Article I, Section 35 of North Carolina’s Constitution has a pertinent reminder as we head to the ballot box. Article I is the “Declaration of Rights,” and Section 35 reads:
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Lisa Byrd: Candidate for Jones County Board of Education
Lisa Byrd is a Jones County girl who, along with her husband, own and operates their family business called Byrds Towing. Byrd is an active member of Maysville Fire and EMS where she serves as the treasurer. She started communicating with the Jones County Board of Education in 2019 as a concerned parent, and in 2022 she’s on the ballot for a seat on the board.
Salvador Abrego Tinoco: Candidate for Greene County Board of Commissioners, District 4
Republican Salvador Abrego Tinoco is a 37-year-old graduate from South Lenoir High School. Originally from Seven Springs, he has been a advocate for growth and change in Greene County and would like to inject new visions and ideas to help further the quality of life of the citizens of Greene County. He’s running for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners against Democrat incumbent Bennie Heath.
Michael Chastain: Candidate for Lenoir County Commissioner, District 5
Michael Chastain hopes to be the next Lenoir County Commissioner representing District 5 (Contentnea, K5, K6, and K7). He retired from the US Postal Service in 2018 with 33 years of service. He worked the graveyard shift, which allowed him to work a part-time job with the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department where he taught gymnastics. Chastain still does some work at Fairfield Recreation Center and with substitute teaching. Serving is in his blood.
John Hood: Politicians should hold their tongues
When news broke on October 13 that five individuals had been killed in their northeast Raleigh neighborhood by a teenaged gunman, I’m sure we all shared feelings of shock, horror, and concern for the victims’ families, friends, and neighbors.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Jackie Rogers, candidate for Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Jackie Rogers to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Ronnie Ingram, Lenoir County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Ronnie Ingram to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Sheriff.
Chris Humphrey: 50+ North Carolinians Could Decide Who Controls Congress. Budd and Beasley Should Take Note
It’s fall in North Carolina, which means the leaves are changing, the Tobacco Road Rivalry is revving up, and we’re finally getting a reprieve from muggy late-summer heat – but it also means campaign season has kicked into high gear.
Letter to the editor: Vote Jonathan Britt, Lenoir County Board of Education
As a retired educator and former Chairperson of the Lenoir County Board of Education and retired physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology who both care deeply about our community and Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), it is with great hope and a clear vision for the future of our schools that we are asking you to vote for Jonathan Britt for Lenoir County Board of Education - District 5.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Sheriff Matt Sasser for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with Sheriff Matt Sasser to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: James Harper for Greene County Sheriff
Neuse News sat down with James Harper to discuss his candidacy and the upcoming election for Greene County Sheriff.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Rachel Turner for Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Neuse News sat down with Rachel Turner to discuss her candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Clerk of Court.
Lenoir County to receive electric school bus after state awards $30M for Clean School Bus Replacements
More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
Election 2022 candidate interview: Mary Alphin for Lenoir County Clerk of Court
Neuse News sat down with Mary Alphin to discuss her candidacy and the upcoming election for Lenoir County Clerk of Court.
Lenoir County sample ballots and voting information
In North Carolina, the statewide general election is Tuesday, November 8, 2022.