Neuse News year in review: March
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on March’s most memorable articles.
Number 5
Details emerge about the BBQ Fest on the Neuse
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/3/16/the-bbq-fest-on-the-neuse-on-may-7-8-2021
In 2020, the COVID pandemic forced the BBQ Festival to be canceled. This year, the BBQ festival hopes to carry while being stewards of the community with pandemic safeguards in place. On May 7-8, 2021 the BBQ Fest on the Neuse will return.
Number 4
Fatal shooting on Old Snow Hill Road
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/3/14/fatal-shooting-on-old-snow-hill-road
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 3:33 a.m., Kinston Police responded to the area of 2210 Old Snow Hill Rd. to reports of shots fired. While officers were responding to the area, Officers were advised that two gunshot victims had shown up at UNC Lenoir.
Number 3
Renewal of P-EBT program brings food assistance to NC families
Thousands of North Carolina parents with school-age children will soon begin receiving additional assistance to purchase food through the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program, or P-EBT, which has been renewed for the 2020-21 school year.
Number 2
Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant opens at The Plaza in Kinston
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/3/9/ocean-bay-seafood-restaurant-opens-at-the-plaza-in-kinston
Kinston joins Jacksonville and Wilmington as Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant opened on March 1, 2021 at 2405 N Herritage Street #J. With Po’Boys, fresh fried plates, mini boils and family boil packs, this new restaurant has something for seafood lovers.
Number 1
Mike Parker: Scammers threaten ‘suspension’ of Social Security number
I received three calls last Wednesday from scammers trying to get my personal information. One identified himself by his name and his federal badge number. I could tell by his accent that he “won’t from around here,” as we say down South.