Here are “Dear Santa” letters sent to us and written by kids in our area. Send yours to dearsanta@neusenews.com.
All in Around Town
Yes, Kinston, there is a Santa Claus
It appears quite clear that the magic of the holiday season is alive and well in Kinston! While people young and old alike begin to decorate and donate and come together to spread cheer and fund needs in our community, we may just see Santa Claus through their actions!
Last day to pre-order a Neuse News Swag Hoodie
Online store closes at midnight tonight. Purchase three or more and receive FREE shipping. www.neusenews.com/swag
Area Christmas parades schedule
Here are our area’s Christmas parades.
Send us your 'Dear Santa' letters!
The Neuse News team wants to celebrate childhood and this incredible time of year by publishing “Dear Santa” letters.
Small Business Saturday
Jon Dawson caught up with Bruce Bannister of Bannister Fine Gifts to discuss Small Business Saturday. Remember to support our local small businesses!
Neuse News Swag
Order your very own Neuse News hoodie — or purchase one for a Christmas gift!
Kinston Chapter of Carolina Junior Cotillions ~ Thanks-For-Giving 2018
Each Thanksgiving, the Kinston Chapter of Carolina Junior Cotillions donates pet food to the Lenoir County SPCA. This year our students are donating dog food to the SPCA and cat food to the Kinston Chapter of Lucky Cats.
Farmer's Market Update for 11/17/18 - Super Saturday
At the Farmer’s Market today for Super Saturday - Chef Vivian Howard, Leraine Tolston, Tammy Kelly, Kelly Tyndall, Southern Sugar Bakery (Angie Daniels Tucker and Christin Kubasko), Chloe Albritton, Ruth Anderson and her KHS and LCC Early College students, Donna McGee and more!
Photo gallery: North Lenoir students visit Neuse News, Art 105
Marketing and DECA students from North Lenoir High School visited the Neuse News World Headquarters and Brandon Potter’s Art 105 Studios Wednesday.
Annual Salute! program to hold two day event
The annual Salute! program held each year around Veteran's Day in Kinston has made a few changes for this year. The annual festivities to honor veterans a bit early will commence Friday.
Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene County to host Halloween event for children
The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene County is holding their first annual “Touch a Truck For Treats” at Grainger Stadium on October 26th from 10am to 1pm.
Donald Thompson Band brings classic songs, stories to free Sunday concert
"We'll not only be playing classic songs but also tracing their history and influence," Thompson said. "Many of the songs in our set are listed in Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Songs That Made Rock and Roll," Thompson said. "We'll talk about the writers, performers and geographical associations of the songs."
ENC Food, Brew ‘n Que Fest returns for second year
We proudly present the best of our region to people from across the state and beyond, connecting visitors to our local businesses and organizations. In the wake of so much devastation by Hurricane Florence, ENC Food, Brew ‘n Que is your chance to support local businesses.
Local firemen honored at Annual Fireman's Day
Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue’s Annual Freman’’s Day was held on October 6th.
Smith Hardy Photo Album: Duplin County, NC
In these photos, you will see some disturbing images of this town which sits near Wallace and Chinquapin. I saw anything from cows to dead chickens floating around. So many people lost so much. The most interesting images were the ones of the cows on the front porch of one of the homes that sits right off Highway 41. It’s going to be a long road ahead in terms of recovery but I am confident they will rebuild.
Smith Hardy Photo Album: Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Surf City, Topsail, New Bern and Pollocksville
Guest photographer Smith Hardy shares a few aerials of Hurricane Florence’s aftermath in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Surf City, Topsail, New Bern and Pollocksville.
William "Bud" Hardy Photo Album 9-21-18
As the Neuse River begins to crest at its third highest point in history, the Neuse News team continues to share the important work of our emergency services teams. Special thanks to the Kinston Police Department and North Carolina National Guard for allowing us to tell our community’s story of survival, strength, determination and hope. All photos credit to William “Bud” Hardy / Neuse News.
William "Bud" Hardy Photo Album 9-20-2018 - Hurricane Florence Aftermath
Photos from Thursday, September 20th as the rising Neuse River continued to challenge (and bring together) our communities. All photos by William “Bud” Hardy / NeuseNews.com.
Junious Smith III Photo Gallery: Jones County, NC
Floodwaters from The Trent River are receding as of Tuesday, however many Trenton roads are still impassable. More than 250 residents were evacuated from the area and dozens of buildings were flooded, some beyond repair.