On December 29, 2021, at approximately 1:08 am, KPD officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of the 500 block of East Shine Street. Officers arrived in the area and observed two groups of people shooting at each other.
Hookerton Fire and EMS reports rabid coyote
Hookerton Fire and EMS reported a rabid coyote near the 4-way intersection.
Neuse News year in review: October
Top 5 stories in October: Governor Cooper encourages eligible families in North Carolina to apply for Child Tax Credit payments - Tractor Supply in Kinston to move from current location - Kinston Police Department Narcotics Unit: Man charged with Conspiracy to sell/deliver Cocaine, Distribute a controlled substance within 1000 feet of school - Kinston Police need help identifying suspects - Mike Parker: Beware latest Medicare scam – and hang up.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Salary Range: $34,477 - $51,181; Special Entry Salary Rate: $43,056
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Foreign Language Interpreter II. Salary Range: $28,296 - $43,056.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Work Supervisor III - Adult Services
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Work Supervisor III - Adult Services. Salary Range: $42,006 - $62,359.
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker III - Long Term Care
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Income Maintenance Caseworker III - Long Term Care. Salary Range: $31,234 - $47,526
Duke Energy Power outages near Skinner's Bypass
Duke Energy reported a power outage on their website affecting approximately 2,092 customers around Kinston. The cause was not listed, and the estimated time of restoration is 5:00 pm.
Neuse News year in review: September
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on September’s most memorable articles
Lenoir County marriages
The following marriages were verified by the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Pivot's Night Life wants to be Kinston's version of Cheers
A new bar is open in Kinston, located at 2902 W. Vernon Ave. Pivot’s Night Life will feature entertainment targeted toward a more seasoned crowd.
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
Obituary: Randall Williams
Randall Williams, 68, of Kinston, entered Heaven’s gates on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will have a visitation after the service. We request that you wear a mask during visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Tanglewood Church Cancer Support Group, 2103 Rouse Road, Kinston or to Falling Creek Country Club for a memorial at 2359 Falling Creek Road, Kinston.
Neuse News year in review: August
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on August’s most memorable articles.
Lenoir County restaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Longfellow’s Christmas poem finds hope in despair
Tucked among the Christmas songs of many hymnals is a little-sung carol by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The song is “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Longfellow wrote the poem that provides the lyrics on Christmas Day in 1863. If his words seem almost despairing, a little background will help us understand Longfellow’s somber tone.
Help wanted: Lenoir County EMT (Community Paramedic)
Help wanted: Lenoir County EMT (Community Paramedic) . Salary Range: $34,477 - $49,932
Public Notice: Request for proposal Lenoir County Schools legal services
The Lenoir County Schools invites applications from interested attorneys to provide legal services. This request for proposal is for the purpose of selecting local Lenoir County Schools legal counsel to handle criminal bail bond and vehicle forfeiture work for the school system.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Cranberries!
Holidays are time to take advantage of very tangy cranberry for more than just cranberry sauce. Cranberries are terrific in any form, raw, sweetened or dried. They are not only packed with flavor but as healthy foods go, they are at the top of the list due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content.