The New Bern-based company PrintElect made a pitch to the Lenoir County Board of Elections Thursday to stick with the organization as new equipment is needed soon.
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NC House votes to override Cooper's budget veto
A snap vote Wednesday morning caught NC House Democrats off guard, allowing House Republicans to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto.
Murphy easily wins 3rd District special election
Dr. Greg Murphy won the special election held to replace Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr. in Congress.
TODAY ONLY: One stop early voting at your county's Board of Election
Due to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Dorian, Executive Director Brinson Bell has issued an emergency executive order extending One Stop Early Voting for the US-NC 3 congressional race. Voting will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m today only at your county’s Board of Elections’ office.
Lenoir County updates from officials
Early Voting ends
Emergency Operations Center opens Thursday morning
Shelter at LCC opens
FREE rides to the shelter
A look at the four candidates to replace Walter B. Jones
Early voting began on Thursday for the 3rd Congressional District seat to replace the late Walter B. Jones, with four candidates in the mix.
Senator Jim Perry: Small town values - protecting NC families
I think of my three daughters every time I see a headline like the one I saw last week regarding the illegal immigrant who was arrested in Charlotte on the charge of first degree rape.
John Hood: Regulatory closet gets summer cleaning
While the budget standoff in Raleigh is getting all the headlines, acclaimed statewide columnist John Hood says there is actual work going on in the General Assembly.
John Hood: Courts should judge, not legislate
Acclaimed political columnist John Hood thinks judges have a responsibility to our society but it’s not making laws.
John Hood: School funds should follow the child
Acclaimed political columnist John Hood shares his views on what should be the level of state funding for public schools.
Letter to the Editor: Rep. Chris Humphrey — Cooper's veto hurting ENC
N.C. Rep. Chris Humphrey says that in ENC, families are still trying to put their lives back together after two devastating hurricanes.
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Jim Perry - Remembering Fiscal Responsibility
You can’t take my credit card, pay for our dinner, and say that you gave me anything. All you gave me was an obligation that I have to pay in the future, and you stuck me with the bill in order to eat what you wanted.
Local candidate filing list
Here is the list of those who have filed for positions in Lenoir, Greene and Jones County. The filing period ends July 19 at noon and incumbents are labeled with an asterisk.
Four candidates set to run for three Kinston City Council seats
Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to vie for three seats on the Kinston City Council.
Legislative roundup for week of July 8-12
Take a look at some of the votes in the General Assembly last week.
Murphy wins Republican primary runoff
Dr. Greg Murphy of Greenville and Dr. Joan Perry of Kinston faced off in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff election.
Perry matches Murphy in fundraising prowess before today's runoff
Dr. Joan Perry and Dr. Greg Murphy have raised nearly identical amounts heading into today’s special GOP runoff.
John Hood: Redistricting should favor voters
Acclaimed N.C. political columnist John Hood makes his Neuse News debut with his views on gerrymandering.
More than 10,000 early votes cast in GOP runoff
Of the 311,809 eligible voters in the 17-county area, 10,535 voted early — or 3.38 percent — leading up to today's Election Day race between Dr. Greg Murphy and Dr. Joan Perry.
Legislative roundup for the week of July 1-5
Here is a look at some of the activity in the General Assembly last week.