Berger declines bid for U.S. Senate
State political wags cast a hungry eye on the General Assembly session this year, expecting the cold war between top Republicans to turn into a shooting match in the 2014 U.S. Senate GOP primary. But...
View ArticleWeekend rain dampens fair projections
For the first four days of the Lenoir County Agricultural Fair, there were projections the 58th annual event might end up as one of the most attended in a while. “We were headed for the best marks...
View ArticleLocations for arcades in Kinston far and between
Only a couple of decades ago, arcades were the place to go for the young and young at heart. Quarters or tokens were consistently being inserted into games such as Galaga, Pac Man and pinball...
View ArticleGunman killed near N.C. campus
AP An armed man pursued onto the campus of North Carolina Central University was shot and killed in nearby woods after challenging officers, police said Tuesday. Durham police tracked the suspect onto...
View ArticleBank of America told to pay in discrimination case
by Associated Press The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Bank of America topay black job applicants more than $2 million in back wages and interest to settle a discrimination case. A statement...
View ArticleKinston outlast N. Lenoir, 2-1
LA GRANGE—On one sideline, disbelief turned to delight in a span of a couple of minutes. Across the field, it was another case of déjà vu and disappointment. Kinston’s Evan Hood netted the...
View ArticleKudos to Lenoir Memorial Hospital from a native Kinstonian
First, I would like to say to all of my former Kinstonians that in our present economy and the new health care laws in effect, one must really consider and think about health care as it may relate to...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Kelsey Worthington
If the Bethel Christian Academy volleyball team needs to score, Kelsey Worthington is who it goes to. The Trojans’ outside hitter racked up 43 kills in a match against Greenville Christian Academy...
View ArticleSouth Lenoir tops visiting Rams
DEEP RUN --- It wasn’t the strongest South Lenoir has played this season, but the Blue Devils still managed a sweep. They downed Greene Central Tuesday 3-0 (25-12, 25-17,...
View ArticleBubble pops up at Woodmen Center
A sure sign that fall is here and that colder months are on their way is the annual installation of the vinyl “bubble” over the pools at the Woodmen Community Center.
View ArticleDisabled man allegedly beaten with bench
An 18-year-old Kinston resident allegedly beat a 30-year-old disabled man with a bench Sept. 13. Saturday at 4:30 p.m., officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety arrested Micah Dominique...
View ArticleMan shot outside Simon Bright complex
A man shot twice early Friday wasn’t able to name the person or people who shot him. Officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a man shot near the 902 building of...
View ArticleEnjoying the ‘Good Life’
The Vernon Park Mall was the place for many to Live the Good Life on Tuesday. The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual expo and food tasting event to rave reviews. More than 90...
View ArticleKelly Column: Sample some prize winning baking entries
Each year, the best of the best bakers in Lenoir County show up to enter the baking contest at the Lenoir County Fair. Even better than that, following the judging, everyone gets to taste the entries...
View ArticleWoman found allegedly dragged by vehicle
Officers responded to Henderson Food Store in the early morning hours last week to find a woman suffering severe injuries from allegedly behind dragged by a car. “She called from Henderson’s store at...
View ArticleChicken dinner benefit planned / Names in news
Chicken dinner benefit planned The American Legion chicken dinner sale fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Post 43, corner of McLewean and North streets. The chicken will be...
View ArticleReaching for the stars
SNOW HILL — Nell Cannon sings for an hour each day. Maybe even more now that she received an email on Monday that she has been selected to audition for America’s Got Talent. “I think I started with my...
View ArticleGreene County board rescinds ED task force vote
SNOW HILL — Greene County’s strategic plan became unfinished business. The plan was former economic developer Chris Roberson’s pet project, but went by the wayside when his position was eliminated. Ed...
View ArticleFelon allegedly caught with gun, marijuana
A Snow Hill man on probation headed back to jail last week on gun and drug charges. “During a license check, (Anthony Jamal Lee) was a front passenger in a vehicle in which the driver was found with...
View ArticleGraham participates in ACA presentation in Havelock
HAVELOCK — More than 100 people packed the Harlowe Community Center on Monday night to get information about the Affordable Care Act — including a speech from N.C. Rep. George Graham, a Kinston...
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