Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on April’s most memorable articles.

Number 1

Is Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory coming to Kinston?

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Earlier this month, Jimmy Donaldson, otherwise known as MrBeast, posted images and videos on Twitter depicting a recreation of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Donaldson, is known on YouTube as a creator who specializes in expensive stunts. MrBeast was named one of the 10 highest-paid YouTubers of 2020.

Number 2

BBQ Fest on the Neuse announces 2022 winners

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The 41st annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse announced the 2022 winners of the BBQ Fest on the Neuse / Wil King Hog Happenin’ on a fun filled weekend with thousands walking the streets of downtown Kinston.

Number 3

Major Motor Vehicle Collision Closes Hwy 70 in Kinston

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Emergency responders are on scene of a major vehicle accident at 600 W New Bern Rd (Hwy70). One vehicle is overturned with a patient entrapped and power lines are down. Hwy 70 is closed in both directions from Hwy 11/55 to US 258 S. Responding units include Southwood and City Of Kinston Fire Departments, Lenoir County EMS, and NCSHP. Vidant EastCare has also been called to land on scene.

Number 4

Kentucky Derby horse, Barber Road, has ties to Lenoir County

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Former Lenoir County resident Tammy Simon joined the Bryan Hanks show to talk about Barber Road’s journey to the Kentucky Derby. The horse is named after a road in Lenoir County. Simon grew up on a farm in Seven Springs and graduated from North Lenoir High School. She met her husband, former Walmart CEO William ‘Bill’ Simon in Charleston, South Carolina, when he was in the Navy and she was a nurse.

Number 5

MrBeast posts new video to TikTok of a chocolate factory

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Jimmy Donaldson, otherwise known as MrBeast, posted an update of his chocolate factory on TikTok.