Congratulations to the these students!
Frink teachers honored with statewide awards
The North Carolina Association of Middle Level Education has honored two teachers at EB Frink Middle School with statewide awards.
Moss Hill Elementary Honor Roll
Congratulations to these students!
John Hood: We’re sliding towards single payer
North Carolina is about to become the 40th state to expand its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. The bill drew huge, bipartisan majorities of legislators.
LCC's to hold Disaster Management Day
Lenoir Community College will be hosting a Disaster Management Day on Wednesday, March 29, as an opportunity for students in the Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Medical Assisting and EMS programs to practice their scopes of practice as they would during a mass casualty event.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Strawberries - a Nutritional Powerhouse
Strawberry picking time is finally here, and what better way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather while reaping these sweet treats! We can all agree that strawberries are delicious. However, did you know just what a nutritional powerhouse they are? Here are some great reasons to include strawberries in your diet.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office releases names of officers invovled in shooting on Saturday
A statement from Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers on the incident of Saturday morning regarding Spencer Jackson:
Tonya Adams: A woman on a mission to make her community a better place
Tonya Adams is a woman on a mission to make her community a better place. As the owner of The Beauty Box and The Exchange, she has made significant contributions to her community, earning her a place among the influential women of our community. She started Bingo night at The Exchange, which has benefited Lucky Cats, SAFE, Mary's Kitchen, Lenoir County SPCA, and the Kinston High School band.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice for Children with Disabilities in Private/Parentally-Placed and Home Schools
The Private School Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m with Vivian Roach, EC Director. If interested in attending the meeting please call Ivey Price at 252.527.1109 by Friday, April 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to consult with private schools and parents of parentally-placed private school students as well as home schooled students.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Mike Parker: Gunboat Association, partners host April 1 environmental education day
The Friends of the CSS Neuse Museum (the Gunboat Association) has partnered with the NC Cooperative Extension in Lenoir County, the Kinston Fire Department, the Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, and other community organizations to host an environmental education day at the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial on April 1.
Pastor Barbara Sutton: A woman of action and influence
As we celebrate Women's History Month, it is an excellent opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of women who have made a significant impact in their communities. Barbara Sutton, the President of the Kinston Lenoir County NAACP, founded Christ The Caring Ministries, a street ministry, and worked to ensure that all the effort was focused on Christ rather than herself.
Letter to the editor: Rally Cry for Action
Let me add to the list of vicious dog horror stories that exist in my community and all across this city. To start with, I want to make it clear that I do not consider all dogs that are mentioned in this article vicious.
Lenoir County marriages
The following couples were married in Lenoir County:
Governor Cooper vetoes legislation eliminating sheriffs’ background checks for handguns
Governor Cooper made the following statement on SB 41:
"Eliminating strong background checks will allow more domestic abusers and other dangerous people to own handguns and reduces law enforcement's ability to stop them from committing violent crimes. Second Amendment supporting, responsible gun owners know this will put families and communities at risk.”
BREAKING: LCSO Officer-involved shooting on Saturday results in death
An officer-involved shooting resulted in the death of Spencer Jackson, 31, of Kinston, in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers, Jackson was a known suspect pursuant to a narcotics investigation. During the traffic stop on U.S. 258 North, Jackson left the scene and was pursued by narcotics division deputies to a residence on Hullwood Drive, where he entered a building on the back side of a residence on Hullwood Drive. Jackson came out pointing a long gun at deputies and shots were fired.
Linda Rouse Sutton: The woman behind the positive change in Lenoir County
Linda Rouse Sutton is a woman who has made significant contributions to Lenoir County. As the Lenoir County Commissioner Chair, Sutton has taken on numerous leadership roles and has played an essential part in positive changes in the community. “A female always has to prove herself first before even beginning to become effective,” said Sutton. “Some are very receptive, and others believe women have no place in politics.”
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Circling Back to Omega 3’s
About 20 years ago, Omega 3’s or Omega 3 fatty acids were praised as the number one supplement on the market when it came to heart health and a reduction of triglycerides. Omega 3’s are still very important; they remain one of the most studied nutrients.
Lenoir County death notices
Neuse News has long provided an obituary service for families and funeral homes. With the Kinston Free Press moving to once a week print publication, we’ve decided to publish a weekly list of death notices according to Lenoir County. These death notices are a little behind but are an attempt to provide more value to our community.