Some of you may have noticed my column was not in last week’s edition of Neuse News. The reason for my dereliction of duty sprang from a host of medical appointments in preparation for total hip replacement surgery on January 5.
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Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
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!
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Governor Cooper signs Executive Order to protect state’s Information Technology Infrastructure
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order prohibiting the use of certain applications and websites on state devices including computers and mobile phones.
Megan Hicks named to President's List for Fall 2022
In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the students named to the President's List for the fall 2022 semester.
Farmer's Market Update for January 14, 2023
Kettle Style Snacks will continue to be at the Farmers Market through the winter months. Rodney will be on site from 9:00 until 5:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, selling pork skins, pork rinds, fried peanuts AND those very delicious funnel cakes.
The Filling Station receives $75,000 grant from Chick-fil-A
The Filling Station has been named a 2023 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award grant recipient! We have received $75,000 to further our work in Jones County, NC
Friday the 13th drawing offers $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
North Carolinians hoping to get lucky on Friday the 13th have a shot at the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history as the jackpot now stands at $1.35 billion.
NCDMV Customers: Beware of Scam Targeting N.C. Residents
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Tina Jewell Graduates from York County Community College
Tina Jewell of Kinston, NC, graduated with an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies from York County Community College.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: Highlights for Lenoir County, Jones County, and Greene County
I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and are enjoying a Happy New Year! We're excited to get back to work serving as your voice in Raleigh for the 2023 legislative session.
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship
Arendell Parrott Academy student, Killen Harper, a semi-finalist for the NCSU Park Scholarship. At graduation, Killen will have completed 11 of the 15 AP courses offered at Parrott. She is a member of APA’s SERV club.
Senator Berger Announces Committee Appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced his intended committee appointments for the 2023-24 legislative biennium.
Greene County Sheriff's Office charge Kinston man with multiple child sex crimes
On 01/09/2023, the Greene County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old William Ray Jones of Kinston. After a months long investigation Jones was charged with First Degree Statutory Rape, Statutory Rape of a Minor less than 15 years old, Sexual Act by Substitute Parent/Custodian, and Indecent Liberties with a Minor. Jones is currently being held in the Greene County Detention Center under a $650,000 secured bond.
Accident involving two 18-wheelers blocks traffic at Queen and 70
A double 18-wheeler accident at the corner of Queen Street and Highway 70 has closed the roads to traffic in all four directions. The Kinston Police Department, Kinston Fire and Rescue, and the Lenoir County Emergency services are on scene.
Senator Perry elevated to Chairman of Finance Committee
Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been appointed as Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee for the 2023-24 legislative biennium, by Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger.
La Grange men arrested following Sunday morning foot chase, shot fired by suspects and robbery
Two men were arrested following the report of a Sunday morning robbery, a foot chase through a neighborhood and a shot fired by one of the suspects during the chase.
Man arrested on 'concealment of death' charge
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man with concealment of death after discovering a dead woman in a Deanswood Drive residence.
Lenoir Community College President and Dean's List, Fall Semester 2022
Congratulations to the following Lenoir Community College students:
Greene County seeking nominations for the 2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for Greene County Volunteers.