A beloved holiday tradition in Lenoir County is at risk after strong winds destroyed the permanent drive-in movie screen at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The Rotaract Club of Lenoir County, which has hosted the Annual Drive-In Movie Night for the past five years, is now asking for the community’s help to rebuild in time for this December’s event.
The City of Kinston reported a discharge of 13,250 gallons of untreated wastewater on February 16, 2025, due to a power outage at the Forrest Street lift station. Approximately 5,000 gallons entered the Adkin Branch floodway. City crews managed the situation with bypass pumps and are working on repairs and recovery efforts. The Division of Water Resources has been notified and is reviewing the incident.
Now hiring waiters and waitresses at Kings Restaurant located at 405 E New Bern Rd, Kinston, NC 28504.
We have increasing confidence that a winter storm will impact Eastern NC Wednesday and Thursday. We have issued Winter Storm Watches for most of the area, for a combination of accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Emergency crews responded to a crash early Sunday morning involving a patrol car that struck a light pole on Highway 241 near Potters Hill. The driver was trapped due to live power lines on the vehicle, with a K9 also inside.
Snow Hill’s Board of Commissioners enacted major changes to the town’s business landscape this week, approving comprehensive changes to both zoning and food truck ordinances. The changes, which passed unanimously, reflect the town’s efforts to align policies with existing business practices while encouraging new economic development.
The National Weather Service in Morehead City is tracking a potential winter storm expected to impact Eastern North Carolina from Wednesday into Thursday. The system could bring a wintry mix, including significant freezing rain, to parts of the region.
Three years ago, Sandra and I celebrated our Golden Anniversary. After tomorrow – February 18 – we will start plodding toward 54.
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The Instructional Assistant – Greene County Center provides administrative support for all aspects of the center to ensure each department has what they need to provide high quality service to students and the surrounding community.
Standing inside Lenoir Lock & Key Service, a veteran-owned business in Kinston, U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., announced new legislation aimed at easing the transition for military service members moving from active duty to civilian life. The bill focuses on career development and business opportunities for veterans, ensuring they have the resources to secure jobs or start their own businesses after service.
The Miss Neuse Scholarship Pageant is an esteemed annual event in Kinston, North Carolina, celebrating the talent, poise, and community involvement of young women in the area.
The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:
The Instructional Assistant – Greene County Center provides administrative support for all aspects of the center to ensure each department has what they need to provide high quality service to students and the surrounding community.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/12/2025)-- Taylor Hill, of Deep Run, NC, is among approximately 1,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement in December.
It may be February and while we don’t have quite the large selection of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, we still have some great choices, like carrots, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and one of my favorites, broccoli
The following land transfer were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
A Valentine’s Day blaze in Kinston caught the attention of residents as smoke billowed from a structure fire around lunchtime. Social media quickly buzzed with speculation about the source of the flames, but it was all part of a preplanned training exercise by the Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue.
Rachel Davis Herring Dawson, 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Broadwell officiating. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.
When Mrs. Smith tried to post a legal notice about her late husband’s estate, she experienced a headache undeserving of a widow. Neuse News could have offered a quick, affordable solution, but NC’s archaic laws forced her to use a slow, expensive weekly print newspaper with a shrinking number of subscribers.
