More than $1.3 million in state grants won by the LCPS Transportation Department will upgrade the district’s bus fleet by reducing its impact on the environment.
Obituary: Bonita Joy (Stroud) Bourdas
Bonita Joy (Stroud) Bourdas, age 68, of Kinston, NC, was promoted to Glory on Monday, January 2nd, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation: Friday Evening, January 6th, from 6-8:00 P.M. at Howard Carter Funeral Home, located at 1608 W. Vernon Avenue in Kinston. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday Morning, January 7th at Pinelawn Memorial Park at 11:00 A.M.
Save a Life: Apply For a Free Bicycle Helmet
As part of the annual Bicycle Helmet Initiative to encourage more children to wear helmets, the N.C. Department of Transportation will give free protective headwear to organizations across the state to distribute to youth cyclists.
John Hood: New Law Properly Checks Governor’s Power
When COVID-19 first struck North Carolina nearly three years ago, Gov. Roy Cooper responded with a series of executive orders that closed or limited the operations of schools, businesses, public amenities, and even churches.
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.
Obituary: William (Bill) Smith
William (Bill) Smith, 88, of Kinston passed away December 30, 2022, after battling respiratory issues for many years. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage Street, Kinston, NC 28501.
Be the voice of a child; Become a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem
Do you ever watch the news or hear about challenges in our community and think, “I wish there was something I could do to make a difference?” Well, there is!
NCDOT Accomplishments Cover Land, Sea, Air
The N.C. Department of Transportation accomplished feats in 2022 that will improve the lives of North Carolinians and visitors to our state for decades to come.
Pewter designs make a comeback when local business carries on the tradition
Amanda and Matt Morgan are handcrafted pewter artisans who hope to keep the tradition alive by providing quality products their customer’s love. House of Morgan Pewter, located in Kinston was built by Morgan’s uncle and aunt, Kent and Martha Morgan who taught themselves how to work with pewter.
Vehicle identified in hit and run, suspects sought
The vehicle has been identified and suspects are being sought. This case is still under investigation and juveniles are suspected.
Early morning residential structure fire injures two
Multiple fire departments at the scene of a working residential structure fire. Just after 03:00 am this morning, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting a home on fire. Fire department crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from a large two-story home.
Mike Parker: As the New Year opens, my only resolution: Practice gratitude
As 2022 drew to a close, I had an acute awareness of how much complaining I had done last year. I confess that fault to my shame. So much in my life that brings me joy and continual challenge, yet I focus on the negatives too much of the time.
Upcoming County Commissioner meetings for Lenoir County, Jones County, and Greene County
Listed below are the upcoming commissioner meetings for Lenoir County, Jones County, and Greene County.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Year brings hope for Magic Mile Media and Neuse News
2022 brought the best out of Magic Mile Media and Neuse News. While there were many highlights, a few moments stand out.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Blessings for the New Year
The New Year offers us an opportunity to make a clean start on developing new life habits and even leave some behind us. Be sure to start your new year with an extra boost of good fortune by enjoying a meal sure to promise good blessings. The traditional foods in the South relating to good fortune are beans, greens and pork.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Woman arrested after police chase
A woman is facing multiple charges from the State Highway Patrol and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office after leading troopers and deputies in a Friday afternoon car chase, colliding into an LCSO patrol car and having drugs and stolen clothing in her vehicle.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market Update 12/31/2022
TC Smith Produce will be at the market tomorrow, Saturday, December 31st, offering pre-cooked and fresh collards, honey, jams and jellies, and shelled pecans. Come down to support our local vendors.
Neuse News year in review: December
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on December’s most memorable articles.