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The recommended fiscal year 2023-2024 budget for the Town of La Grange was approved on Monday evening. The recommended budget proposes that the existing tax rate of $0.532/$100 and all other fees and rates in the General Fund remain at current levels.
Greene County Schools today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with ESS, a leading education personnel and management company. As of August 14, 2023, ESS will begin managing the District’s daily and long-term substitute teachers.
As I stroll down Queen St., looking back on the five-year journey of Neuse News, I'm struck by the crucial role we've come to play in our community. When we embarked on this venture, we were simply a group of friends, concerned by the glaring absence of local news reporting and community relevance. We noticed a lack of accountability for public officials and a lack of accessible information for our neighbors. In starting Neuse News, we didn't claim to be seasoned journalists or skilled videographers. Through our publication, social media presence, website, newsletter, and breaking news text alerts, we've aimed to counteract the decline of corporately-owned print news and provide a trusted news source for our community.
Discover the captivating world of digital art and international exhibitions as smART Gallery proudly presents an exclusive "Artist Talk" featuring the renowned artist, Alice Shapiro. Mark your calendars for June 15 at 6 p.m. and join us at the smART Gallery located at 210 N. Queen Street in Kinston.
Alexandra Avery of Kinston,(28503) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the College of Charleston.
Appreciated cooperation from neighboring sheriff’s offices in Greene County and Jones County has helped Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office over the previous 24 hours.
Mills Funeral Home, a long-established funeral home in Kinston, North Carolina, is facing severe consequences as the state's regulatory body, the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service, has revoked its license. The decision comes after a series of violations and customer complaints against the funeral home and its licensed manager, Craig Randolph Mills.
If one entered Greene Early College's Cafeteria during the final two weeks of school, they would have been surprised to find a trendy "Popup Library." Colorful and inviting with an enticing beach theme, students discovered books that piqued their interest and were available for summer reading. These were not just any books; they had been carefully selected by English teachers Natasha Martin and Emily Garris at GEC.
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
More than 500 Lenoir County Public Schools graduating seniors put an exclamation point on a dramatic, often challenging but ultimately successful chapter of their lives during commencement exercises at Kinston, North Lenoir and South Lenoir high schools on Saturday.
There is potential for severe weather today associated with an approaching cold front which will cross the area tonight.
On August 18 & 19, 2023 Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Counties will be holding a livestock show at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena. This show will be a part of the 11 show showmanship circuit in our district. Showmanship rules are to be announced.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
On Saturday, over 266 boats competed in the annual Big Rock Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament. Mama Tried, captained by Lenoir County native Tyler Everett, brought in a massive 41.9lb Wahoo to the Weigh Station, earning the team $20,482.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1.
It has been a very productive month for the North Carolina Senate. We have been working tirelessly on our version of the State Budget, which passed the chamber by a vote of 37-12. We also took the time to remember and honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day – paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom.
I love soup and love to make soup, but I must admit it took a while for me to “warm” up to chilled soups and gazpacho! Cool, refreshing soups can be quite flavorful and hardy especially this time of year and all of the summer bounty available for your recipe. Gazpacho gives us a great way to make a spicy fresh tomato treat and what’s more refreshing than chilled cucumber? Give these recipes a try and see if you can cool down and “warm” up to a Chilled Soup!
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday.
On Friday, June 10, 2022 at approximately 3:15pm in the afternoon, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue responded mutual aid with La Grange Volunteer Fire Department to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a brush fire approaching a structure. Prior to arrival, the Lenoir County 911 Center advised responding personnel the structure contained fireworks.
