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 October’s most memorable articles.
Number 1
Amazon is coming to Kinston
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/12/3/new-job-listings-reveal-that-amazon-is-hiring-in-kinston
The world’s fourth most valuable brand, Amazon, is coming to Kinston. Social media posts began to pop up questioning why there were Amazon job postings in Kinston. “I can tell you that they are coming,” said Lenoir County Chair Linda Rouse Sutton.
Number 2
North Carolina approved to extend student P-EBT food assistance benefits through 2021-22 school year; child care P-EBT still pending federal approval
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the Student Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance program for eligible K-12 students through the 2021-22 school year under new rules.
Number 3
Updated: Super 10 to close in downtown Kinston
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/12/22/super-10-to-close-in-downtown-kinston
Super 10 store manager Crystal Beamon made a post on Facebook announcing the store’s closure. Stephen Hill purchased the building about two years ago and discussed rental rate changes with the owners of Super 10, Variety Wholesalers. Variety Wholesalers was not interested in remaining in the same space if the cost to rent changed.
Number 4
TikTok challenge leads to scare at Greene County Middle School
On Wednesday afternoon, parents of Greene County Middle School students received a message from the principal of the school about a new TikTok challenge.
Number 5
Former Lenoir County Deputy charged with exploitation
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/12/21/former-lenoir-county-deputy-charged-with-exploitation
Former Lenoir County deputy, Ethan Price, is charged with second degree exploitation of a minor.
