Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene, Jones) has been appointed by House Speaker Tim Moore to serve on two key legislative committees for the 2023-24 interim period, as follows:
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Neuse News End of Year Review - March
Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023. Second Chance Thrift shop boss charged with skimming - North Carolina Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Assistance Benefits During the 2022-23 School Year - Governor Cooper Lets Two Bills Become Law - BREAKING: LCSO Officer-involved shooting on Saturday results in death - NLFR firefighter suffers injuries while completing fire truck inspections.
SWAT assists in capture of armed robbery suspects in Kinston
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a residence on the 600 block of Terminal St. Kinston in reference to an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who advised that two unknown black males entered his residence and robbed him at gunpoint.
Dear Santa Letters: Jaime Moore's Third Grade Class - La Grange Elementary
Enjoy these letters to Santa from Jaime Moore's Third Grade Class at La Grange Elementary School.
Neuse News End of the Year review: February
Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023.
2024 Election candidate list for Jones County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
2024 Election candidate list for Greene County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
Kinston native Donyell Bryant gives back with new bikes in math contest
Four students at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School found new bicycles under the Christmas tree on Tuesday, their reward not just for being good but for being the best in a competition that focused on math skills.
High-speed chase in Kinston leads to arrest
An Onslow County man was arrested Monday night by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed chase through Kinston.
Eight-year-old Tucker Rose spearheads 'Salute to Veterans' Christmas Card Drive
Sneads Ferry - In the spirit of holiday giving, eight-year-old Tucker Rose is spearheading the annual “Salute to Veterans” Christmas card drive, aiming to deliver festive cheer to Veterans at the local VA home in Kinston, NC. Starting from Veterans Day and continuing until Christmas Eve, this initiative is now in its fourth successful year.
LCPC teachers tops in state with Ag in Classroom grants
Five LCPS teachers collected more than $1,900 for classroom projects as winners of Ag in the Classroom grants provided annually by the North Carolina Farm Bureau.
Neuse News End of the Year review: January
Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023.
2024 Election candidate list for Lenoir County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
Kinston nonprofit to host toy drive and giveaway on December 23, 2023
One local nonprofit leader in Kinston wants to make the Christmas holiday a little bit brighter for youth in the community. Hope to Destiny for Youth is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Eunique’s Fashions located at 611 N. McLewean Street in Kinston, NC.
VIP Tour and Lunch at the North Carolina Global TransPark
Last week, Military, state/local government, academia, and industry leaders from around the state met for a Lunch and VIP Tour at the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). Also in attendance were representatives from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC).
School horticultural projects benefit from Master Gardener grants
Two LCPS teachers are winners of 2023 gardening grants from the Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association.
KPD and Sheriff's Office uncover marijuana operation on Railfence Drive
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for a residential home on Railfence Drive. The search lead to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation, drug paraphernalia, psilocybin mushrooms, and a AR-15 rifle. Savon Divontre Roberts (19), Jataves Ellison (19), and Joshue Javon Ellsion (22) were arrested on site and charged with the following:
Pink Hill residents face water bill discrepancies; New mayor addresses software glitch
Pink Hill: Residents of Pink Hill are grappling with a perplexing situation as they receive unusually high water bills due to a software malfunction. Pink Hill resident Suzie Baker took to Facebook to express her concerns about her recent water bill.
KPD Cracks Down on Drug Activity on Tower Hill Road
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and KPD's D-Squad executed a search warrant at a residential home on Tower Hill Road. The search lead to the discovery of narcotics. Zarek Mattocks (22) and Zamir Mattocks (27) were arrested and charged with the following:
KPD's B-Squad Traffic Stop Uncovers Concealed Firearm and Drugs
Members of KPD's B-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Jakevion Canady (22). The traffic stop led to the discovery of a concealed firearm, an open container of alcohol, marijuana, and suspected Oxycodone. Canady has a valid CCW permit, however violated permit requirements. Canady was arrested and charged with the following: