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Jim Perry seeks re-election to NC Senate

Lenoir County was recently joined with Craven and Beaufort counties during the Senate Redistricting process. Previously, Lenoir and Wayne have been grouped together. When asked about the new county grouping for his senate district, Perry replied, “All Senate seats belong to the people, not individual lawmakers, regardless of county groupings. The people honored me when they chose me to serve and I hope they allow me the opportunity to return.”

Hugh Pollock receives order of Long Leaf Pine

Kinston citizen Hugh Pollock was recognized on Sunday, October 31st, at Queen Street Methodist Church where he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Pollock’s achievements as an educator, coach, dedicated church member, and Kinston civic leader were cited as he received the award. Bill Rowland, a member of Queen Street UMC who was inducted into the Order in 2012,