On Tuesday night, the Greene County Middle School (GCMS) Cheerleaders competed in the Pitt County Athletic Conference’s annual Cheerleading competition. They finished the night second in their conference.
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Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University President's List
Kinston resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the fall 2022 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is majoring in Dance - BA.
North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Rep. Humphrey appointed as Vice Chair of House Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security Committee
On Tuesday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore appointed Rep. Chris Humphrey (R – Lenoir, Greene, Jones) to serve as the Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on the Disaster Recovery and Homeland Security Committee.
Rabid raccoon found in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
Car crashes into building, driver and two employees sustain minor injuries
First responders were alerted to an incident at 701 Doctor’s Drive, where a car had gone through the side of one of the offices.
KPD: two arrested on multiple charges including drugs, Fentanyl
Officers from the Kinston Police Department respond to calls that lead to locating wanted persons and narcotics.
Meet Me Greene County: Melanie Morgan
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. This installment features someone who impacts our entire region: Lenoir, Jones and Greene Counties. Let me introduce you to Melanie Morgan, the Director of the Neuse Regional Library System.
Gymnasium to be updated for future generations to enjoy
$330,000 from Lenoir County will be used to renovate the J. Melvin Jones Gymnasium in the Town of Pink Hill.
local student named candidate in US Presidential Scholars Program
Laura Fern Jones, a graduating senior at Arendell Parrott Academy, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023.
Lenoir County Sheriff's office assists Greene County with fraud arrests
On 01/24/2023, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office with apprehending two suspects in a Greene County Fraud case. 52 year old Richard Moore and 45 year old Kimberly Matthews, both of Kinston, were taken into custody in Lenoir County by Deputies after Greene County Investigators received information about their location.
LCSO asks public assistance in identifying person in surveillance footage
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in this video surveillance still image.
KPD responds to vape shop alarm
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at approximately 9:49 pm, Kinston Police Department Officers responded to A&T Vape Shop located at 4155 W. Vernon Avenue in reference to an alarm activation at the business.
Kinston Police Department provide larceny case updates
With the help of the community and an investigation both subjects have been identified.
NWS: Updated timing and graphics for severe weather threat on January 25th
Storms will impact our western counties starting as early as 3 PM and progress eastward throughout the evening.
NWS: Threat for potential severe weather continues
We are still monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to push across Eastern NC this evening ahead of a strong cold front.
The Children's Village Academy Student Honor List
Congratulations to the following Children’s Village Academy students:
Christopher Nelson: Library Offers Winter Reads and Black History Month Programming
Neuse Regional Libraries are starting off the new year by providing awesome recreational adult programming for our community members. We have two monthly observances that we will celebrate in January and February, one of which is Winter Reads!
Snow Hill Police seek public's help with person of interest in breaking and entering investigation
According to the Snow Hill Police Department’s Facebook Page, the department is seeking information in identifying an individual who is a person of interest in a breaking and entering investigation. Anyone with information should contact the department at 252-560-9022 or send them a message. According to the statement “Any and all tips regarding the identity of this person will remain anonymous.”
Kinston Police Department seeks public assistance regarding a larceny
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the publics assistance regarding a larceny. on January 19, 2023, two unknown white females received goods and services from a local nail salon. Both left the establishment without paying. They were seen leaving in a black BMW.