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Did you know that nearly one out of 11 citizens of this county are U.S. military veterans? In fact, according to the United States Census Bureau, Lenoir County veteran population is more that 2.5 percent higher than the state as a whole. More than 4,000 veterans live in this city and county. Nationwide, roughly 18 million veterans are still living in our nation.
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. On Fridays, these students are presented with an award and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kid Awards!
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to release the inaugural 2025 regular season schedule with opening day on Friday, May 9 in Kinston, NC as the Bird Dawgs host the Ottawa Titans!
Get ready to step into the dazzling world of Hello, Dolly!, where laughter, love, and lively tunes fill the air in a heartwarming journey through turn-of-the-century New York City.
The Lenoir County Farmer's Market is located at 100 North Heritage Street. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
On Monday late afternoon, the Town of Maysville received an email and a phone call notifying us that the $9.725M in funding awarded to Maysville at the end of October 2023 has been re-allocated by the State of North Carolina to help meet current disaster relief efforts.
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir Community College (LCC) celebrated the naming of two nursing labs in honor of UNC Health Lenoir on Monday, October 28. The event marked a deepening partnership between LCC and the local healthcare system, with representatives from both institutions in attendance.
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the upcoming election, is set to hold a rally in Kinston this Sunday. The event will take place at the Kinston Regional Jetport, a location where Trump previously held a rally in October 2016.
Details about the rally, including start time and ticket information, have not yet been released, but it has been reported that the gates open at 10:00 am and the event is at 2:00 pm. Local residents are encouraged to stay tuned for further announcements regarding this high-profile event.
Neuse News had the opportunity to speak with Shannan Harrison, a candidate for the At-Large seat on the Lenoir County Public Schools Board. Running against incumbents Bruce Hill and Merwyn Smith, as well as fellow candidate Jonathan Britt, Harrison shares her vision for the district, her priorities for students and educators, and what she hopes to accomplish if elected.
An abundance of land awaited the earliest settlers who arrived in the unsettled backcountry of Bucklesberry in the early to mid-1700s. Defined by Historian and author Dr. Lindley S. Butler, PhD, backcountry was a "term used during the early settlement and colonial periods for the vast interior of North Carolina, located away from the coastline and including both the modern day Piedmont and Mountain regions."
Lenoir, Greene, and Jones Counties — Neuse News will host its annual Facebook Live Election Results Show on Tuesday, November 5, at 7:15 p.m., providing real-time updates on local, state, and federal races across the region.
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching in October with the Buzzing Bee BT Award.
Neuse News sat down with Jonathan Britt, a candidate vying for an At-Large seat on the Lenoir County Public Schools Board. Britt is challenging incumbents Bruce Hill and Merwyn Smith, as well as candidate Shannan Harrison. Get insights into Britt’s platform, his approach to key educational issues, and why he believes he’s the best choice for Lenoir County’s future.
