AARP gets scam info / Names in news
AARP gets scam info Caroline Farmer, deputy director of Victims and Citizens Service with the N.C. Department of Justice, was the speaker at the August meeting of AARP Chapter 4109. She informed...
View ArticleKinston prevails after tie
His pair of goals were obviously huge, but it was Robert Blake’s crossing pass in the 43rd minute that was truly the showstopper in Kinston High’s 3-2 nonconference soccer victory over...
View ArticleVikings have to speak up
The Kinston volleyball team learned one thing Tuesday night: You’ve got to talk. The Vikings were defeated by Pamlico, 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 19-25, 22-25) at home, going 0-2 to start the season. Along...
View ArticleHeath’s bond set at $95,000
A woman accused of writing hundreds of dollars of bad checks from a dead person was arrested last week. The Piggly Wiggly on U.S. 258 North reported to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on June 4...
View ArticleTwo arrested, one sought for air conditioning unit larceny
Two men are in jail while another is being sought for larceny of air conditioning units after a 17-day investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. Lonnie Taylor, 42, of 3305 Cypress Grove...
View ArticleTsao: An open letter to parents in Kinston
To the parents destined to raise a mediocre child, Hold on a second — that was a bit rude of me. Let me preface this a bit more so that you know exactly who you are and why your child is bound for...
View ArticleJones County couple accused of insurance fraud
RALEIGH — A Jones County couple was arrested last week for insurance fraud and another charge. Johnny Ball, 49, and Joni Ball, 49, both of 154 Kitty Noecker Road, Pink Hill were each charged with one...
View ArticleLong-lost military award reunited with daughter of fallen military hero
WILMINGTON — Clyde Ballenger’s Purple Heart is one of the few traces left of his life. Before the 22-year-old was lost at sea in 1944, his wife, Elizabeth, had the couple’s only child, Linda. She was...
View ArticleJury selection moves into third day
RALEIGH — With two days completed in the trial of Grant Ruffin Hayes, the 12 people who will decide his fate have yet to be named. Hayes is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of former...
View ArticleWoodmen Community Center to close water park after Labor Day
Apparently, wearing white isn’t the only thing that can’t be enjoyed after Labor Day in the Kinston area. The Woodmen Community Center will be closing its Lions Water Adventure Park after the upcoming...
View ArticlePolice are looking for these men
The Kinston Department of Public Safety is asking for your assistance with a felony larceny that took place a week ago. The KDPS says that around 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, a white female parked...
View ArticleAlbum reviews: Black Joe Lewis and Willie Nelson
New album: Electric Slave Artist: Black Joe Lewis Label: Vagrant (CD/LP/Digital) Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Along with the Black Keys, Black Joe Lewis has found a way to reinterpret the blues for a...
View ArticleThe Red Room's schedule this weekend
The Red Room is open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Thursdays and 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Roman Sams is scheduled to be the house band, playing from 8 to 11 p.m., rain or shine,...
View ArticleThe Martins tour coming to Kinston
The smooth, rich sounds of multi-Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated trio The Martins will be featured at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in a concert at Tanglewood Church on Rouse Road. Siblings Judy, Jonathan...
View ArticleLast Sand band to bring blues and funk with a spicy Cajun twist
Today’s Sand in the Streets concert will add a new dimension to the music “norm” the crowds typically have been enjoying. Let’s just say it might be a stretch from what folks have come to expect. Mel...
View ArticleNative artist donates paintings / Names in news
Native artist donates paintings ‘Moon River,’ a painting by Queen Bessie Shamala Davis Sykes – a member of the Adkin High School Class of 1963 – is named for the AHS Class of 1963 Class Song written...
View ArticleTwo teens arrested in Walstonburg business larcenies
WALSTONBURG — Two Hookerton teenagers have been arrested following break-ins at four Walstonburg-area businesses. The incidents happened between midnight and about 6 a.m. Aug. 20, said Capt. Daniel...
View ArticleColumn: More WNBA for me
How much of the 2013 WNBA season have you watched? I must admit I probably haven’t watched a full game this season. I recall ESPN2 airing an Atlanta Dream game last month. There was absolutely nothing...
View ArticleLCC using new 'rotisserie' car to improve EMS training
A new simulator at Lenoir Community College is giving Emergency Medical Service students first-hand experience with a rollover car. The simulator is comprised of the body of a 1994 Grand AM and a...
View ArticleNorth Lenoir keeps up winning streak
LA GRANGE – And the streak goes on. North Lenoir continues its undefeated volleyball season after shutting out Southern Wayne, 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-15) Wednesday. The...
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