A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for most of Eastern North Carolina as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting tomorrow and continuing into early Thursday.
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Rotaract of Lenoir County seeks support after drive-in movie screen collapse
A beloved holiday tradition in Lenoir County is at risk after strong winds destroyed the permanent drive-in movie screen at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The Rotaract Club of Lenoir County, which has hosted the Annual Drive-In Movie Night for the past five years, is now asking for the community’s help to rebuild in time for this December’s event.
Kinston reports wastewater spill due to power outage on Forrest Street
The City of Kinston reported a discharge of 13,250 gallons of untreated wastewater on February 16, 2025, due to a power outage at the Forrest Street lift station. Approximately 5,000 gallons entered the Adkin Branch floodway. City crews managed the situation with bypass pumps and are working on repairs and recovery efforts. The Division of Water Resources has been notified and is reviewing the incident.
NWS: Confidence increases for impacts from winter storm Wednesday, Thursday
We have increasing confidence that a winter storm will impact Eastern NC Wednesday and Thursday. We have issued Winter Storm Watches for most of the area, for a combination of accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Patrol car crash shuts down Highway 241 for hours
Emergency crews responded to a crash early Sunday morning involving a patrol car that struck a light pole on Highway 241 near Potters Hill. The driver was trapped due to live power lines on the vehicle, with a K9 also inside.
Snow Hill approves changes to zoning and food truck ordinances
Snow Hill’s Board of Commissioners enacted major changes to the town’s business landscape this week, approving comprehensive changes to both zoning and food truck ordinances. The changes, which passed unanimously, reflect the town’s efforts to align policies with existing business practices while encouraging new economic development.
Monday update: NWS Morehead City Monitoring Potential Midweek Winter Storm
The National Weather Service in Morehead City is tracking a potential winter storm expected to impact Eastern North Carolina from Wednesday into Thursday. The system could bring a wintry mix, including significant freezing rain, to parts of the region.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Rep. Don Davis introduces bill to support veterans transitioning to civilian careers
Standing inside Lenoir Lock & Key Service, a veteran-owned business in Kinston, U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., announced new legislation aimed at easing the transition for military service members moving from active duty to civilian life. The bill focuses on career development and business opportunities for veterans, ensuring they have the resources to secure jobs or start their own businesses after service.
Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant returns Feb. 22 to Kinston
The Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is an esteemed annual event in Kinston, North Carolina, celebrating the talent, poise, and community involvement of young women in the area.
Lenoir County death notices
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
Taylor Hill among Mississippi State University's fall 2024 graduates
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/12/2025)-- Taylor Hill, of Deep Run, NC, is among approximately 1,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement in December.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: What’s in Season is Broccoli
It may be February and while we don’t have quite the large selection of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, we still have some great choices, like carrots, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and one of my favorites, broccoli
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfer were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Kinston Fire and Rescue training sparks curiosity
A Valentine’s Day blaze in Kinston caught the attention of residents as smoke billowed from a structure fire around lunchtime. Social media quickly buzzed with speculation about the source of the flames, but it was all part of a preplanned training exercise by the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue.
BJ Murphy: It’s Time to Modernize North Carolina’s Public Notice Laws
When Mrs. Smith tried to post a legal notice about her late husband’s estate, she experienced a headache undeserving of a widow. Neuse News could have offered a quick, affordable solution, but NC’s archaic laws forced her to use a slow, expensive weekly print newspaper with a shrinking number of subscribers.
Kinston man sentenced for indecent liberties with minor
A Kinston man was sentenced earlier this month for indecent liberties with his 15-year-old stepdaughter.
Kinston Police seek help identifying suspects in Dollar General break-in
KPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Break-In at the Dollar General
Kinston Police warn residents about cryptocurrency scams targeting victims
A variety of cryptocurrency scams, many involving Bitcoin ATMs, have recently been reported in the Kinston area. Police urge citizens to be on their guard as scammers have succeeded in stealing thousands from citizens.
Nooherooka Natural to open farm market in Snow Hill
SNOW HILL — Nooherooka Natural, a seventh-generation family-owned farm, is opening a new storefront in Snow Hill, bringing its pasture-raised Angus beef and heritage pork directly to the community.