22 - Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 with runners on local roads beginning at 10PM through 10:00AM. The Tuna Relay /70 starts at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department at 3:30AM on Saturday, Oct 23.
2021 Nancy Peele Memorial Scholarships announced
Ms. Tanner West and Ms. Mariela Puac are awarded the scholarships at the entrance to UNC Lenoir Health Care. These excellent students are currently enrolled in the Lenoir Community College Radiography Program. Shown with Tanner and Puac is Constance Hengel, Foundation Director, along with Heather Paramore and Esther Hill from the UNC Lenoir Deparment of Radiology.
Data from North Carolina long-term care facilities show dramatic impact of COVID-19 vaccination
As COVID-19 cases surged this summer fueled by the Delta variant, hospitalizations and deaths among residents in North Carolina long-term care facilities were significantly lower than during the winter surge, as shown in data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The decrease in cases and severe illness can be attributed to vaccination for residents and staff of long-term care facilities and to the work done by long-term care providers to implement measures to protect staff and residents from COVID-19.
Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews council candidate Chris Suggs
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with candidate Chris Suggs to discuss his City Council 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 mayoral candidate Zac Holcomb
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with mayoral candidate Zac Holcomb to discuss his bid to become Kinston's Mayor 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.
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Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews council candidate Michael Martin
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with candidate Michael Martin to discuss his City Council 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.
Professional Baseball skills camp at Lenoir Community College
On November 11, 2021, there will be a professional baseball skills camp at Lenoir Community College. Major league Texas Rangers coach Turtle Thomas will be the lead instructor along with Down East Wood Ducks Pitching Coach Steve Mintz, Head Coach at LCC Gary Smith, and his staff.
Strides Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon at the Kinston Community Center
On October 23, 2021, at the Kinston Community Center from 9:00 am until 11:00 am there will be a fourth annual Strides Rockin’ Walk-A-Thon hosted by Lion’s Industries for the Blind and Kinston Community Center.
Election 2021: BJ Murphy interviews Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon to discuss her bid to become Kinston's Mayor 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.
Neuse News to host live election results show
Join hosts BJ Murphy and Tyndall Davis and the entire Neuse News team for a Facebook LIVE Election Results Show presented by Senator Jim Perry and Social House Vodka on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m.