Guest column: Smithsonian Civil War 360 'simply wrong'
The Smithsonian Channel’s “documentary” on the War of 1861-1865 entitled “Civil War 360” is just another distorted and inaccurate treatment of the conflict. The central theme was that the only cause...
View ArticleMerritt's last date on Council is Dec. 2
BY JUNIOUS SMITH III Staff Writer Monday’s meeting was the last for Kinston City Councilman Bobby Merritt. Merritt, who won his seat in 2009, decided not to run for reelection this year elections...
View ArticleDavis steps down as commission chairman
BY JUNIOUS SMITH III Staff Writer Lenoir County Commissioner chairman Reuben Davis is relinquishing his position. Davis made the announcement at Monday’s county commissioner meeting, but will stay...
View ArticleSuspect allegedly transports moonshine
By WES WOLFE Staff Writer A man stopped for expired license plate registration was found with a jug of illegal moonshine, according to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. Monday at 5 p.m., Deputy Josh...
View ArticlePart of College Street to close permanently
BY JUNIOUS SMITH III Staff Writer A project started over two years ago will move to the next phase and close down a railroad crossing for good. On Monday, the Kinston City Council approved its...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Greene Ridge Racquet Club Corn Hole Tournament The Greene Ridge Racquet Club will host a corn hole tournament Saturday at 9 a.m. There is a $100 entry fee, and entries must be received...
View ArticleQueen Street expected to be closed most of week
BY JUNIOUS SMITH III Staff Writer Drivers passing through Queen Street Tuesday were provided with an unwelcome surprise, with detour signs and equipment blocking off a portion of a main artery in...
View ArticleKinston to defend state titles
The journey to defend two championships officially begins Thursday for the Kinston Vikings. In March, both boys’ and girls’ teams won 2A state titles — it was the first...
View ArticleSequestration cancels tobacco buyout payments
By WES WOLFE Staff Writer Tobacco farmers may not receive promised payments from the federal government in 2014, a galvanizing issue for both Democrat and Republican officials in Congress who are...
View ArticleVehicle collides with tobacco barn
Sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Tuesday, someone drove a Chevrolet Yukon into a tobacco barn in La Grange. The incident occurred at a farm adjacent to 5638 Kennedy Home Road in La Grange....
View ArticleSuperior court decisions
The following judgments were handed down in Lenoir County superior court: Marcus Robinson, possess marijuana, guilty, sentenced to 45 days in the Lenoir County jail, suspended to 18 months supervised...
View ArticleUNC officials ponder renovations, replacing arena
Associated Press Officials at the University of North Carolina are talking about making renovations to the Dean E. Smith Center, and the school is also looking at building a new men's basketball...
View ArticleMary's Market is Monday / Names in news
From left, Susan Grady and Sarah Weeks prepare lunch for Mary's Market. The event, a holiday market sponsored by St. Mary's Episcopal Church, will be held on Monday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St....
View ArticleThe Rundown
LCC game cancelled LCC men’s basketball did not play Wednesday night. TODAY'S GAMES Prep Basketball Cape Fear at Parrott 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Kinston 4:30 p.m. St. Paul’s at Bethel 4 p.m....
View ArticlePrep Roundup
Boys’ basketball: BETHEL 58, BEREAN BAPTIST 27 The Bethel varsity boys won big over the visiting Berean Baptist Bulldogs Tuesday. The Trojans were led by Davon Edwards, who scored 32...
View ArticleColumn: Fla. State QB name will be cleared
It’s no surprise to me that an alleged sexual assault case involving the nationally-revered quarterback of America’s No. 2 ranked college would resurface once his popularity escalated....
View ArticleGreene Central boys, girls win in basketball opener
SNOW HILL—It was a typical opening game for Greene Central and Jones Senior. Some good, some bad, a few answers, many questions. Most of the good belonged to the Rams. GC’s...
View ArticleWater heaters, refrigerators stolen from apartments
Two apartments lost their refrigerators and water heaters in a burglary sometime between Sunday and Monday. According to two Kinston Department of Public Safety reports, unknown suspects broke into...
View ArticleColumn: Dyspeptic horses equal great memories at La Grange parade
I will be riding in the Free Press Mobile at the La Grange Christmas Parade this Sunday at 3 p.m. Joining me will be Managing Editor Bryan Hanks and Tax Deduction #2. I'm hoping the presence of my...
View ArticlePreparing for winter
As the weather begins to get colder, experts give out tips to area residents looking to prepare their homes for the winter season. Cecil Tyson, owner of Tyson Electrical and Air Conditioning, said the...
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