Students from Lenoir County Early College High School researched the workings of the legal system in Lenoir County during a recent tour of the Lenoir County Courthouse.
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.
Help wanted: Stallings Heating and A/C: Service Plumber
Our office is looking to hire a service plumber for residential and light commercial. Hours are 8-5pm Monday through Friday.
South Lenoir's Rachel Noble wins National FFA Creed Speaking Competition
On Wednesday, the National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Creed Competition took place in Indianapolis, Indiana. The competition is based on writings of E.M. Tiffany (who wrote the FFA creed). The competition judges the participants on learning expectations, poised confidence, memorizing the creed, public speaking, and their answers to questions about agriculture asked by judges. The winners were announced and awarded on Thursday at the Indianapolis Colts Football Stadium and Rachel Noble from South Lenoir won first place out of 85,000 participants from around the country.
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.
Chadwick Stokes: Paranormal Investigation of Historic Harmony Hall - Friday, October 28th 2022
On Friday, October 28th 2022, the Lenoir County Historical Association is giving a small number of visitors an opportunity to experience for themselves the alleged hauntings of Historic Harmony Hall. Visitors who purchase a ticket ahead of time will reserve a spot for the evening’s program.
Greene Early College Establishes a HOSA Chapter
Seeking to expand opportunities for GEC students, biology teacher, Shontia Blount, chartered HOSA at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Health Science Education Division of ACTE, HOSA, Future, Health Professionals, is a national student organization. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
LCPS middle school student receives lifesaving award from NC Insurance Commissioner
Mike Causey, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal, went to Rochelle Middle School to present a Commissioner's Award for Heroism to Zsakiyah Sutton for her extraordinary actions during a fire in her home last November. “The courageous acts of this young lady helped save the life of her infant brother, and for that she is a true hero,” said Commissioner Causey. “It is an honor for me to present this award to her.”
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.
National Assessment of Educational Progress shows student performance drops in NC, US during pandemic
North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-22 school year to fourth and eighth graders generally mirrored a national decline in reading and math skills as schools everywhere were beginning to recover ground lost to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help wanted: Lenoir County transit vehicle operator II (Full-time) 2 positions available
Help wanted: Lenoir County transit vehicle operator II (Full-time) 2 positions available. Annual Salary Range: $26,983.94 - $41,059.25.
Driver transported to ECU Health in Greenville after single car accident
On Tuesday around 12:30pm, Emergency Services, the Kinston Police Department and Kinston Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of E New Bern Road and Meadowbrook Dr.
Halloween Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign kicks off statewide today
There’s nothing scarier than the consequences of driving while impaired. To discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel after drinking this Halloween, law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and using checkpoints and saturation patrols as part of the statewide Booze It & Lose It campaign Oct. 24-31.
LCC Coordinator part of Class 30 Leadership North Carolina
Lenoir Community College Workforce Development Coordinator Prudencio IV Martinez-Mengel is among 55 civic and community leaders from across the state that have been accepted to form the 2022-2023 class for Leadership North Carolina (LNC), the state’s premier leadership engagement program.
College Application Week help, hype get Class of 2023 ready for next step
For Reina Pickard, a good day at school is a day when she’s too busy to eat lunch. By that standard, there were a lot of good days during College Application Week, when school counselors and college advisors like Pickard cleared their schedules to help LCPS seniors submit fee-free applications to community colleges, colleges and universities across North Carolina.
Help wanted: Stallings Heating and A/C: Service Plumber
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Help wanted: Lenoir County Public Health - Public Health Nurse II
Lenoir County Public Health - Public Health Nurse II. Special Entry Salary Range: $46,454.78 - $64,038.42
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.
Obituary: Billy Brown
Billy Brown, 88, of Pink Hill, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the home of Debbie Casey, 2870 Susan Gray Court, Kinston, North Carolina 28504. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with burial following the service at Westview Cemetery. Robert Brown will officiate.