LCC basketball roundup
Men’s LENOIR COMMUINITY COLLEGE 103, MT. OLIVE (JV) 68 The Lancers improved to a 3-0 record with Saturday’s win over the junior varsity Trojans at LCC. Freshman Jeremy...
View ArticleUpdated Lenoir County mugshots
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View ArticleArea restaurant ratings
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department: Hardee's 200 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston Inspection date: 93 Score: 93 Observations: Several pans, utensils and ice machine...
View ArticlePolice investigate overnight residential shooting
Kinston police are investigating an overnight shooting and looking for the public's help in identifying whoever is responsible. According to the Kinston Department of Public Safety, officers responded...
View ArticleTwo men shot Sunday
Two men were found shot Sunday in the 1500 block of Hyman Avenue. At around 7:12 a.m., officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety responded to a call of a reported shooting and found Dontae...
View ArticleGeorge Zimmerman arrested
AP Former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was arrested Monday in Florida after deputies responded to a disturbance call at a house, authorities said. Zimmerman will be transported and...
View ArticleSearch underway for missing aircraft
Emergency crews were setting up a command post Monday afternoon in Pender County to search for a missing aircraft overdue at a Jacksonville airport, an official said. "We don't know at this point if...
View ArticleHeadmaster addresses benefits of APA / Names in news
Peter Cowen, headmaster at APA since 2011, highlighted to the Rotary Club of Kinston on Oct. 31 some of the reasons he feels Parrott is one of the best known and most accomplished private schools in...
View ArticleCraven County author weaves family history into her writing
TRENT WOODS — Flora Ann Scearce always wanted to be a writer, but marriage, being a military wife, raising three children and having a career came first. But, after her three children were grown and...
View ArticleColumn: Restaurant for dogs opens in Kinston
The efforts to revitalize downtown Kinston continue with the opening of a new restaurant designed for dogs. “This has been a lifelong dream of mine,” said Belly Rub Cafe’ owner/operator Elliot Gould....
View ArticleECU students working on long-range plans for Snow Hill, Grifton
SNOW HILL — Senior undergraduate students at ECU are getting real-world experience by developing comprehensive land use plans for Snow Hill and Grifton. Jerry Weitz, associate professor and director...
View ArticleAPA serving meals to dozens of hungry residents in the city every Sunday
A trial period set up by a church is allowing a local school group to assist hungry Kinston residents an additional day. The Arendell Parrott Academy Senior Beta Club, with permission from St. Mary’s...
View ArticleLa Grange kicks off full slate of area Christmas parades on Sunday
LA GRANGE — Although Christmas is more than a seven weeks away, several cities already have events planned to get people in the yuletide spirit. This weekend, La Grange, Jacksonville and Raleigh will...
View ArticleShooting incident on Sunday sends two to hospital
A violent month showed no signs of stopping as two men were found shot Sunday in the 1500 block of Hyman Avenue. At around 7:12 a.m., officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety responded to...
View ArticleThe Rundown
ANNOUNCEMENT Friday's Wilson Fike at Greene Central basketball game is postponed until Nov. 26. TODAY’S GAMES: Berean at Bethel 4 p.m. Jones Senior at Greene Central 4:30 p.m. N. Lenoir at C.B....
View ArticleNorth Lenoir basketball opens today
*Note: This is the fourth story in a series about area basketball teams. It was a quick transition from the football field to the basketball court for a pair of North Lenoir coaches....
View ArticleWomen's Basketball: Lancers prevail in opener
Jordan Hill found her spark in the second half. The 6-foot sophomore forward was perfect on her field goal attempts in the second half and only missed one free throw as she notched 30...
View ArticleMen's basketball: LCC wins three straight
A 35-point victory is what happens when your team’s intensity remains unyielding. Lenoir Community College faced a junior varsity Mt. Olive College team with a plethora of good...
View ArticleLocal flavor on LCC basketball team
College athletes usually make a home away from home at the institutions they chose to attend, but a trio of area basketball players decided to stick around. Three area graduates joined...
View ArticleRADD event a success / Names in news
A Sheriff’s Ball was held at Select Foods on Saturday filled with dancing and music by Carl Newton and the 5th Avenue band. The event also included live and silent auctions and a dinner provided by...
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