Lenoir County Emergency Services along with Sand Hill Vol. Fire Dept., and Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue are currently on scene of a vehicle accident that occurred this morning on Hwy 11 N, just outside of Kinston.
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ENC Renaissance Faire coming to Lenoir County Fairgrounds in April
An outdoor festival for the entire family! Enjoy music, pageantry, jousting, food & drink, games, pirates, Vikings…and so much more!
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:
KPD responds to shots fired, charge with attempted murder
On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am members of the Kinston Police Department were called to the report of shots fired on the 800 block of Dixon St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival officers located several shell casings and discovered that a residence and vehicle had been struck by gunfire.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Brianna Creech named to Western Carolina University's Fall 2022 Dean's List
Congratulations to Brianna Creech, of La Grange, NC, for being named to the Western Carolina University Fall 2022 Dean's List.
Greene County Senior Center gears up for the Senior Games
Greene County Senior Center is excited to announce the Neuse River Senior Games & Silver Arts. Sharron Harrison Director of the Greene County Senior Center shared that it “is an official sanctioned qualifying site for NC State Finals in 2023.” This event will have folks participating from several counties including Craven, Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, and Pamlico.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot grows to $572 million
The Powerball jackpot increased more than $40 million after nobody won Wednesday’s jackpot, and it now stands at $572 million for Saturday’s drawing.
GCMS Cheerleading places second in Conference
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.
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.