The crews of Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue would like to make this family’s Christmas a very special one in their great time of Grief and Suffering when they lost their dad. We raised a fair amount of money to buy some presents and also to provide a Walmart Gift-card to assist the family during the holiday season. We also reached out to KDPS Explorer Post 1033 Alumni to have them participate and be here for support as well.
On Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department Violent Criminal Action Team concluded an investigation into the illegal narcotics distribution by Raheem Freeland, 27, of Kinston.
Greene County Schools is delighted to announce Alexandra (Allie) Gray as 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year.
According to Greene County Schools, NC Facebook Page:
On Monday, December 19th, during the Board of Education meeting in Greene County three board members were sworn in. New Board of Education members include Darius Shackleford and Mason Dyer, and the returning member, Leisa Batts.
On Monday, what was supposed to be a normal school day turned into an interesting one at Rochelle Middle School. When students showed up to the cafeteria for their normal lunch period, they were excited to see their Principal Terry Wooten serving them lunch. Principal Wooten stepped up to the plate when she found out that the cafeteria was short-staffed on Monday.
Two men were arrested Monday in Grifton on drug charges by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following an execution of a search warrant that was part of a narcotics investigation.
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on February’s most memorable articles.
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
No, I haven’t come up with the #ncpol equivalent of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In that famous science-fiction satire, the protagonist learns there is an “Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything” — and its answer is 42. But the question itself is never revealed, and indeed it’s suggested that if both the question and answer were known simultaneously, the universe would cease to exist.
Rep. Humphrey was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda at least 80 percent of the time during the 2022 legislative session.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce awarded 30 Community Development Block Grant - Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) fund requests to 27 local governments totaling $42.3 million. The requests will provide housing and public improvements for low- and moderate-income North Carolinians.
A long list of metaphors could describe the place LCPS Transportation Director Anthony Mitchell finds himself now. Last stop. Off duty. Parking the bus. Mitchell – formally known as the Rev. Dr. Anthony Mitchell – has one he likes best.
With assistance from the public, Raven Whitaker (29) of Kinston, N.C. was identified as one of the assailants in the November 28th shooting that occurred near Emma Webb Park, Kinston, N.C. Warrants were obtained on Whitaker for Attempted First Degree Murder and Larceny of a Firearm.
Established in 1918 by two-year college presidents and recognized in 1929 by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Every year, students from other countries come to America as part of a Student Exchange Program. This year, the Kennedy family is one of the host families to have an exchange student. The Kennedy family lives in Lenoir County and they are hosting Martje Tammen from Lower Saxony, Germany. As part of the program, Martje attends South Lenoir High School as a junior.
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The Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held December 4-7th at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. Congratulations to Lenoir County Farm Bureau President Alton Roberson, who was recognized among his peers at the Presidents’ and Agents’ Luncheon.
Neuse News is beginning a series to introduce Greene County readers to some of the influential, interesting, and decision-making leaders of our community. Consider this “Meet Me Greene County” column a look into what makes Greene County the special place it is to live, work, and play.
Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Visitor Experience Manager to join our team. Visit Kinston operates the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitor and Information Center seven days a week and manages Tourism Development for Kinston-Lenoir County.
James Oliver Watson, 90, passed away with his family by his side on December 19, 2022. A service of love and remembrance will be held by the graveside at Fairview Cemetery at on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11 a.m. . The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
