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.
Number 1
Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath Passes Away
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/8/2/jones-county-sheriff-danny-heath-passes-away
Jones County Commissioners canceled their virtual meeting Monday afternoon as word that beloved Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath passed away. Heath was elected in 2010.
Number 2
Olympian owner Danny Giakoumelos passes away at 63
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/8/31/olympian-owner-danny-giakoumelos-passes-away-at-63
Dionysius (Danny) Nikitis Giakoumelos passed on August 28th at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was born in Zakynthos, Greece on February 3, 1958.
Number 3
Where Kinston's Mayoral candidates stand on vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates have made headlines as cities and municipalities strive to combat the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
Number 4
Parrott Academy welcomes new head of school
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/8/6/parrott-academy-welcomes-new-head-of-school
David Moody of Kinston will lead Arendell Parrott Academy as Head of School beginning in August. Moody has most recently served as an Assistant Superintendent in Jones County.
Number 5
Mayor of Pink Hill passes away Friday morning
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/8/27/mayor-of-pink-hill-passes-away-friday-morning
The Town of Pink Hill is in mourning at the loss of its mayor, Carol Sykes. Sykes has served as mayor of Pink Hill since 2009.