During the Inaugural North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, the Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year were recognized, and all the state’s farmers were honored at a celebration dinner at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Special guest and keynote speaker was former United States Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.

Like most holidays, the foundation of the faith underlying our observance of Thanksgiving lies buried under the flash and glitter of secularism.

Neuse News will once again bring you LIVE coverage from downtown La Grange at the 2024 La Grange Christmas Parade presented by Bojangles, Walter Poole Realty, Southern Bank and Belk on Sunday, 12/1 at 3:00pm.

The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:

This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children.

Downtown Kinston is gearing up for its annual Light the Night Christmas Parade, a hallmark holiday event that brings thousands of spectators to the streets. Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m. from Historic Grainger Stadium, located at 400 E. Grainger Ave.

Neuse Regional Libraries are very fortunate to serve communities that clearly place a high value on their libraries and the access they provide to many invaluable programs, services, and materials. One of the ways our community supports our Libraries in Lenoir County is through the Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library.

The following is a list of people who have recently passed away in Lenoir County:

Wednesday afternoon, the NC Senate approved Senate Bill 382. The bill provides the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) with an additional $50M along with directing NCORR to sign the subrecipient agreements to proceed with the projects it obligated in Round 3 of the Affordable Housing Development Fund by December 31, 2024.   

Neuse News will once again bring you LIVE coverage from Deep Run at the 2024 Deep Run Christmas Parade presented by Bojangles, Walter Poole Realty, Southern Bank and Belk on Saturday, 11/30 at 4:00pm.

Robert Lonn Hood, Jr. died on Nov. 20, 2024, at McGregor Down Health Center in Greenville, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60. No service is planned at this time.

The Market will be Open Tuesday and Wednesday Before Thanksgiving
The market will be closed on November 30th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
It will re-open on Tuesday and resume its normal hours until late December.

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. 

Yep, Friendsgiving, the word is a mix up of “friends” and “Thanksgiving” and the idea is to spend an evening near the Thanksgiving Holiday with your best buds.  Apparently the “younger” generation has been celebrating this for several years, but my more “tenured” generation has finally caught up.  

The followig land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:

Sisters United, a grassroots non-profit organization co-owned by Ms. Victor Fields and Mrs. Hattie King-Hall, is proud to announce the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. This cherished tradition, featuring a full home cooked Thanksgiving meal, will take place, Saturday, November 23, 2024,  at 12:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day in the Grainger Stadium parking lot, located on Vernon Avenue in Kinston, NC.

The Leapfrog Fall Hospital Safety grades have been released and UNC Health Lenoir has earned a “B” based on data from 2021 to 2024. The Leapfrog Group rates healthcare organizations based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections, and injuries that have the potential to harm patients.

Dontario Hardy, Mayor of Kinston, NC has been appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.

Over 600 fourth-grade students from Lenoir County Public Schools gathered at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds on Thursday for the annual Careers on Wheels event. More than 30 businesses and organizations participated, offering students a firsthand look at career opportunities available in the community.

Kinston has a way of providing me what I need. My love for this town is a little strange, even to me, but I’ve never lived anywhere that has done so much for me and my family. This year has been surreal in ways I never expected. Usually, when the holidays roll around, the stress of everything I can’t do steals the joy of the season.

The holiday season officially kicks off in downtown Kinston with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Pearson Park (210 W. Gordon St.). Hosted by Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR), the annual "Turn On the Holidays" event begins at 6 p.m., promising an evening filled with music, performances, and holiday cheer.

This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children.

The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Wednesday to provide updates on the arrest of Ryan Keith Everett and ongoing investigations, including an armed robbery involving Octavius McCoy and Monica Munoz. Sheriff Jackie Rogers emphasized collaboration and the resolution of communication challenges within the justice system. “The Sheriff’s Office is here to protect, and we will use all resources to ensure safety,” said Sheriff Jackie Rogers.

Brenda Sutton Jones, 82, of Kinston passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill, NC. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22nd at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.

BREAKING: Stacey Mitchell has been located and is safe! She was in Graham, where she was picked up by an individual and brought back to Lenoir County. More details coming.

At just seven years old, Cameron Holder is making waves in the local music scene. The second grader, who recently showcased his original song, is inspiring peers and adults alike with his passion for music and his dedication to pursuing his dreams.

Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted October 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from September’s revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent.

Neuse Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Executive Director’s Position.

Ryan Keith Everett was taken into custody this afternoon by the Graham Police Department. The 38-year-old from La Grange had been sought by area law enforcement since Thursday evening, when he allegedly committed a robbery in Greene County, stole two firearms and shot two individuals on Wheat Swamp Road in Lenoir County.