The first group of Kinston 101 members have graduated. This group was made up of 15 members. These members attended seven out of ten sessions where they learned about the city’s inner workings.
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N.C. Supreme Court halts 2022 candidate filing, delays primary
On Tuesday, December 8 the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued an order to halt candidate filings for the 2022 election and delayed the primary. The new primary will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
The order also states, “Any individual who has already filed to run for public office in 2022 and whose filing has been accepted by the appropriate board of elections, will be deemed to have filed…”
A new filing period has yet to be established by the State Board of Elections or N.C. Supreme Court.
Current list of 2022 candidates for Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties
According to the State Board of Elections, here are the most recent 2022 candidate filings in our area. As of today, the Supreme Court of North Carolina has halted candidate filings and delayed the primary until Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Superior Court Clerk Dawn Stroud announces she will retire when her term ends
Dawn Stroud has announced her retirement after 32 years of service as the Clerk of Superior Court. She will serve out the remainder of her term which expires December 2022.
Historic city council swearing in ceremony
The city of Kinston held a historic City Council meeting where the results of the 2021 Municipal election led to the swearing-in of the youngest city council member in North Carolina. Council members Robert Swinson IV and Chris Suggs were sworn in as well as Mayor Dontario Hardy. In addition to the swearing-in of council members and mayor, Mayor Hardy also selected Council Member Antonio Hardy as his Mayor Pro Tem.
Governor Cooper announces four Judicial appointments, Justin Minshew as District 8A judge
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
Lenoir County Sheriff files for re-election
Today, Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram announced he has filed for re-election with the Lenoir County Board of Elections for the Office of Sheriff.
NC Free Enterprise Foundation rates local legislatures
The NC Free Enterprise Foundation (NCFREE) released its 2021 Legislative Business Ratings. The foundation ranks NC General Assembly members voting records on votes related to advancing business and free enterprise within North Carolina.
Governor Cooper vetoes Election Day Integrity Act Bill
"The legislature ironically named this bill 'The Election Day Integrity Act' when it actually does the opposite. Election integrity means counting every legal vote, but this bill virtually guarantees that some will go uncounted."
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. discusses the Omicron Variant
On Wednesday, the first Omicron Variant was detected in the United States in California. South Africa was the first county to report the newest variant of the coronavirus. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD, released information about the variant in his “Medical Minute with Murphy”. He listed what was known, and unknown. Neuse News spoke with Dr. Murphy on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Cooper Signs Three Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Op Ed: North Carolina App Developers Deserve Better
Here in the Tar Heel state, our economy is booming, taxes are low, and job talent is moving from all over the country to our great state.
New High School Athletic Governing Structure Signed into Law
Today Gov. Roy Cooper signed a new governing structure for high school athletics into law following a months-long stakeholder process in the General Assembly.
Governor Cooper Signs Budget and Two Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Lenoir County wins in state budget
NC Senate Majority Whip, Senator Jim Perry and Representative Chris Humphrey announced they have secured budget funding for the following Lenoir County projects and organizations:
Governor Cooper announces intent to sign Legislative budget
Governor Roy Cooper announced his intent to sign the legislative budget, citing necessary investments in teacher and state employee pay, critical infrastructure and aid to help families and businesses emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. While not a perfect budget, the bill makes necessary progress that will support public schools, the economy and the lives of North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper Statement on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:
Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Humphrey Seeking re-election to NC House
Last week, the General Assembly passed new district maps for Congress, NC House, and NC Senate. Not subject to the Governor’s approval, these maps are now law and will take effect for the 2022 Election. Voters across the state have been learning more about their new districts, and the candidates running to represent them.
Jim Perry seeks re-election to NC Senate
Lenoir County was recently joined with Craven and Beaufort counties during the Senate Redistricting process. Previously, Lenoir and Wayne have been grouped together. When asked about the new county grouping for his senate district, Perry replied, “All Senate seats belong to the people, not individual lawmakers, regardless of county groupings. The people honored me when they chose me to serve and I hope they allow me the opportunity to return.”