Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023.

Number 5

Catch 22: A family-owned seafood restaurant will open its doors Saturday

Catch 22, a southern fried seafood style restaurant will have its grand opening on July 29th. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The restaurant is located at 1602 N. Queen St. in Kinston.

Number 4

Beloved local sportswriter and family in need of our financial assistance

A man who has spent much of his adult life dedicated to covering prep sports and promoting young student-athletes in our area needs our help, Eastern North Carolina.

Number 3

Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law

Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: House Bill 190: Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.

Number 2

Men arrested on meth charges following joint investigation

Following a joint investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, two men have been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine.

Number 1

School board approves new principals for three LCPS elementary schools

The new school year will find new principals at three LCPS elementary schools after the Lenoir County Board of Education approved personnel recommendations by Superintendent Brent Williams on Monday night.