The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for November 4, 2023. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
All in Local News
Supporting October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Friday, October 19th, Teacher Victoria Nobles, HOSA members Jeidy Tevalan and Kayla Guzman delivered 18 gift bags to ECU Oncology to be distributed to women in breast cancer treatment.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: What to do with leftover Halloween candy
Don’t need all that Leftover Halloween Candy? Here’s What You Can Do With It!!! Buy too much Halloween Candy? Or maybe you had less Trick-or-Treaters? It’s so easy to pick up those tiny little candy bar treats if you have them in a bowl at home after Halloween.
Neuse Barbell Club: Where fitness meets community in Kinston
Ashley Dawson, the mastermind behind Neuse Barbell Club, has opened up a new fitness center with a mission. Offering weight lifting, cardio gymnastics, biometrics, and overall functional fitness, the Neuse Barbell Club aims to bring a refreshing approach to exercise that caters to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Multi-family sale and consignment
There will be a multi-family yard sale and consignment on Friday, November 3rd and 4th at 1802 S. 258 HWY.
Investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to UNC Lenoir in regards to investigating a sexual assault of a minor child that had occurred hours before. Investigators began following up on leads, and on Monday, October 30, 2023, warrants for Indecent Liberties with a Child were obtained on Calvin Holloway, 21, of Kinston.
Kinston Police Department: Case update
On Monday, October 30, 2023, Investigators with the Kinston Police Department were able to obtain warrants on Donteon Foye, 22, of Kinston, for 1st Degree Murder in the shooting death of Jaliek Pridgen on October 18, 2023. Foye is currently in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Corrections, where he is serving a sentence for violating the terms of his parole.
Man arrested on charges from three counties following foot chase
A man was arrested Wednesday in the Jackson Heights community following a traffic stop that led to a foot chase.
Croom faces charges, including felony flee to elude and DWI
Officers on D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop with Curtis Croom for a motor vehicle violation. Croom failed to stop and attempted to flee from officers. Croom eventually stopped, jumped from the vehicle, and fled on foot. With assistance from Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Croom was located in a wooded area and taken into custody. Croom was arrested and charged with the following:
Arrest made after high-speed chase and gun discovery in KPD stop
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle for vehicle violations. As detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to stop and accelerated to a higher speed. During this time the driver, Randall McNeal, was seen attempting to hide something.
Residential Electrical Fire and second, separate fire, a Person Succumbed to Smoke Inhalation
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue had two separate structure fires back-to-back on Wednesday into early Thursday morning. The first Structure Fire, all companies were dispatched to a duplex located at 502 Harding Avenue, at 10:40 PM.
Man arrested on more than a dozen drug charges
Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and SCARR units arrested a 49-year-old man for several drug charges.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization financial future uncertain, board defies city's recommendation
Tensions are rising in Kinston as the City Council delivers a stark message to Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR): Address your issues, or face a funding reckoning.
Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Saturday, November 25th at 4:00 PM.
La Grange Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 La Grange Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Sunday, November 26th at 3:00 PM.
Kinston Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 Kinston Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at 4:30 PM.
The Barrister: More Than a Pub – A Vision of Community
In a strategic move to revitalize South Queen Street in Kinston, a new establishment named The Barrister Irish Pub opened its doors on October 28th. Situated at 209 S. Queen Street, The Barrister is more than just a pub; it represents a vision of community, diversity, and local development.
Kinston woman was arrested last week on multiple drug charges
Christina Graham Tresloni, 39, of the Bryce Hardison Road area, was served arrest warrants by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Celebration of Life event honors Perry Lychak at Woodington Middle School
Woodington Middle School, in collaboration with the local community, is set to host a Celebration of Life event in memory of Perry Lychak, a renowned baseball player and local coach. The event will take place this Saturday at 11:00 AM in the school gym, with a reception to follow.
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing
Five local and tribal governments to build rental and single-family units