Kinston native appointed to Tryon Palace Commission
Governor Pat McCrory appointed Kinston native, Stephanie Quinn Morris, as an at-large member of the Tryon Palace Commission through 2017. The daughter of Owen and Julia Quinn, Morris has resided in...
View ArticlePeninsula campaign is focus of Civil War roundtable
Kinston resident Mike Parker will be speaking on the 1862 Peninsula Campaign that occurred in Virginia during the Civil War. The Kinston-Lenoir County Civil War Round Table meeting will begin with a...
View ArticleGentiva Home Health celebrates National Home Care Month
Every November, this observance honors the many home health and hospice workers —nurses, aides, social workers, therapists and administrators — who make a remarkable difference in the daily lives of...
View ArticleKinston Rec wins dodgeball title / Names in news
Grady E. Bethel, chairman of the Lenoir Community College Board of Trustees, has been honored and recognized as a leading professional in the 2014-15 edition of Trademark Who’s Who for demonstration...
View ArticleFree birds
SNOW HILL—This Thanksgiving, some area residents will be eating a different kind of turkey, one that is pasture raised without any additives. Genell Pridgen, co-owner of Rainbow Meadows Farms in Snow...
View ArticleHanks: Time for 20 under 40
Some news, nuggets and info for you, dear reader, the final weekend before the 2013 holiday season begins in earnest … GET YOUR 20 UNDER 40 NOMINATIONS IN: For the sixth straight year, The Free Press...
View ArticleSurvey seeks to improve libraries
Residents in Greene, Jones and Lenoir counties have the opportunity to let their voices be heard about the quality of their local library by filling out a survey produced by Neuse Regional Library...
View ArticleThe Rundown
Round 2 playoffs leaders by school Rushing Kinston: Tavon Herns 22-120 Ayden-Grifton: R.J. Nelson 25-71 Passing Kinston: Tiquan Canady 16-23-2 190 yards Ayden-Grifton: Hunter Cannon 2-4-0 100 yards...
View ArticlePrep Roundup
Boys’ basketball: SOUTHERN WAYNE 77, NORTH LENOIR 59 Javonta King had 16 points and four rebounds as the Hawks fell to Southern Wayne Friday. Jalen Robinson added 12...
View ArticleKinston football season ends
As Kinston closed its football season in a 28-21 loss to Currituck County Friday, first-year coach Ryan Gieselman also finished his debut with the Vikings. Taking over for the...
View ArticleCoples gives away turkeys
A local professional athlete is doing positive things on and off the field. New York Jets defensive linemen Quinton Coples, a Kinston native, will have his second annual turkey giveaway on Monday....
View ArticleKinston falls short in second round
BARCO — In Kinston’s last crack at saving their playoff bid, the Vikings just ran out of time. “If we would have had 15 seconds on the clock,” said senior quarterback Tiquan Canady,...
View ArticleExperts outline tips for residents to have a safe holiday
As area residents prepare to fire up their ovens and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, there are a few things they can do to ensure they have a safe holiday. Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Roger...
View ArticleChargers keep rolling
AYDEN — A fourth-quarter interception by Jake Wright, returned for a 38-yard touchdown to give the Chargers a 24-14 win, was enough to keep Edenton Holmes at bay and allow Ayden-Grifton advance to the...
View ArticleNo slowing in development group transition
On one hand, it’s survival, and on the other, it’s opportunity. With state funds disappearing from regional economic development organizations, groups like North Carolina’s Eastern Region are...
View ArticleParker: Medicaid rules need to be clarified or revised for college students
Before I even start, I know some people will misunderstand the point I am trying to make. So be it. I am frustrated. For the third time in consecutive semesters, I have had a student, fearful and...
View ArticleDan Wise Chevrolet presents: Photos from 2013 La Grange Christmas Parade
The 2013 La Grange Christmas Parade took place Sunday afternoon. Here are some photos from the parade's participants and those watching the parade. This photo album is brought to you by Dan Wise...
View ArticleFilling the Frame
Motorists along US in Kinston Monday afternoon may have been a little distracted by the sight of a 200-pound, 60-year-old tortoise named Franklin grazing on the grass just off the busy highway....
View ArticleCrowning achievement
Two young women emerged as victors Saturday night in a pageant sponsored by the Miss Kinston-Lenoir County Pageant Association. Juannette Roache, 23, and Chasity Caraway, 16, were named Miss...
View ArticleMaking people mobile
November, as Home Health Care Month, is a time to recognize home healthcare providers like Mary Leinonen, who works as a physical therapist for Gentiva Home Healthcare. Recognizing the value is...
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