The following officials were sworn in by Susan Gray (Register of Deeds) during the Jones County Commissioners Meeting on Monday:
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Lenoir County Public School Board swearing in ceremony
The Lenoir County Public School Board held a swearing in ceremony on Monday for W.D. Anderson and Keith King who retained their seats. Michelle Cash was also sworn in. She ran unopposed in the midterm election after beating incumbent Billy Davis in the primaries. Anderson and King were sworn in by Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court Mary Alphin, and Cash was sworn in by Wayne County Deputy Clerk Rachel Turner.
Council proposes special meeting to address safety concerns
Concern for the safety of Kinston was the public sentiment at the city council meeting on Tuesday. After the public comments, Council members Chris Suggs and Felicia Solomon revisited a tabled agenda item on a town hall type discussion with the community to address concerns about recent crime.
Frink, Pink Hill earn spot on state Top 10 list for academic progress
Two LCPS schools have been recognized as among the best in the state for their work with students with disabilities, based on those students’ academic progress during the last school year.
On Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 7:42pm officers responded to a hit and run involving a vehicle vs pedestrian at the intersection of Vernon Ave and Rhem St.
Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-off to be held in Deep Run
The Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cookoff will be on December 9th and 10th at South Lenoir High School at 3355 Highway 11 in Deep Run. The Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-Off is a fundraiser for Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department and the Deep Run community. Mr. Gray was said to be the heart of the Deep Run community and is remembered for all the hogs he cooked for the people and community he loved.
Swearing in ceremony held for Mary Alphin, Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court
Mary Alphin was sworn in today by outgoing Clerk of Superior Court Dawn G. Stroud at the Lenoir County Courthouse. Alphin won the November Midterm election for the position, beating out Brooketah Banks and Rachel Turner. Alphin followed up her ceremony by swearing in her clerks’ assistants and deputies.
Swearing in ceremony held for Lenoir County Commissioners Daughety, Rouse, and Best
A swearing in ceremony was held for Commissioners J. Mac Daughety, Eric Rouse, and Roland Best. Daughety and Rouse were unopposed in November’s midterm election, and Best beat out candidate Michael Chastain to retain his seat on the board.
Update: KPD announce arrest for damage in Pearson Park
On November 24, 2022, the Christmas decorations in Pearson Park were damaged. KPD previously released photos of possible subjects involved. On December 5, 2022 Detectives with KPD obtained an arrest warrant for Timothy Grey (20) of Lenoir County for Damage to Personal Property.
Three Officials Took their Oath in Greene County on Monday
“Today, at the Greene County Board of Commissioners Meeting, Bennie Heath, Jerry Jones, and Ray Johnson took the oath of office as County Commissioners.”
Swearing in ceremony for Jackie Rogers, Lenoir County Sheriff
A swearing in ceremony was held at the Lenoir County Courthouse for Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers. Rogers was sworn in by Dawn Stroud, former Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court. Rogers won the November midterm election against incumbent Ronnie Ingram.
WATCH: La Grange's Christmas Parade
Watch the entire La Grange Christmas Parade from Sunday, November 27, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
WATCH: Deep Run's Christmas Parade
Watch the entire Deep Run Christmas Parade from Saturday, November 26, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
WATCH: Kinston's Christmas Parade
Watch the entire Kinston Christmas Parade from Saturday, December 3, 2022. Special thanks to our title sponsors: Lenoir Community College, CappsTrailers.com, and Southern Bank.
Dear Santa Letters
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Snow Hill Primary announces weekly Terrific Kid awards
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The First Greene County School Employee of the Month for the 2022-2023 School Year has been Awarded
Greene County Schools has selected their first Outstanding Employee of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year. For November, Ms. Patricia Riggs, an English Language Arts teacher at Greene County Middle School, has been recognized with this honor.
Mike Parker: Has the Spirit of Christmas Past died?
Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a record, despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing pandemic.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, Rose Burton
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. “Meet Me Greene County” column is a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work and play.