Lenoir County property transfers
The following real property transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds from June 1, 2013 to November 1, 2013: Property: Kinston township, lot 6; Grantor: Elijah Woods Jr.;...
View ArticleFamily calls inmate's death 'suspicious'
The uncle of a man who allegedly hung himself in the Lenoir County Detention Center earlier this week says his nephew’s death “doesn’t fit his character.” The family of Matthew Powell, 39, said today...
View ArticleScout's lost adventure
I’ve written before of our family dog Scout. She’s a mutt, a stray, and a dream. She came to us almost two years ago, wandering around the city as a 7-week-old black ball of fur. She has become a...
View Article'Sing-along' Sunday / Names in the News
Terrell Fields and The Community Voices Worship and Arts ministry choir will have its 4th Annual Christmas Concert and Congregation Sing-Along at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at First Missionary Baptist Church,...
View ArticleSheriff: Jail death ruled suicide
The uncle of a man who allegedly hung himself in the Lenoir County Detention Center earlier this week says his nephew’s death “doesn’t fit his character.” The family of Matthew Powell, 39, of Pine...
View ArticleMeth lab in Deep Run?
DEEP RUN – The house sits across a gravel path from a field and down the way from a turkey farm. You could miss it if you weren’t looking for it. Tucked into the back of a Tyndall Williams Drive...
View ArticleSPCA adoptions at Farmer's Market today
Today, patrons at the Lenoir County Farmer’s Market can make a difference in a pet’s life as well as shop. The Lenoir County SPCA will be at the market today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with animals ready...
View ArticleHarmony Hall offers look into past
The oldest building in Kinston will be the site for holiday festivities on Sunday. Harmony Hall will have its annual Christmas open house event from 2-4 p.m. at the building, which was constructed in...
View ArticleA special occasion for children
An event which has been going on for more than 30 years in Lenoir County continues to bring smiles to dozens of children. On Friday, the Lenoir County Special Olympics had its annual fall games event...
View ArticleHawks win in second half
La GRANGE — What a difference a half makes. Exhibit A: Eight-of-29 shooting from the floor, including 0-of-11 from beyond the arc. One assist. No free throws attempted. Exhibit B: Fourteen-of-28...
View ArticlePrep basketball scores
KINSTON 62, WEST CRAVEN 38 Kinston 13 18 19 11 — 61 W. Craven 9 10 16 22 — 38 Scoring:Brandon Ingram 25, Andrew Lopez 17, Tiquan Canady 7, Darnell...
View ArticleMcCreery performs in special Kinston show
Around 700 residents crowded the Woodmen Center on Thursday night to see country music star Scotty McCreery perform. Fans started lining up as early as 1 p.m. to attend the show, which was sponsored...
View ArticleCouple celebrates 50 years
James and Viola Sutton of Kinston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2013.
View ArticleHairr-Rogers
Jessica Ann Hairr and Thomas Washington Rogers IV, both of Kinston, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Oct. 19, 2013, at The Islander in Emerald Isle. The Rev. Ivy White was the officiating minister....
View ArticleJohnson - Lewis
Lisa Javan Johnson and John Henry Lewis, both of High Point, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Oct. 19, 2013, at Vine Swamp Church of Christ, DOC in Kinston. Pastor Kenneth Moore Jr. officiated the...
View ArticleOut of the Attic
This 1972 photo that originally ran in The Free Press shows then-Miss North Carolina, Connie Dorn, receiving a bouquet of flowers from Pat Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Johnson of Oakland Drive,...
View ArticleMural nearly complete / Names in the news
Farmer’s Market mural almost complete Artist Jeremy Sams continues to put finishing touches on the mural adjacent to the Lenoir County Farmers Market, on a building donated to the North Carolina...
View ArticleStars ready for second 'Dance for the Arts'
The second annual “Stars Dance for the Arts” is set for Jan. 11 in downtown Kinston. The Community Council for the Arts is hosting the event, which mirrors the popular ABC reality show “Dancing with...
View ArticleLocal businesses receive disability employment awards
Five local businesses recently were honored for their hiring practices regarding disabled workers. The state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services honored Sue’s Bunkeroo, Allegiance...
View ArticleHot chocolate a hit at cold parade
SNOW HILL — Candy was the order of the day for many children watching the Snow Hill Christmas parade on Saturday afternoon. Getting handfuls of the sweet treats was the favorite part for Jahquez...
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