Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy has "A Conversation with... Lenoir County Commissioners Chair Linda Rouse Sutton." They discuss the recent employee pay study, the history and future of the 1/4 cent sales tax, and more.
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Rogers beats Ingram to become Lenoir County Sheriff
On February 24, 2022, Jackie Rogers filed to be a candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff. Last night, the voters of Lenoir County made their choice, naming Rogers as their sheriff-elect. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Rogers platformed on making Lenoir County a safer place to live and raise families.
2022 Election Results - Lenoir County
2022 Election Results - Lenoir County
Neuse News hosts annual Facebook live Election Results Show
Tonight, Neuse News will hold our annual Facebook Live election night coverage at 7:30. Hosted by Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy and correspondent Catherine Hardee, the Facebook Live event will provide up-to-minute election results and share previews of upcoming interviews with Mayor Yvonne Deatherage of Pink Hill, Lenoir County Commissioners Chair Linda Rouse Sutton, and soon to be LCPS school board member-elect Michelle Davis Cash.
High turnout and smooth process mark NC early voting
The NC Network for Fair, Safe and Secure elections is pleased to note that more than 2.1 million people (including 819,553 Democrats, 673,117 Republicans, and 649,483 Unaffiliated) have voted in NC during the early voting period, at 359 polling locations, without any major incidents or disruptions. That number represents almost 29% of registered voters.
Letter to the Editor: Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court Race
Lenoir County Republican Party Chair Lloyd Moody submitted a Letter to the Editor about the Lenoir County Clerk of Superior Court race.
John Hood: Test Scores Show Huge Learning Loss
In 2019, 28% of North Carolina eighth-graders lacked even basic reading skills and 29% lacked basic skills in math. Only about a third were proficient in these core subjects.
Yvonne Deatherage sworn in as Mayor of Pink Hill
Following a contentious meeting in October that resulted in Mayor Mike Hill resigning, along with the clerk and the assistant clerk of Pink Hill, a meeting was held on Tuesday night to select a mayor to finish out the term Hill was serving.
Mixed Beverage Referendum on Town of Pink Hill Election Day ballot
The citizens of Pink Hill will be voting on a Mixed Beverage Referendum to decide whether or not to permit the sale of mixed beverages in hotels, restaurants, private clubs, community theatres, and convention centers and the ‘on-premises’ and ‘off-premises’ sale of malt beverages and unfortified wine in qualified establishments. This referendum can only be voted on by registered voters of Pink Hill on Election Day, November 8, 2022.
Voters that use early voting, or by-mail ballot, will have the opportunity to go to their precinct on Election Day, November 8th, to receive the ballot that contains the Mixed Beverage vote.
Mike Parker: Jefferson’s ideas can still electrify
Article I, Section 35 of North Carolina’s Constitution has a pertinent reminder as we head to the ballot box. Article I is the “Declaration of Rights,” and Section 35 reads:
Lisa Byrd: Candidate for Jones County Board of Education
Lisa Byrd is a Jones County girl who, along with her husband, own and operates their family business called Byrds Towing. Byrd is an active member of Maysville Fire and EMS where she serves as the treasurer. She started communicating with the Jones County Board of Education in 2019 as a concerned parent, and in 2022 she’s on the ballot for a seat on the board.
Salvador Abrego Tinoco: Candidate for Greene County Board of Commissioners, District 4
Republican Salvador Abrego Tinoco is a 37-year-old graduate from South Lenoir High School. Originally from Seven Springs, he has been a advocate for growth and change in Greene County and would like to inject new visions and ideas to help further the quality of life of the citizens of Greene County. He’s running for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners against Democrat incumbent Bennie Heath.
Michael Chastain: Candidate for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 5
Michael Chastain hopes to be the next Lenoir County Commissioner representing District 5 (Contentnea, K5, K6, and K7). He retired from the US Postal Service in 2018 with 33 years of service. He worked the graveyard shift, which allowed him to work a part-time job with the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department where he taught gymnastics. Chastain still does some work at Fairfield Recreation Center and with substitute teaching. Serving is in his blood.
John Hood: Politicians should hold their tongues
When news broke on October 13 that five individuals had been killed in their northeast Raleigh neighborhood by a teenaged gunman, I’m sure we all shared feelings of shock, horror, and concern for the victims’ families, friends, and neighbors.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Jackie Rogers, candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Jackie Rogers to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Ronnie Ingram, Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Ronnie Ingram to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Chris Humphrey: 50+ North Carolinians Could Decide Who Controls Congress. Budd and Beasley Should Take Note
It’s fall in North Carolina, which means the leaves are changing, the Tobacco Road Rivalry is revving up, and we’re finally getting a reprieve from muggy late-summer heat – but it also means campaign season has kicked into high gear.
Letter to the editor: Vote Jonathan Britt, Lenoir County Board of Education
As a retired educator and former Chairperson of the Lenoir County Board of Education and retired physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology who both care deeply about our community and Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), it is with great hope and a clear vision for the future of our schools that we are asking you to vote for Jonathan Britt for Lenoir County Board of Education - District 5.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Sheriff Matt Sasser for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Matt Sasser to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: James Harper for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with James Harper to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.