Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on October’s most memorable articles.
Every Child Deserves a Christmas
Santa’s elves from the 8th Judicial District Family Court, Accountability and Recovery Courts, and Departments of Social Services were busy this week gathering gifts for children involved in abuse, neglect and dependency court in Greene, Lenoir and Wayne Counties.
John Hood: Democratic Court Blew It on Redistricting
I’ve been on the redistricting beat a long time. Back in the early 1990s, I wrote numerous articles criticizing the collaboration among Republican and NAACP activists to maximize the number of black-majority districts. After the egregious Democratic gerrymander of 2001, I cheered on the lawsuit that ultimately became the Stephenson v. Bartlett case, which overturned the gerrymander and enforced the state constitution’s rule against unnecessarily splitting counties in legislative maps.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor
Help wanted: Visit Kinston/Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority - Visitor Experience Manager
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.
Greene County Schools December Employee of the Month
At the last Board of Education meeting for 2022, the December Employee of the Month was revealed. West Greene Elementary’s assistant principal, Mrs. Anya Mattingly, was announced as Greene County Schools’ Outstanding Employee
Jones County Sheriff's office participates in multi-agency, border-to-border saturation patrol
The Jones County Sheriff's Office participated in a multi-agency, border-to-border saturation patrol on US17. The saturation patrol resulted in a combined total of 30 charges and 4 arrests. Charges were as follows; Speed-24, DWI- 1, DWLR- 1, NOL-1, Reckless Driving- 1, Drug- 2, and Wanted Persons- 3.
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.
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor
Help wanted: Lenoir Community College - Aerospace Manufacturing Instructor
North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Releases 2022 Report
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice delivered its 2022 report to Gov. Roy Cooper. The report is available here. An overview of progress made in implementing the task force’s 2020 recommendations is available here. The task force is co-chaired by Attorney General Josh Stein and Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls.
John Hood: Christmas Gets a Cheeky Defense
One of the ironies of the holiday calendar is that Christmas follows closely after Thanksgiving. Many of the Pilgrims and Puritans who helped make Thanksgiving an American tradition were appalled by and opposed to the celebration of Christmas.
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 land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Neuse News year in review: July
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on July’s most memorable articles.
Mike Parker: Snow Hill knows how to do a parade right
On a December 3rd that mixed threats of rain with actual rain, participants and onlookers determined in their hearts that no matter the weather, the Snow Hill Christmas Parade must go on. Parade participants lined up, and a little after 2 p.m., the first group stepped out to begin the 2.5-mile parade route.
Event: Kinston High School 1972 Class Scholarship
The Kinston High School Class of 1972 Scholarship’s goal is to raise at least $5,000 to award $500 annually for 10 years to a Kinston High School Senior. Please write checks out to: Kinston High School Class of 1972 Scholarship. Any donation amount is appreciated.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Two arrested in stolen van, larceny case
Two men have been arrested and are in Lenoir County Jail following charges of stealing a van and breaking into an Alphonso Waters Road residence in La Gran
KPD: Suspicious death under investigation
On Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Riley Rd. Kinston, N.C. in reference to an unattended death. Officers arrived on scene and located a 59 year old Kinston resident that was deceased. At this time the cause of death is unknown and it is being investigated as a suspicious death.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Neuse News year in review: June
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on June’s most memorable articles.