On Saturday, October 8, 2022 Snow Hill and Shine Rural Volunteer Fire Department will host their 8th Annual Sportsman’s Giveaway. The fire departments joined forces eight years ago to host one of the biggest fundraisers of the year.
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Accident involving Greene County Sheriff's deputy holds up morning commute
According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, this morning around 7:15am SRO Deputy Frushica Best was involved in a vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Highway 258 N between Newell Road and 903 North.
Celebrating Ten Years with Litter
This year Greene Early College celebrates a ten-year contractual agreement with NC Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway Program. To celebrate the commitment, over 40 very willing students combed the shoulders and ditches on Middle School Road on Friday September 23 to collect litter.
Join Wild Oaths for Fall Harvest
Wild Oaths Wedding Venue is hosting a free, family friendly community event. As one of the newest businesses in downtown Kinston, it's the perfect time to come together and get to know the business and what they offer.
NC Cooperative Extension collecting for "Lend A Helping Hand"
Fair attendees can "Lend A Helping Hand" by donating items such as non-perishable foods items, hygiene products, and paper products, such as toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, cups, etc. Although food is of utmost importance the need for hygiene and paper products is important too. Folks will be able to drop them in the designated area before they enter the midway.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
South Lenoir student earns academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs
Congratulations to our own Hayden Zeagler, who is one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs!
North Carolina's August County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in August and remained unchanged in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.9 percent while Buncombe, Swain, and Chatham Counties each had the lowest at 3.1 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.
Steve Hines: Sick and Tired of Elections
“I am sick and tired of elections,” he said. “Mostly, I am tired of all the arguing and nobody really helping us out, just themselves. I don’t trust any of them.”
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Farmers Market Update: Closed Saturday, October 1, 2022
Market closed on October 1, 2022 due to inclement weather.
Lenoir County Highway Requires Temporary Closure
A short section of U.S. 258 near the Lenoir-Jones county line is scheduled to close next week for drainage improvements.
NC Cooperative Extension to host second annual Casserole Cook-Off
NC Cooperative Extension will be hosting the second Annual Casserole Cook-Off. There will be two categories: meat and meatless casseroles. You must include which category you are entering with your name and number and a full description of the recipe. There are monetary prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and the overall winner. The winners will be featured in the Neuse News and on our social media formats as well.
NWS: Tornado Watch has been issued for Eastern NC
A Tornado WATCH has been issued for our entire area through 10 PM.
Kinston Police searching for suspect charged with attempted murder
The suspect has been identified as Terris Terrell Turnage, 43, of Kinston N.C. Investigators were able to obtain warrants on Turnage for Attempted Murder and he remains at large. Turnage should be considered armed and dangerous and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kinston Police Department.
Lenoir County Magistrate chosen as Magistrate of the Year
Sheriff Ingram and our entire Office offer our Congratulations to Lenoir County Magistrate Wayne Dawson for being chosen as the North Carolina Magistrate of the Year.
Roadblocks did not stop LCC Truck Driver Training grad from hitting the road
What seemed like one roadblock after another, Shawn Cooper of Kinston was determined to complete his educational goals at Lenoir Community College. He just needed a little motivation to stay on track.
Volunteers Come Together for Project Welcome Home
On September 29, 2022, volunteers from Hope Restoration, the Red Cross, the Kinston Fire Department, City of Kinston, Kinston Police Department, Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation and Wells Fargo came together for Project Welcome Home.
Frink history teacher wins statewide award
An EB Frink Middle School teacher known for his ability to bring the past into the present for his students has won an Outstanding Teacher of North Carolina History Award from the Historical Society of North Carolina.
Another rabid raccoon was found in lenoir county
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon has tested positive for rabies.