Holley's homecoming
Not only did Thursday night’s football scrimmage at Kinston High School feature a sneak peek at two of the east’s traditional 2A powerhouses, it was also a homecoming of sorts for one coach....
View ArticleMeth lab discovered
On Aug. 15, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office discovered an active meth lab at 5626 N.C. 11 South. Ralph Stroud, 47, was arrested on multiple charges. See tomorrow's edition of The Free Press and...
View ArticleFree Press Radio Show: Kinston Police Chief Bill Johnson
On this week’s Free Press Radio Show (CLICK HERE TO LISTEN), Bryan Hanks, Jon Dawson and Prozac welcome Kinston Department of Public Safety Director Bill Johnson, who talks about a variety of...
View ArticleKinston arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Kinston Dept. of Public Safety: Brian Leander Ormond, 37, 510 Rhem St., Kinston, July 30, misdemeanor assault on a female. Bond: None listed: Arresting...
View ArticleLenoir County arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Frednesa T. Pope, 34, 405 Cecil Drive, Kinston, July 30, misdemeanor order for arrest/child support. Bond: $350. Arresting...
View ArticleOtis Gardner: An abundant, renewable food source surrounding us
The more intelligence and imagination brought to an endeavor, the more likely beneficial outcomes will result. Strangely, there are a few areas where thinking and imagination block logic, notably what...
View ArticleCommunity Health Center Week concludes today
Community Health Center Week culminates in a health fair starting at 10 a.m. today at Kinston Community Health Center. The theme is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Transforming Health Care in...
View ArticleAnother successful ‘Wings’ fundraiser
From left, Roy Coombs, Matt Delbridge and Joe Hargitt prepare trays of chicken wings, celery, carrots and ranch dressing at the fifth annual Wings over the Neuse fundraiser at the Farmer's Market. The...
View ArticleGrant Hayes pleads not guilty in Ackerson murder
Grant Ruffin Hayes — accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and mother of two children, Laura Jean Ackerson — pled not guilty Friday as he was arraigned on the charge of first-degree murder. “There...
View ArticleClasses begin at LCC
Lenoir Community College began the 2013-14 school year this week with enrollment up and administrative offices running on all cylinders. As of Thursday enrollment at LCC was at 2,806’; that marks a 3...
View ArticleTwo arrested, others sought in Pink Hill meth lab bust
PINK HILL — Law enforcement converged on a Pink Hill residence early Thursday evening and shut down a working methamphetamine operation, the conclusion of a four-month investigation. Ralph Edward...
View ArticleTying quilts for veterans / Names in news
Tying quilts for veterans The Relief Society of the Woodington Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently hand-tied 25 quilts for the N.C. State Veterans Home on Hull Road. The...
View ArticleMinister's Column: Prayer life is representative of person’s faith
The Holy Bible is real clear about the power and potency of prayer. It is our line of communication to God — the old cliché says, “Prayer is the key to the kingdom and faith unlocks the door.” Jesus...
View ArticleVeterans Home gets donation
Sarah Bendle, Donna Milhorn and Dr. Mark Benson heard there was a need in the community and found a way to help meet it. They opened their hearts and pocketbooks and added 20 hardback books, three...
View ArticleMorvan – Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Cole Morvan of Plano, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Morvan, to William Ferguson Jr., both of Arlington, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson of Kinston....
View ArticleWilliams – Speight
Belinda Louise Williams and James W. Speight Jr., both of Deep Run, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. June 29, 2013, at Middlesex Free Will Baptist Children’s Home in Middlesex. The Rev. Linda Grinder...
View ArticleFuller – Thompson
Alexandra Alyse Fuller of Cary and John Alexander Thompson of Decatur, Ga., were united in marriage at 6 p.m. June 22, 2013, at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh. The Rev. Mark Blanton was the...
View ArticleWiggins – Becton
Lauren Bridgette Wiggins of Deep Run and Dustin Ryan Becton of Kinston were united in marriage at 6 p.m. June 15, 2013, at Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. Pastor Ray Brown performed the...
View ArticleCouple celebrates golden anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ghermon Lane of Dover celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at 5 p.m. Aug. 17, 2013, at Baron & The Beef Restaurant in Kinston. The event was given in their honor by...
View ArticleBirths
Davis Patricia Danielle Turner Davis and Joshua Wade Davis of Deep Run announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Patricia Davis, on July 22, 2013, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Maternal...
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