Flag donated to baseball field
John Walters, a field representative with Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, recently presented an American flag to Kenny Sutton, coach of the Bethel Christian Academy baseball team.
The flag is for display at the baseball field.
For more information on Woodmen of the World, call Walters at 252-933-9088.
Car dealership thanks military
GOLDSBORO — In appreciation and support of the military, Deacon Jones Kia will be giving away $50 meal cards to active military and veterans just for stopping by to say hello. The promotion will run today through April 13 in conjunction with Thanks-A-Bunch for Keeping Us Safe, a non-profit military charity, and other local military sponsors and affiliates.
Whether active or retired, military personnel and families can enjoy lunch or dinner courtesy of Deacon Jones Kia, at more than 18,000 participating restaurants nationwide (visit restaurant.com for a complete list).
There is no obligation or purchase attached, just a drop in to say hello and receive a meal card, limited to one per person.
Deacon Jones Kia is at 2077 US 70 W., Goldsboro. For directions, call 919-581-0345.
Free rabies clinic Saturday
DUPLIN COUNTY — Pet Friends of Duplin County is sponsoring a free rabies clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Albertson Community Library, 3763 N. N.C. 11/903.
Dr. Earl Johnson of Animal Hospital of Beulaville will administer the free shots for unvaccinated dogs, cats and ferrets owned by Duplin County residents. Dogs must be on leashes; cats and ferrets must be in crates or carriers.
For more information, contact 910-284-7216 or petfriendsonline.org.
Learn the latest hair market trends
Hair Prophecy In’tl. of Kinston is having its eighth annual Hair & Fashion Educational Weekend, which raises funds toward its future stylists scholarship fund. This year, the show is expanding to a two-day event, adding more barber education and a new natural hair session, which is one of the latest trends in the hair market.
The weekend will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kinston-Lenoir County Performing Arts Center, 2601 N. Queen St. A live hair battle will open the show, where cosmetology students and barbers, all on one stage, will battle upon the theme “When Hair-nimals Attack.” Cosmetology experts will judge the competition.
Following the battle, local modeling troops, dance groups, professional hair salons and stylists will take the stage to give a taste of what they have to offer. The event is open to the public. Advance tickets are $10.
Starting at 9 a.m. Monday, a full educational line up will be offered at the Hampton Inn. Students can choose from 12 two-hour class sessions given throughout the day, including barbering, hair color, hair cutting, makeup, natural hair, weave, chemistry and business.
To purchase tickets or for more information, contact 252-527-0499 or hpHairWeekend.com.