Students from Lenoir County Early College High School researched the workings of the legal system in Lenoir County during a recent tour of the Lenoir County Courthouse.
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Salvador Abrego Tinoco: Candidate for Greene County Board of Commissioners, District 4
Republican Salvador Abrego Tinoco is a 37-year-old graduate from South Lenoir High School. Originally from Seven Springs, he has been a advocate for growth and change in Greene County and would like to inject new visions and ideas to help further the quality of life of the citizens of Greene County. He’s running for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners against Democrat incumbent Bennie Heath.
Michael Chastain: Candidate for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 5
Michael Chastain hopes to be the next Lenoir County Commissioner representing District 5 (Contentnea, K5, K6, and K7). He retired from the US Postal Service in 2018 with 33 years of service. He worked the graveyard shift, which allowed him to work a part-time job with the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department where he taught gymnastics. Chastain still does some work at Fairfield Recreation Center and with substitute teaching. Serving is in his blood.
Chadwick Stokes: Paranormal Investigation of Historic Harmony Hall - Friday, October 28th 2022
On Friday, October 28th 2022, the Lenoir County Historical Association is giving a small number of visitors an opportunity to experience for themselves the alleged hauntings of Historic Harmony Hall. Visitors who purchase a ticket ahead of time will reserve a spot for the evening’s program.
Greene Early College Establishes a HOSA Chapter
Seeking to expand opportunities for GEC students, biology teacher, Shontia Blount, chartered HOSA at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Health Science Education Division of ACTE, HOSA, Future, Health Professionals, is a national student organization. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
LCPS middle school student receives lifesaving award from NC Insurance Commissioner
Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal, went to Rochelle Middle School to present a Commissioner's Award for Heroism to Zsakiyah Sutton for her extraordinary actions during a fire in her home last November. “The courageous acts of this young lady helped save the life of her infant brother, and for that she is a true hero,” said Commissioner Causey. “It is an honor for me to present this award to her.”
Driver transported to ECU Health in Greenville after single car accident
On Tuesday around 12:30pm, Emergency Services, the Kinston Police Department and Kinston Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of E New Bern Road and Meadowbrook Dr.
Halloween Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign kicks off statewide today
There’s nothing scarier than the consequences of driving while impaired. To discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel after drinking this Halloween, law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and using checkpoints and saturation patrols as part of the statewide Booze It & Lose It campaign Oct. 24-31.
LCC Coordinator part of Class 30 Leadership North Carolina
Lenoir Community College Workforce Development Coordinator Prudencio IV Martinez-Mengel is among 55 civic and community leaders from across the state that have been accepted to form the 2022-2023 class for Leadership North Carolina (LNC), the state’s premier leadership engagement program.
College Application Week help, hype get Class of 2023 ready for next step
For Reina Pickard, a good day at school is a day when she’s too busy to eat lunch. By that standard, there were a lot of good days during College Application Week, when school counselors and college advisors like Pickard cleared their schedules to help LCPS seniors submit fee-free applications to community colleges, colleges and universities across North Carolina.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Jackie Rogers, candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Jackie Rogers to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Ronnie Ingram, Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Ronnie Ingram to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Veterans' Roundtable: 2022 Veterans Day events
Our new weekly articles have veterans’ news for everyone, keeping Kinston & Lenoir County residents abreast of all veterans’ issues & events. We accept any information concerning veterans. However, we need the information a week in advance---on Monday before it is to be published the following Monday--- sent to dsh2526@gmail.com or dropped off at G.I. Joe’s.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Letter to the editor: Vote Jonathan Britt, Lenoir County Board of Education
As a retired educator and former Chairperson of the Lenoir County Board of Education and retired physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology who both care deeply about our community and Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), it is with great hope and a clear vision for the future of our schools that we are asking you to vote for Jonathan Britt for Lenoir County Board of Education - District 5.
Farmers Market update for October 22, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Election 2022 candidate interview: Sheriff Matt Sasser for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Matt Sasser to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: James Harper for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with James Harper to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Rachel Turner for Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Neuse News sat down with Rachel Turner to discuss her candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Clerk of Court.