At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, the auditorium lights will dim and the stage lights will come up in force as the SALUTE! Tribute Show kicks off a high-energy show to honor area veterans.
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Eastern student Eduar Morales of Deep Run reflects on community service
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Eastern Connecticut State University provides ample opportunities for students to volunteer in the University's hometown of Willimantic. From supporting after-school programs to serving in the local soup kitchen and much more, Eastern students contribute in myriad ways to help alleviate many societal issues.
Commemoration for Governor Richard Caswell Living History Program
The life and times of Gov. Richard Caswell will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Gov. Richard Caswell Memorial in Kinston, N.C.
Lenoir County marriages
The following is a list of couples who have recently gotten married in Lenoir County:
Kick Off the Holiday Season with Lenoir Community College's Production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical
The holiday season is fast approaching, and Lenoir Community College is gearing up to bring a dose of holiday cheer to the community with its upcoming production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical for two evenings and four matinees in December.
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards
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 Kid Awards!
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update November 4, 2023
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.
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.