Eagle Scout completes APA project / Names in News
Pictured, from left, is Troop 41 Scoutmaster Russell Rhodes, Troop 41 Scout Harper Rhodes and Joseph John and Assistant Troop 41 Scout Master Dr. John John. Suggested header: Eagle Scout completes...
View Article‘Nuclear option’ opens road for nominees to federal posts
By U.S. Senate Democrats “going nuclear,” the longest-standing federal judicial vacancy — located here in Eastern North Carolina — may be one step closer to filled. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,...
View ArticleMan robbed at gunpoint
A man visiting his daughter Nov. 18 ended up handing over $100 to a robber. “The victim stated he was pulling into his daughter’s house when a black male wearing a white shirt with what he said was ‘a...
View ArticleHome invasion leads to stolen rifle, electronics, jewelry
An unwitting victim opened his front door Nov. 20 only to find a handgun pointed at him. “Officers responded to the apartment and (the victim) told the officers somebody knocked on the door – when...
View ArticleWoman shot in leg
A woman was walking around the 2100 block of Viking Drive at 10:45 p.m. Friday when someone shot her in the leg. “She advised she was walking by a wooden fence around the back of Jack Rountree...
View ArticleTwo men wanted in armed robbery of store
LA GRANGE – Two armed men barged into a convenience store Monday, making off with cash, cigarettes and other merchandise. Around 7:30 p.m., two black males wearing hoodies and other clothing to...
View ArticleLa Grange fire under investigation
LA GRANGE — There were no injuries after a fire broke out near a residence in La Grange on Tuesday. Wesley Sutton, Chief of the La Grange Fire Department, said the fire occurred in a motorcycle repair...
View ArticleSafety urged with holiday travel
Nearly 1.2 million North Carolinians will be on the road traveling on Thanksgiving weekend, which lasts from Wednesday to Sunday. Angela Daley, Carolina AAA director of communications, said the total...
View ArticleRare holiday: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah on same day
The first night of Hanukkah will coincide with Thanksgiving, the first time the two holidays have fallen on the same date since 1888. Joe Goldwasser, a retired dentist who practiced for nearly 40...
View ArticleLenoir County arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Zachary W. King, 21, 1571 Small Town Road, Pink Hill, Sept. 25, misdemeanor order for arrest/child support. Bond: $661....
View Article17 arrested in North Carolina nightclub bust
(AP) — Seventeen people face drug, alcohol and prostitution charges after North Carolina and Johnston County officers raided a nightclub. The state Department of Public Safety said Saturday agents...
View ArticleAlbum reviews: A Christmas music buyer's guide
Album: White Christmas Artist: Bing Crosby Year of release: 1945 Standout tracks: “Silent Night,” “White Christmas,” and “Mele Kalikimaka” Album: A Jolly Christmas Artist: Frank Sinatra Year of...
View ArticleLCC, CCA host 16th annual ‘Messiah’ performance
The public is invited to an evening of song Dec. 9 as Lenoir Community College and the Community Council for the Arts present the 16th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah under the direction of...
View ArticleLocal residents give thanks during holiday
David Ball, Kinston “I tell you, I’m thankful for my life here on Earth.” Clyde Barfield, Trenton “I’m thankful for life.” Melody Brantley, Kinston “I’m thankful for my family and kids.” Albert...
View ArticleNewSong to bring tour to Kinston Dec. 6
Grammy-nominated NewSong will bring its “Very Merry Christmas Tour" to the Kinston Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Boasting its biggest line-up yet, the tour will feature audience and radio...
View ArticleDixie Melody Boys to perform Sunday
Popular Southern Gospel quartet, The Dixie Melody Boys will be featured at the Grace Baptist Church, at 331 NC 58 in Kinston on Sunday. The group will be featured during the 6 p.m. service. Since...
View ArticleRehearsals continue for ‘Messiah’ / Names in news
It’s not too late to join other area singers and soloists as they continue to prepare for Lenoir Community College’s 16th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Carolyn...
View ArticleUpdate: La Grange girl missing
From the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: On Sunday, November 24, 2013, the mother of Bobbie Sutton (age 16) reported that she allowed her daughter to attend the LaGrange Parade. Sutton was due to...
View ArticleRain causes hole in road on West Vernon
Heavy rains Tuesday night and Wednesday caused an unfinished road repair to turn into a dangerous hole. Steve Miller, water resources manager with Kinston Public Services, said a water leak on Vernon...
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