Christmas Eve morning brought out 23 volunteers at the Grifton Mission Ministries on Highland Avenue in Grifton. Their mission? To cook and serve hot meals, package donated groceries, and organize bags of Christmas presents.
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Neuse News' top stories from June 2018
As we look back at 2018, we’re sharing the top five stories from June through December.
Dealing with divorce at Christmas
Triple P Parenting offers classes for parents that are divorced or separating, to help them navigate the changes that come with dealing with two homes.
Kinston Dance Academy shares Christmas spirit with Herritage Elite residents
Twenty-three dancers from Kinston Dance Academy showed up at Herritage Elite Retirement Community on Thursday, Dec. 20 to spread the Christmas spirit with special performances.
Morgan charts course for library system
"I normally do not admit this, but I am originally from South Jersey," Morgan said. "I think most people have a preconceived idea of New Jersey, but the town I grew up in was rural with a strong agricultural base. I think my upbringing helps me better understand the needs of a rural community, and the important role libraries play in providing access to resources and technology."
Boy Scout "Christmas Convoy" provides hurricane relief
TRENTON | 29,000 Boy Scouts from six states, including East Carolina Council based in Kinston, NC, collected more than 35,000 items for families in five counties devastated by Hurricane Florence. Boy Scouts collected and donated 22,442 school library books, 2,261 Christmas presents, 8,925 school supplies, 200 cases of copier paper, and 1,437 pairs of socks and underwear.
Tammy Kelly: What are your favorite snow day recipes?
Hooray, a snow day, what ya gonna cook? Chili, of course and probably some sweet goodies! Playing in the snow and cold builds up healthy appetites, so it makes sense to cook up some yummy comfort meals.
LGM Enterprises to create 145 jobs at Global TransPark
Gov. Roy Cooper announced LGM Enterprises, an aviation company which operates the Fly Exclusive jet charter service, will create 145 jobs and launch a company to paint and refurbish aircraft.
Kinston seniors enjoy night of Christmas festivities
Wil Hardy said that his wife first came up with the idea for a Christmas dinner for seniors in the early 1980s, and through the Evening Rotary Club, the event took place for thirty-five years.
Spring Arbor of Kinston, HHHunt, donate thousands of food items, dollars to Mary's Kitchen
Spring Arbor and HHHunt have teamed up to send Mary’s Kitchen thousands of items and dollars for the Christmas season.
Spirit Aerosystems donates funds to Hurricane Florence recovery
Spirit Aerosystems recently made a donation of $7,000 to Lenoir/Greene United Way to support Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.
Kinston alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. prepares for 60th anniversary
The Kinston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with a luncheon featuring Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the National Chaplin of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
North Lenoir DECA Students had dozens come to blood drive Wednesday
North Lenoir’s DECA program had dozens give blood to its drive Wednesday.
Lenoir County Education Foundation gives record amount of grants
The Lenoir County Education Foundation Prize Patrol presented 41 mini-grant awards to teachers on a record-setting day.
The sanctuary of Gordon Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be filled with special holiday music during the 2018 Christmas season.