All by Kristy Kelly
Lenoir County residents are reacting with concern and frustration to the county’s 2025 property tax reappraisal, with some homeowners seeing significant increases in their assessed property values. While county officials emphasize that reappraisals are a routine process required by North Carolina law, many citizens worry about the financial impact of these changes.
Magic Mile Media is proud to announce the promotion of Trey Scott to Vice President of Sports Media & Digital Strategy. In this role, Trey will continue leading Neuse News Sports while expanding our digital sports media division.
LA GRANGE – Fire crews responded to a fire at E.B. Frink Middle School Friday night. Officials have not released details on the extent of any damage or the cause of the fire.
A beloved holiday tradition in Lenoir County is at risk after strong winds destroyed the permanent drive-in movie screen at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The Rotaract Club of Lenoir County, which has hosted the Annual Drive-In Movie Night for the past five years, is now asking for the community’s help to rebuild in time for this December’s event.
Standing inside Lenoir Lock & Key Service, a veteran-owned business in Kinston, U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., announced new legislation aimed at easing the transition for military service members moving from active duty to civilian life. The bill focuses on career development and business opportunities for veterans, ensuring they have the resources to secure jobs or start their own businesses after service.
SNOW HILL — Nooherooka Natural, a seventh-generation family-owned farm, is opening a new storefront in Snow Hill, bringing its pasture-raised Angus beef and heritage pork directly to the community.
The long-awaited resurfacing of Vernon Avenue is set to begin in mid-March, following a series of sewer and utility improvements that started last year.
Some years start off fresh and full of promise. This was not one of them. Instead, 2025 kicked in my door, dumped a bucket of germs on my household, and made itself at home. For almost a month the doctors could only seem to tell us what it wasn’t. Just as I finally started feeling human again, I walked straight into an event that reminded me why I’d rather be heard and not seen.
TRENTON — The Jones County K-12 school's ownership was officially transferred from the developer, First Floor, to the Jones County government in a ceremony on Monday, February 3, 2025. The event marked the culmination of a public-private partnership that resulted in the construction of a state-of-the-art, energy-positive school facility.
The Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce celebrated community excellence at its Annual Banquet on Tuesday, January 28, at the Kinston Country Club. The event recognized outstanding individuals whose dedication and service have significantly impacted the local area.
The Distinguished Young Women of North Carolina scholarship program wrapped up its 2025 competition at the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro on January 24 and 25, celebrating outstanding high school juniors from across the state. Among them, Lillian Daughety and Rachel Noble proudly represented Kinston and Lenoir County, earning notable distinctions in the statewide competition.
The long-awaited demolition of the condemned Super 8 Motel on Highway 70 East in Kinston is officially underway, marking a significant step toward revitalizing one of the city's major entryways. The joint effort between the City of Kinston and Lenoir County aims to address public safety hazards, enhance the community's appearance, and lay the groundwork for future development.
Fear mongering is a tactic of cowards and those who thrive on instability. It preys on emotions, exploiting fear to grab attention and manipulate behavior. In today’s world, where media outlets compete for clicks and shares, fear has become the currency of engagement. News is no longer about informing the public—it’s about capturing attention and keeping people hooked.
President Joe Biden's final list of pardons and clemencies has sparked discussion nationwide, with a record-setting number of nearly 25,000 people granted a second chance. Among these names, several with connections to Lenoir County have been confirmed.
Major Turner of the Kinston Police Department is being hailed as a hero after his quick thinking and training saved the life of a six-year-old child on Monday morning.
