Two men arrested on stolen firearm charges
Sadequin Alif Anderson, 18, already facing gun charges from a March arrest, was arrested along with Koreyevel Tony Barnes, 20, by Kinston police early Sunday morning for possession of a stolen...
View ArticleCourthouse bomb scare an empty threat
A bomb threat Monday at the Lenoir County Courthouse meant 19 minutes in the heat for visitors and county employees, but otherwise didn’t amount to much. “We did have a bomb threat at approximately...
View ArticleNorth Lenoir grad commissioned / Names in news
North Lenoir grad commissioned Ethan Allan Yelverton of La Grange is a May 2013 graduate of Virginia Tech, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife science with a minor in leadership studies....
View ArticleVikings get rings Wednesday
It’s the moment young champions have awaited since March. The ring ceremony for both Kinston High School’s varsity basketball teams will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Kinston-Lenoir County...
View ArticleColumn: Coples' weekend was timely
Quinton Coples came back home just in time. The community weekend the N.Y. Jets linebacker hosted in his hometown July 12-14 was more about giving back than it was football. That was obvious. He...
View ArticleGooding: Loving in spite of ‘unlovely’ reasons
Editor’s note: Michelle Gooding is a new addition to the area ministers who rotate writing columns for religion pages in The Free Press each Saturday. This is her introductory column. In addition to...
View ArticleKelly: Tame the heat with cool summer treats
It looks like the summer heat is finally here. Cool down with easy homemade summer treats. Fruity Italian Ice 3 cups halved strawberries or chopped pineapple 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons honey...
View ArticleNew officers elected / Names in news
New officers elected Kinston Evening Rotary recently installed 2013-14 officers. They are are Bill Rose, treasurer; Renae Dail, secretary; Karen Sperati, president; and Bert Statum, past president....
View ArticleHunneke banquet to be held Thursday
The appreciation banquet honoring Fred Hunneke in support of the Eight-Eighties/Wounded Warrior Team will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Select Foods. The event, which is open to the public, had...
View ArticleAdrien Meadows drops out of race for Kinston mayor
Five days after putting in his bid for the mayor of Kinston, Adrien Meadows changed his mind and withdrew his name. On Monday, Meadows went to the Board of Elections and took himself out of the...
View ArticleImmigration bill becomes study, passes House
The General Assembly pulled another late-session surprise move Monday night as Rep. Harry Warren, R-Rowan, pulled his RECLAIM NC Act legislation. The bill — carrying the full title of Reasonable...
View ArticleJarman gave reason for tax increase at Wake Up Lenoir breakfast
Olivia’s at Frenchman’s Creek was the site on Tuesday for Lenoir County residents with early morning interests about local government. Dozens of people came out to the Wake Up Lenoir breakfast, where...
View ArticleCSS Neuse Center to host ‘soft opening’
The spanking-new facility to house the CSS Neuse opens its doors to the public Thursday, as preparation continues to the official opening next year. The day begins with the unveiling of a new marker...
View ArticleMatters of Record: Lawsuits
The following lawsuits were filed with the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Civil Division, in Lenoir County, April 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013: cvm783 Michael NMN White vs. Cheryl NMN Jones money...
View ArticleVotes show N.C. tax overhaul will soon become law
The Associated Press It's all but set that a tax overhaul deal reached by Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and legislative leaders will soon become North Carolina law. The House and Senate scheduled...
View ArticleA ring for the Vikings
Jay Taylor watched his brother on the very same stage he stood this time last year. Taylor, himself a Kinston High School basketball champion of the 2011-12 season, watched his younger brother Jeremy...
View ArticleSmithfield Way Extension approved by 6-1 vote
The Lenoir County Commissioners voted 6-1 on a proposal to approve the acceptance of a grant from the N.C. Department of Transportation to assist in the acquisition of right of way for the extension...
View ArticleCity council, Kinston Hospitality agree to major deal
A major investment agreed to by the Kinston City Council on Monday will bring revenue to residents with minimal risks. Shortly after its city council meeting, the council had a closed session to...
View ArticleMarc McKnight to run for Kinston City Council
There are now four candidates for the two open city council seats in Kinston. Marc McKnight has entered the race, filing at the Lenoir County Board of Elections on Wednesday. With the deadline of...
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