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If owner Jim Capps wouldn’t have lost his job 25 years ago, Capps Trailers would not be celebrating a quarter century in business. He set up shop at a desk inside his father’s business, and found his way into the trailer business. Today he offers a wide range of boat, utility, and equipment trailers.
Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram and the Lenoir County Manager Michael James were unable to come to a consensus on how to purchase an armored vehicle for the county. Previously the county voted to approve the purchase with the understanding that the county manager and the sheriff would work together figuring out how to pay for it.
Cassidee Fraser, a 6th grader at Contentnea-Savannah Middle School is NCRunners Rising Star for North Carolina. She is undefeated in the 200m this season.
As the end of early voting draws near and we move closer toward the May 17th Primary, I wanted to put my feelings down on paper and try to convey in written word what this election means not only for myself but for Lenoir County.
Calling all Lenoir County High School Seniors: Heading to college or the workforce? Here's an opportunity to share with the community how you can help Lenoir County through service.
Lenoir Community College student Jazmyne Pearson of Kinston has been named Lenoir Community College’s Dallas Herring Award recipient for 2022. The Dallas Herring Award was established by the North Carolina Community College System to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the state’s earliest advocates of community colleges. The award is bestowed annually upon a student who best embodies Dr. Herring’s philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go.”
Stanley Saloon owner Travis Stanley Harper’s piglet named Dale Oinkhardt Jr. escaped this morning. After a few hours of freedom, the piglet returned home.
Makayla Parks, a 2017 Greene Early College graduate, has reached another academic milestone in her life’s journey. Completing her four- year degree from NCA&T of Greensboro in 2020, she enrolled in East Carolina’s school counseling education master’s program
Lenoir Community College Student Government Association President Kaley Smith of Farmville has been named the Governor Robert Scott Leadership Award recipient, one of the Great 58 in the North Carolina Community College System.
The state of North Carolina is projecting an increase of $1.9 billion over previous estimates. Neuse News reached out to NC Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry and NC Representative Chris Humphrey for their response to the revised General Fund revenue forecast.
Jones County Regional Water System announces periods of low pressure and outages on and near Ten Mile Fork Road including all side roads from 1539 Ten Mile Fork Road to Claude Banks Road.
Seven LCPS educators whose work helps ensure the quality of the district’s standard-setting digital learning initiative have earned their Rethink Education Facilitator Badge from the N.C. Department of Instruction as members of the initial cohort trained to become experts in how to use new statewide blended learning models that add online learning to existing classroom teaching.
Construction of a new traffic pattern on U.S. 70 in Lenoir County at the intersection with Maready Tire and Kennedy Home Road started on Monday.
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
The Got to Be NC Festival marks its eagerly awaited return to the fairgrounds May 20-22 following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Antique tractors, a barbecue buffet fundraiser on May 21, North Carolina food products, rides, games, livestock, kids’ activities, music and entertainment will welcome guests back.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about several exciting activities taking place in Kinston and Lenoir County. Shortly after that column appeared, I learned of a call for auditions that could help residents end up on “The Road to New York.”
East Carolina University (ECU) and Greene Central High School (GCHS) have partnered to provide opportunities for students currently pursuing a career in the electrical field. Interviews for an internship with ECU were held at GCHS.
The Arts & Sciences Laptop Scholarship Committee awards a laptop each year to a deserving student who has been nominated by the department for their scholastic achievement and accomplishments during their time at LCC.
For more than three decades, Parrott Academy first graders have honored their moms with a special Mother’s Day Tea.
Mark your calendars!! Brock Mill Pond Family Movie Night, Friday, May 13th, 7:30pm! Provided by Neuse Regional Libraries, Maysville Rotary Club, Jones County Recreation, and Friends of the Brock Mill Pond. Snacks, Games, and of course the Movie "Moana" will be feature
