Tryon Palace hosts filming of TV series ‘Sleepy Hollow’
NEW BERN — Tryon Palace visitors will get a sneak peek at FOX’s new series “Sleepy Hollow” as construction begins today for filming Monday and Tuesday of various scenes on the grounds. Because all...
View ArticleRemembering the ‘Forgotten War’
It is called the Forgotten War for a reason. “(The Korean War) wasn’t a publicized war and it didn’t affect as many people as World War II or Vietnam,” said George Patrick, a Korean War veteran who...
View ArticlePhoto: Tasty treats for the kids
Jayla Pratt, 9, waits on a slice of watermelon from Earl Dixon as Shirley James cuts a slice for Germion Olds, 8, on Thursday at the Holloway Center. Larry Wayne — along with Dixon, James, Melissa...
View ArticlePhoto page: Reeling in the big ones
For William Lee Dove, it isn’t the story of the fish that got away. Instead, he smiles at the thought of reeling in a large fish. As shores and riverbanks begin to fill with fisherman, 92-year-old...
View ArticleClark: Courtrooms closely resemble boxing rings
In the wake of the recent ruling in the case of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, I have come to a conclusion. I am not going to talk about the decision one way or the other. Suffice it to say,...
View ArticleHanks: Dancing for students, a snub and a dislocated finger
Some kudos, some incredulousness and a mighty big “thank-you” in this week’s column … JONES COUNTY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE KIDS: The fourth annual Dancing Like The Stars competition was held at the...
View ArticleHelp needy students in 'Stuff the Bus'
As August quickly approaches, it’s time to think about purchasing school supplies. During the Build a Back Pack program, people are encouraged to consider helping students who are in need by...
View ArticleSchool voucher program starts in 2014
To know the contentiousness of the school voucher debate in the state, a look into a couple comments on the state budget — with taxpayer-funded “opportunity scholarships” in it — provides some color....
View ArticleTillis candidacy carries Art Pope, intraparty division into Senate race
Before this year’s General Assembly session concluded, Speaker of the House Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, was already on the campaign trail, having traveled to Washington, D.C. to raise money for his...
View ArticleCaswell Foundation awards scholarships / Names in news
Caswell Foundation awards scholarships Alexandria Ivey, UNC Wilmington, and Lindsay Warren, ECU, have been awarded scholarships by the Caswell Center Foundation, Inc. Dr. Eleanor Wright, Foundation...
View ArticleU.S. 70 study promoted in Morehead City
MOREHEAD CITY — One more wheel turning on the long journey to a four-lane U.S. 70 with bypasses through congested areas from Wake County to the Morehead City Port was announced last week by former...
View ArticleParker: Golden Oldies III reminded us of the good ol’ days
This just in: Golden Oldies III was a smashing success “Good afternoon, faithful listener. Mike ‘Big Papa’ Parker coming to you across the radio airwaves. Prepare yourselves for the third installment...
View ArticleSnow Hill commissioners only contested race in Greene County
SNOW HILL — Five candidates are vying for three commissioner seats in Snow Hill, including the three incumbents. Along with incumbent commissioners Rebecca “Becki” Scarborough, Robert L. “Bobby”...
View ArticleVernon Avenue Bojangles’ undergoing rebuild
The Bojangles’ restaurant at 400 West Vernon Ave. has been torn down and is currently undergoing a rebuild. The restaurant — the first Bojangles’ owned by Tands, Inc., and the first in Kinston —...
View ArticleKinston residents prepare for final tax-free weekend
A massive overhaul in the North Carolina tax plan has eliminated one of the most popular unofficial holidays across the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory signed the Tax Reform bill, which will lower...
View ArticleUpdated Lenoir County mugshots
CLICK HERE to view to view to view a PDF document that includes photos of inmates processed at Lenoir County jail this week. To access previous entries, click here. DISCLAIMER: The following...
View ArticleDWI arrests
The following driving while impaired arrests were reported by the North Carolina Highway Patrol: 7-11, Robert Preston Harris, 2734 Silo Rd., Kinston, 30, .10. Arresting trooper: R. B. Kirk 7-16,...
View ArticleTwo found dead in N.C. creek
(AP) — Heavy rains that caused power outages and flash floods in western North Carolina were blamed for the deaths of a 10-year-old girl and 48-year-old man who were swept away while swimming in a...
View ArticleHairston suspended from UNC squad
(AP) -- North Carolina suspended leading scorer P.J. Hairston from the basketball team on Sunday night, hours after state police pulled him over for driving 93 mph in a 65 mph zone. Team spokesman...
View ArticleStudy says N.C. better than most at handling tax dollars
While it’s easy to take shots at the General Assembly for how tax dollars are budgeted — and the past session saw plenty of that, from in and outside the Legislative Building — a new study says North...
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