The results of Tuesday’s municipal elections saw some incumbents re-elected, but others were defeated at the hands of challengers.
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Senator Jim Perry appointed to Congressional Redistricting Committee
According to a press release from the office of Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), he has been named as a member of the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting by Senator Phil Berger.
Watch tonight's election results live on Facebook
Join Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy and guests as we deliver results from municipal races in our area via Facebook LIVE tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Two seats could change hands in the Snow Hill Board of Commissioners race. Incumbents Lorrine Washington and Donnell Hagans are up for re-election. Their challengers are Michael Rhodes and Diane Jones Andrews.
Kinston voters will choose 3 city council members Tuesday
Tuesday’s election will decide the makeup of the Kinston city council.
La Grange mayor's seat, two council positions up for grabs
With long-serving La Grange Mayor Woody Gurley not seeking reelection, two veteran town council members are vying for his job.
J's Place to hold several day parties for early voters
J’s Place is having day parties on Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 24-26 with free food and entry for those who show proof of voting early in the 2019 Kinston municipal election.
PrintElect makes pitch to Board of Elections
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.
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.