An afternoon thunderstorm dumped inches of rain in Kinston, and caused flash flooding in many neighborhoods.
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Kinston Community Health Center started with a conversation
Rev. Melvin Tate helped to bring affordable, inclusive health care to everyone in Lenoir County by proposing the founding of a community health center in the early 1990s.
DEPS celebrates milestone at Grainger Stadium
Down East Protection Systems celebrated a milestone for its CEO and President on Thursday with an event at Grainger Stadium.
Commissioners unanimously approve Confederate monument removal from Visitor's Center to Wil King Memorial Site
In an Emergency Meeting of the Lenoir County Commissioners held at the Cooperative Extension Office, the Commissioners unanimously approved removing the Confederate monument from the Visitor's Center to the Wil King Memorial Site. The motion was made by Commissioner Eric Rouse and seconded by Commissioner J. Mac Daughety. The board unanimously approved the motion.
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County commissioners call emergency meeting to discuss statue
The Lenoir County Commissioners will meet Thursday to discuss the Confederate statue at the Kinston-Lenoir County Visitors Center. Commissioners say plans were already in the works to relocate the statue, but public statements by Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy regarding the statue required them to call the emergency meeting.
Kinston City Council approves budget without raises
The Kinston City Council approved an operating budget for the next fiscal year that did not include the previously proposed raise. The Council also voted Monday night to allow Lions Water Adventure, Holloway pool, and the Fairfield Park splash pad to open on June 20.
Tyson and Swinson oppose city council raise
Former and current members of the city council do not support a proposed raise for the Kinston mayor and city council, which will be voted on Monday evening.
City considering hiring freeze, furloughs and $21,600 pay raise for council, mayor
The proposed budget for next year anticipates steep drops in revenue. It eliminates capital outlay and calls for positions to remain unfilled while raising the possibility of employee furloughs if revenues drop more than expected. Under the proposed budget, city council members and the mayor would receive a raise.
Kinston Starbucks opening Friday at 5:30 a.m.
Kinstonians in search of a caffeine fix will have a new option beginning Friday morning. General Manager Allyne Dyer confirmed to Neuse News that the new Starbucks on West Vernon Avenue in Kinston will open on Friday, June 12 at 5:30 a.m.
JSHS holds socially-distanced commencement
Jones Senior High School held a commencement ceremony for its 2020 graduates, with friends and family viewing the ceremony from vehicles in the school parking lot.
A peaceful assembly planned in Kinston, several businesses closing early
The Kinston Police Department (KPD) has been made aware of local high school and college students planning a peaceful assembly this afternoon on private property along Queen Street in Kinston. The students assured KPD their presence is designed to bring awareness to current situations in the country.
With destructive riots following peaceful protests in other areas of North Carolina, local area business owners are closing shops at 3:00 pm according to various Facebook posts. According to Mayor Don Hardy, Walmart will be closing at 5:00 pm.
Local representatives concerned with slow pace of reopening
Local representatives are concerned with the slow pace of reopening. Included are statements from Rep. John Bell, Sen. Jim Perry and Rep. Chris Humphrey.
Salon owners and hairstylists face continued uncertainty
Local salon owners are still wondering when they will be able to go back to work.
Judge blocks Cooper's ban on indoor church services
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, barring enforcement of Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order barring indoor church services with more than ten people. Rep. Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir) said he was pleased to see the temporary restraining order was granted for what he believes was a reasonable request by the plaintiffs.
State fire marshal honors local firefighters
NC Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey visited Lenoir County on Wednesday, and recognized local firefighters for their life-saving efforts.