Four students at Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School found new bicycles under the Christmas tree on Tuesday, their reward not just for being good but for being the best in a competition that focused on math skills.
High-speed chase in Kinston leads to arrest
An Onslow County man was arrested Monday night by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed chase through Kinston.
Eight-year-old Tucker Rose spearheads 'Salute to Veterans' Christmas Card Drive
Sneads Ferry - In the spirit of holiday giving, eight-year-old Tucker Rose is spearheading the annual “Salute to Veterans” Christmas card drive, aiming to deliver festive cheer to Veterans at the local VA home in Kinston, NC. Starting from Veterans Day and continuing until Christmas Eve, this initiative is now in its fourth successful year.
LCPC teachers tops in state with Ag in Classroom grants
Five LCPS teachers collected more than $1,900 for classroom projects as winners of Ag in the Classroom grants provided annually by the North Carolina Farm Bureau.
Neuse News End of the Year review: January
Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The offer to purchase is in the amount of Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($319,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to January 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($318,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000.00).
Public Notice: Filling District 2 Vacancy on the Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Mr. Keith King, who resigned shortly before his appointment to fill a vacancy on the County Commissioners. The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual from District 2 who is of the same political party as Mr. King, a Republican.
Public Notice: Upset Bid Notice for Teachers Memorial School
Pursuant to G.S. 115C-518 and 160A-269, the Lenoir County Board of Education hereby gives notice that it has received an offer to purchase the Teacher’s Memorial School property owned by the Lenoir County Board of Education. The offer to purchase is in the amount of Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($319,000.00). Notice is hereby given that prior to January 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM, any person may raise the bid by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first one thousand dollars ($1000) and five percent (5%) of the remainder ($318,000). Therefore, the lowest acceptable upset bid is Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000.00).
2024 Election candidate list for Lenoir County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
Kinston nonprofit to host toy drive and giveaway on December 23, 2023
One local nonprofit leader in Kinston wants to make the Christmas holiday a little bit brighter for youth in the community. Hope to Destiny for Youth is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Eunique’s Fashions located at 611 N. McLewean Street in Kinston, NC.
VIP Tour and Lunch at the North Carolina Global TransPark
Last week, Military, state/local government, academia, and industry leaders from around the state met for a Lunch and VIP Tour at the North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP). Also in attendance were representatives from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC).
Public Notice: Filling District 2 Vacancy on the Lenoir County Board of Education
The Lenoir County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Mr. Keith King, who resigned shortly before his appointment to fill a vacancy on the County Commissioners. The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual from District 2 who is of the same political party as Mr. King, a Republican.
School horticultural projects benefit from Master Gardener grants
Two LCPS teachers are winners of 2023 gardening grants from the Lenoir County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association.
KPD and Sheriff's Office uncover marijuana operation on Railfence Drive
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for a residential home on Railfence Drive. The search lead to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation, drug paraphernalia, psilocybin mushrooms, and a AR-15 rifle. Savon Divontre Roberts (19), Jataves Ellison (19), and Joshue Javon Ellsion (22) were arrested on site and charged with the following:
Pink Hill residents face water bill discrepancies; New mayor addresses software glitch
Pink Hill: Residents of Pink Hill are grappling with a perplexing situation as they receive unusually high water bills due to a software malfunction. Pink Hill resident Suzie Baker took to Facebook to express her concerns about her recent water bill.