Attorney General Josh Stein visited Kinston to discuss issues related to violent crime in North Carolina. The meeting, hosted by Mayor Don Hardy, was attended by local leaders, law enforcement officials, and community members.
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Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update October 28, 2023
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for October 28, 2023. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Comfort food makes chilly weather better
Chilly fall nights do not have to leave you searching for your stretchy pants. Tap into the season’s best fall flavors with these recipes you can feel good about! Sadly, often our favorite warm creamy comfort foods are loaded with calories and fat. Here are some traditional yummy recipes, made just a little lighter so they will be a little better on the waistline!
2023 Municipal Election candidate Felicia Solomon
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Felicia Solomon.
State math teacher group honors EB Frink’s Lindo
The honors continue to add up for EB Frink Middle School math teacher Pauline Lindo. Named LCPS’s Teacher of the Year in 2022, she was recognized recently by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics as the district’s Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher for 2022-2023.
2023 Municipal Election candidate Sammy Aiken
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Sammy Aiken.
Veterans' Corner: Upcoming events for Veterans Week
SALUTE, the non-profit organization that runs the GI Joe Living History Museum and the Walk of Honor, began with an idea. The idea was to honor the veterans of Lenoir County for their sacrifices in defending the freedoms of America’s people.
GEC Delegation Attends Conference
Hosted by Greene Central, the Southeast regional HOSA Leadership Conference was held at the Greene County Wellness Center on October 19. The SE regional consists of nine counties. This conference was to offer opportunities to develop leadership skills as well as hear from candidates vying for leadership positions. Only ten delegates from each chapter, with three voting delegates, could attend the event.
2023 Municipal Election candidate Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Mayor Pro Tem Antonio Hardy.
Interview with 2023 Municipal Election candidate Michael Whitfield
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Michael Whitfield
Helping Cats in Need: Segal's Second Book Supports Rescue Fund
We are proud to announce Gwen W. Segal’s second book, this time for children. "Mostly True Tales from Wild Serenity" is out! In hardcopy and paperback. Order early if you want a hard copy in time for Hanukkah or Christmas. Gwen will have a booth at the Holly Jolly Show in Kinston on November 17-18, but hard copies will only be available through order on Amazon.
Statewide Halloween 'Booze It & Lose It' Enforcement Campaign Underway
RALEIGH – Few things are scarier than the consequences of driving while impaired. From now until Oct. 31, statewide law enforcement will be increasing saturation patrols and using checkpoints to keep impaired drivers off the road, as part of the annual “Booze It & Lose It” campaign.
Assistant Town Clerk next to go in Pink Hill Town Hall meltdown
Isabel Aguirre is the latest town employee to leave the Town of Pink Hill. She cited unprofessionalism
Energetic and effective, Moon named LCPS Principal of Year
Dr. Michael Moon, who has distinguished himself and the school he leads through academic achievement, was named on Monday as the 2023-2024 Principal of the Year for Lenoir County Public Schools.
Interview with 2023 Municipal Election Mayoral Candidate Mike Horne
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Mike Horne.
Kinston Residents Recognized with Governor's Awards for Excellence
Raleigh – Forty-two state employees from nine state agencies and four University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence during a 2 p.m. ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of History on Tuesday, October 24.
Interview with 2023 Municipal Election Candidate Joshua Eing
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Joshua Eing.
Jones County Hunters Association’s 2nd Annual Big Buck Bash
The Jones County Hunters Association’s 2nd Annual Big Buck Bash will be held this weekend, October 27-28, at the Trenton Fairgrounds. This event benefits the community in many ways. The JCHA supports local schools with a Coats for Kids Drive at Christmas. They were able to deliver many gift bags full of coats to Jones County Schools last December.
Firefighter Jack Mozingo remembered for his heroic service
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue posted the following on their Facebook page: Its with great sadness to announce the passing of Jack Mozingo. Jack began his fire career with Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue in July 1993 and moved his career to Greenville Fire Rescue in 2007.