flyExclusive Lays off at least 50 employees two weeks before Christmas, on the heels of a potential IPO announcement

flyExclusive, one of Kinston’s most celebrated and prized employers and self-proclaimed fastest-growing private airlines in the country, laid off as many as 55 people on Friday, effective immediately.

On October 18, 2022, Neuse News reported, “flyExclusive to become publicly traded through business combination agreement with EG Acquisition.” flyExclusive CEO Jim Segrave stated, “flyExclusive is raising the bar in the private aviation industry and creating the best possible experience for customers, partners, and employees so we can create more moments that matter.”

Lenoir County Crime Stoppers provides key role in solving crime in the community

In Kinston, homicides have doubled this year over last. The Kinston Police Department has a high success rate in apprehending the perpetrators of crime in the city, in part because of Crime Stoppers. This tool, used by law enforcement throughout the county, runs on donations. KPD Interim Police Chief Keith Goyette and newly-elected Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers weigh in on the importance of Crime Stoppers for our community.

Kinston Community Health Center to construct new medical facility at old shirt factory site

On November 16, 2021, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the shirt factory property to the Kinston Community Health Center (KCHC) to construct a new medical facility. Since that time, KCHC has been conducting pre-development in preparation for the new medical facility, which includes financial planning, engaging lending partners, and architectural planning. 

Once complete, this $20 million health center will result in expanded services, as well as an expected 41 new jobs and a 3,000-person increase in the number of patients served by KCHC annually.