Havelock rolls past Kinston
Entering Friday’s game against the two-time defending 3A state champions from Havelock, the Kinston Vikings knew they’d have a tough time defeating the Rams. They were right, as Havelock scored on its...
View ArticleRichlands runs over South Lenoir
DEEP RUN — There was no love lost for former conference rivals Richlands and South Lenoir Friday night. The two teams, which combined for more than 150 yards of penalties, both had plenty of big hits...
View ArticleRams remain winless
SNOW HILL—There really weren’t more penalties than points during Friday’s Eastern Wayne-Greene Central football game. It just seemed that way. The undefeated Warriors rolled to a...
View ArticleWomen allegedly bring infant to a drug deal
Five people are behind bars after two investigations resulted in multiple narcotics charges — including an alleged drug deal while a baby was in a vehicle with the dealers. On Thursday, the narcotics...
View ArticleTilghman – Day
Kristie Lyne Tilghman of Kinston and Donald Allen Day II of Snow Hill were united in marriage at 4 p.m. July 20, 2013, at Briary Run Church in Kinston. The Rev. Chris Rooks was the officiating...
View ArticleTilghman – Day
Kristie Lyne Tilghman of Kinston and Donald Allen Day II of Snow Hill were united in marriage at 4 p.m. July 20, 2013, at Briary Run Church in Kinston. The Rev. Chris Rooks was the officiating...
View ArticleMurphy – Zesiger
Johnny and Jolyn Murphy of Pink Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Lyn Murphy, to Bryan Scott Zesiger, also of Pink Hill. An Oct. 12 wedding will be held at Olivia’s at...
View ArticleJohnson- Lewis
Lawrence Moye and Geraldine Johnson of Kinston announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Javan Johnson, to John Henry Lewis, both of High Point, son of Irene Lewis of Philadelphia. An Oct. 19...
View ArticleBirth
Janson Lynn Roberson Janson and Brian Janson of New York City, announce the birth of a son, Robert Floyd Janson, on Aug. 9, 2013, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Maternal grandparents are...
View ArticleAlumni welcome, encourage freshmen
The Kinston chapter of Winston-Salem State University alumni held its annual picnic July 29 at St. Augustus AME Zion Church. The alumni kick off was to recognize 10 college bound freshmen from local...
View ArticleNative band to open county fair / Names in new
Native band to open county fair The Lenoir County Fair opens Tuesday and will run through Sept. 22. Kinston native Donald Thompson and his band will open the stage shows with a performance beginning...
View ArticleWhittington promoted
Kinston native Paul Whittington, with HHC 449 TAB, North Carolina Army National Guard in Morrisville, recently was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Whittington, who has been serving in the NC Army...
View ArticleLions Industries endows scholarship at LCC
Lions Industries for the Blind, Inc. recently endowed a scholarship through the Lenoir Community College Foundation. “We are excited about the Lions Industries for the Blind scholarship and the...
View ArticleMoss Hill Ruritans make donations / Names in news
Moss Hill Ruritans make donations James Goff Jr. of the Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department and Jerry Sutton of the Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department accepted 15 Rudy Bears each on Aug. 1...
View ArticleForty-six Parrott students earn AP Scholar Awards
Forty-six Parrott students earn AP Scholar Awards Forty-six Arendell Parrott Academy students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level...
View ArticleClark: Hannah Montana’s twerking means the world is ending
The country recently lost its collective mind when Hannah Montana got on stage at the MTV Music Awards and — essentially — thought she was at a strip club. Let me preface this column by saying I do...
View ArticleHome school students visit The Free Press
The yearbook and newspaper committee of the Eastern North Carolina Home School Organization visited The Free Press on Thursday for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the newspaper is put...
View ArticlePhoto gallery: One shot
Sometimes while out on assignment, a scene will present itself in a way that calls for a quick shot. Whether it happens while walking along the street, driving or in between planned shots, they’re...
View ArticleHanks: Howard making Lenoir County proud in ‘A Chef’s Life’
Some thoughts, observations and news on a gorgeous Eastern North Carolina weekend: “A CHEF’S LIFE” HITS A HOME RUN: Like many of you, I was on the edge of my couch in nervous anticipation for...
View ArticleLenoir County Agricultural Fair starts Tuesday
One of the most popular events in Lenoir County will be making its way to the Kinston Fairgrounds this week. The Lenoir County Agricultural Fair starts on Tuesday and runs until Sunday, with many...
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