A long list of metaphors could describe the place LCPS Transportation Director Anthony Mitchell finds himself now. Last stop. Off duty. Parking the bus. Mitchell – formally known as the Rev. Dr. Anthony Mitchell – has one he likes best.
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Greene Early College Phi Theta Kappa 2022 Fall Inductees
Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents and recognized in 1929 by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Lenoir County family participates in foreign exchange student program
Every year, students from other countries come to America as part of a Student Exchange Program. This year, the Kennedy family is one of the host families to have an exchange student. The Kennedy family lives in Lenoir County and they are hosting Martje Tammen from Lower Saxony, Germany. As part of the program, Martje attends South Lenoir High School as a junior.
Neuse News year in review: January
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on January’s most memorable articles.
Lenoir County Farm Bureau President Alton Roberson among those honored at Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 4-7th at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. Congratulations to Lenoir County Farm Bureau President Alton Roberson, who was recognized among his peers at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon.
Matt Lococo: Meet Me Greene County, featuring Amber Hargett
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play.
KPD seeking information in weekend shooting
On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at approximately 2:50pm, members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of a subject that had been shot on the 1200 block of Tower Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
James "Jimbo" S. Perry has been named as co-executive director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). His tenure begins January 1, 2023. Melvin Wright is the executive director and has served in this capacity since November 1999 until his retirement in August 2017. Wright resumed his role as executive director in March 2019.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County Department of Social Services Plans Major Building Renovation
Beginning on or around the week of December 19, 2022, the Lenoir County Department of Social Services will begin a major building renovation that is projected to last through on or about March 31, 2023.
Two Sisters Win Regional & National Calendar Competition
Every year, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organization (NAHRO) holds a poster contest called “What Home Means To Me” for their yearly calendar. The “What Home Means To Me” calendar contest gathers submissions from all the regional and national chapters of NAHRO and is judged by representatives from the Housing Assistance Council, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and the National American Indian Housing Council.
Christmas comes early to Maysville: Town awarded $899,000 in Transformation Grants
Maysville – The State of North Carolina just announced that the Town of Maysville was awarded two grants from the North Carolina Rural Transformation Grant Fund that will help bring economic development to the town’s Main Street. The first grant is for $850,000 from the Downtown Revitalization category, and the second grant is for $ 49,999 from the Rural Community Capacity (RC2) category.
Lenoir County housing market update for 2022
At a recent Rotary Club meeting, realtors Jess Edwards and Nathan Perry provided an update on the housing market in Lenoir County. The average home price in Lenoir County has risen. In 2016, the average home price was $98,000. In 2022, the average price is $162,000 and expected to rise by the end of the year. For a single residential home, in 2016, the price was $105,000 and in 2022 it is $180,686.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Farmers Market update for December 17, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
The Smile Bar brings clean smiles to eastern NC
The Smile Bar is a retail studio dedicated to luxury oral care & beauty that is curated by dentist & beauty enthusiast Dr. Pitt. The Smile Bar is located in the heart of Downtown Kinston at 108 W Gordon St. Their services range from standard teeth whitening, whitening touch-up sessions and studio rentals. Dr. Pitt sells upscale products for dental cleaning, hair care and women and men’s wellness.
Lenoir County and Town of LaGrange announce the consolidation of building inspection services
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, a consolidated Building Inspections Department will provide Permitting, Plan Review and Inspections services for the Town of La Grange, Town of Pink Hill and all of unincorporated Lenoir County.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cookie Baking Time
Get out the cookie sheets; it’s time to start baking the Holiday cookies and treats. Nothing feels and smells like Christmas as much as Holiday baking. Many of you know that I am not a baker…it is much to precise of a science for me.so the recipes you will see in this cookie baking article will be very easy and almost foolproof!
flyExclusive Lays off at least 50 employees two weeks before Christmas, on the heels of a potential IPO announcement
flyExclusive, one of Kinston’s most celebrated and prized employers and self-proclaimed fastest-growing private airlines in the country, laid off as many as 55 people on Friday, effective immediately.
On October 18, 2022, Neuse News reported, “flyExclusive to become publicly traded through business combination agreement with EG Acquisition.” flyExclusive CEO Jim Segrave stated, “flyExclusive is raising the bar in the private aviation industry and creating the best possible experience for customers, partners, and employees so we can create more moments that matter.”
Update: Arrest made in November shooting on Vernon Avenue
With assistance from the public, Zion McMillan (20) of Farmville, N.C. was identified as one of the assailants in the November 27th shooting that occurred at 1609-B W. Vernon Ave. Kinston, N.C. Warrants were obtained on McMillan for (2) Counts of Attempted First Degree Murder.