Lumosity survey lists Kinston near last in smart cities rankings
According to Lumosity’s “Smartest Cities in America” survey, folks in the Kinston metropolitan area aren’t so bright. Out of 478 metro areas ranked in the U.S., Kinston came in at 476. Only Laredo,...
View ArticleKinston prepares for Independence Day
As Independence Day approaches, the minds of most Kinston residents are stuck on two things: what’s on the grill and who’s cooking? “On Independence Day, I just want to see food cooked on the grill,”...
View ArticleKinston arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Kinston Dept. of Public Safety: Ricardo Esteban Makijew, 61, 3200 Carey Road, Kinston, June 21, misdemeanor shoplifting. Bond: $300. Arresting officer: J....
View ArticleN.C. bases prepare for furloughs
(AP) Short-term layoffs at North Carolina's military bases are close to taking hold because of the federal budget cuts that went into effect earlier this year. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune said...
View ArticleFireworks schedule
July 4th fireworks schedule: Kinston — Pearson Park, 9 p.m. Emerald Isle — Bogue Inlet Pier, 9 p.m. Goldsboro — Berkeley Mall, 9 p.m. Greenville — River Park North, 8 p.m. Jacksonville —...
View ArticleRainy Post 43 standstill continues
The boys of summer probably can’t tell it’s their season. Although Kinston Post 43 (10-5, 5-3)has earned the No. 2 spot in the Area I East Division as playoffs approach, several of the club’s games...
View ArticleRotarians hear fellow member / Names in news
Rotarians hear fellow member At a recent club meeting, Kinston Evening Rotary Club member John Exum detailed to club members what it meant to be a Rotary Ambassador Scholar. From 2005 through 2007,...
View ArticleAlbum reviews: India.Arie and Bruce Springsteen
New album: SongVersation Artist: India.Arie Label: Motown Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Sounding less labored and more joyful than her previous “Testimony” collection, India.Arie’s “SongVersation”...
View ArticleLibrary to host ‘Golden Oldies’ radio show
The Friends of the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will host The Golden Oldies Radio Show July 23 in the library’s Schechter Auditorium. In its third year, this show will feature four area...
View ArticleArea artist to perform original music Saturday
Entertainment is not something reserved for Hollywood and huge cities. While many people think they must travel hundreds of miles to see great concerts or hear new music, some are realizing that...
View ArticleIt’s a celebration in Pearson Park
Continuing the 10th anniversary series of Sand in the Streets concerts, The Breakfast Club will perform at 6 p.m. today on the Pearson Park stage. This Independence Day performance will be the band’s...
View ArticleGreene's DSS van purchase to save county money
SNOW HILL — Greene County is purchasing two vans for the Department of Social Services, as well as one for the sheriff’s office. But vans were not always purchased by the county. For an undetermined...
View ArticleEmployee raising credit limit causes Greene Co. to create policy
SNOW HILL — An employee of the Greene County Department of Social Services was able to temporarily raise the limit on a county Visa credit card in order to make a purchase recently. The bill on the...
View ArticleColumn: Survey that questions Kinston’s intelligence is stupid
According to a survey by a web-based service dedicated to neuroscience research, when it comes to smarts, Kinston/Lenoir County ranks 476th out of 478 metropolitan areas. Laredo, Texas, and Lumberton...
View ArticleENC man invents ‘tee caddy’
DOVER — Now why didn’t you think of that? Sam Laughinghouse of Craven County likes playing golf. But he hates looking for errant tees. “One day, while playing golf, I became frustrated at not being...
View ArticleTraffic safety main concern for North Carolinians
As the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches, vacations are in the plans of most Americans nationwide. In fact, the American Automobile Association estimates 40.8 million Americans will travel...
View ArticleWoman earns AARP award / Names in news
Woman earns AARP ‘Volunteer of Year’ Fran Allison has been recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for 2013 for the AARP chapter 4109. Allison has been active in the chapter for several years, is on...
View ArticleLenoir County arrest reports
The following arrests were repoted by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Miguel Cobos Perez, 29, 2531 Deep Run Church Road, Deep Run, June 19, misdemeanor assault on a female. Bond: None. Arresting...
View ArticleKinston arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Kinston Dept. of Public Safety: Amos Jacob Briggs-Hall, 35, 408 W. Daniels St., Kinston, June 23, misdemeanor shoplifting, misdemeanor simple physical...
View ArticleAudio: Matt Holbrook, Janet Carter, Harmony Hall Citizenship ceremony, Reggie...
On this week’s Free Press Radio Show, Bryan Hanks and Jon Dawson are joined by Advertising Director Matt Holbrook to talk about Reggie Bullock being drafted by the L.A. Clippers of the NBA and the...
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