Salvation Army awards scholarships
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary recently awarded its 2013 scholarships, based on community service, academic achievement and future volunteerism. Students receiving the awards are Justin Shimer,...
View ArticleMinister earns degree
James P. Chapman Sr., pastor of Rhema Word Christian Center, recently graduated from the Apex School of Theology in Durham. After four years of intensive study, he earned the Doctor of Ministry...
View ArticleMinister's Column: The content of their character
The richest moment in Dr. King’s masterpiece speech 50 years ago (many parts of which ought to be committed to memory!) is this sentence: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live...
View ArticleFSU Alumni Chapter awards scholarships / Names in news
FSU Alumni Chapter awards scholarships The Kinston-Lenoir Alumni Chapter for Fayetteville State University recently awarded academic scholarships to three area high school graduates who have exhibited...
View ArticleArtist donates portrait remembering AHS classmates
As the Adkin High School Class of 1963 comes together throughout the weekend for laughter, catching up and moments of nostalgia, they can also take knowledge in giving one of their own the inspiration...
View ArticleOtis Gardner: Ambivalence in the midst of history
I’ve lived through a lot of history. That doesn’t make me special — just old. I’m fortunate my years haven’t yet gotten too heavy to comfortably carry. So far, I can pack them up and trundle off to...
View ArticleMetal door, window maker adds more than 200 jobs
It’s only fitting — 252 jobs to the 252. Alside Window Company will be adding 252 jobs at its Kinston manufacturing facility, according to an announcement made by the Governor’s Office. The jobs and a...
View ArticleHigher confidence, lower gas prices predicted to increase Labor Day traffic
This time a year ago, many North Carolina residents decided to stay home on the last holiday of the summer season due to high gas prices and skepticism about the economy. With confidence increasing on...
View ArticleNorth Lenoir falls to Farmville Central
FARMVILLE — North Lenoir hung with Farmville Central through the first quarter Friday night, but that was the closest the Hawks would get. The Hawks (0-2) ultimately fell 46-16. They led 8-7 before a...
View ArticleRams drop close game
SNOW HILL – A week of rollercoaster emotions didn’t end the way Greene Central coach Allen Wooten hoped, but in the grand scheme of things, the only hitch was still just a football game that his team...
View ArticleSouth Lenoir loses to S.W. Onlsow
JACKSONVILLE – When the final whistle blew in Southwest’s 34-7 victory over South Lenoir on Friday night, coach Phil Padgett had a stern talk with his squad. In his mind, the Stallions still had...
View ArticleJones Senior shutout by Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Jacksonville proved to be too much for Jones Senior Friday night behind a double-barrel attack that saw the Cardinals roll up almost 400 yards total offense while holding Jones Senior...
View ArticleVikings win in Week 2
It may not have been pretty, but as the saying goes, a win is a win. Despite tallying a mind-boggling 174 penalty yards, turning the ball over three times and surrendering a safety, Kinston (2-0)...
View ArticleParrott toughs it out
It wasn’t easy, but they made it out alive. Arendell Parrott Academy defeated Raleigh St. David’s School, 30-22, in its season-opener Friday night. The Patriots and Warriors battled throughout in a...
View ArticleRhodes – Pittman
Loralyn Dove of Kinston announces the engagement of her daughter, Lorren Denean Rhodes, to Joseph Earl Pittman, both of Durham, son of Sara Evans and Earl Cooper of Rocky Mount. An Oct. 20 wedding...
View ArticleRinehart – Barwick
Mrs. Janet Rinehart of Saluda, S.C., announces the engagement of her daughter, Candice Renee Rinehart, to Joshua Wayne Barwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Barwick of Kinston, and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy...
View ArticleShearer – Morriss
Roger and Sherry Shearer of Kinston announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Leigh Shearer, to Jonathan Wayne Morriss, son of John and Diane Morriss of Roanoke Rapids. An Oct. 5 wedding will...
View ArticleCouple celebrates 66 years
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Oliver of Pink Hill celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Aug. 21, 2013. The couple has two children, Mike Oliver of New Bern and Mitch Oliver of Sneads Ferry; six...
View ArticleBirths
Hall Jessica Torres-Leach of Kinston and children – James, Jaylyn, Ty’Jané, Jayonna and Ja’Nasia – announce the birth of a daughter and sister, Ja’Kyla Dorreeya Hall, on July 27, 2013, at Lenoir...
View ArticleStudent with Kinston ties earns scholarship
James P. Chapman III of Greensboro has received a four-year basketball scholarship to attend Virginia Military Academy in Lexington, Va. He is the grandson of the Rev. James P. Chapman Sr. and Doris...
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