Ex-N.C. State coach pleads guilty to tax charges
(AP) — Former North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe has pleaded guilty to failing to file his North Carolina tax returns for three years. Lowe entered his plea in Wake County District...
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Lenoir County Cooperative Extension celebrated the volunteer service of local Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Approximately 40 people were present for the celebration and enjoyed an evening of...
View ArticleFood gifts to make and take
The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and of course Merry Christmas to many friends, family and co-workers. What better way than to give the gift of food. Here are several ideas, some...
View ArticleGuest column: No need to attack Iran at this time
After the anticipated attack on Syria did not materialize, the neocons and the Israel lobby shifted their sights onto Iran (the real target). However, they have run into an obstacle — the short-term...
View ArticleArriving on time
With her arms carrying bags containing 20 packages, Millie Mathis of Kinston completed her annual trip to the post office to ensure Christmas gifts arrive on time. Matthis said has nieces and nephews...
View ArticleGreene commissioners argue EM director certification
SNOW HILL — A heated debate arose at a recent Greene County Commissioners’ meeting following discussion about a written request from Emergency Management Director Randy Skinner. Skinner had sent an...
View ArticleOz Coward 'a great mentor'
TRENTON — Jones County Commissioner, business owner, friend and family man are just a few of the titles given to Osborne “Oz” Coward, who passed away Saturday at the age of 74. Coward served as a...
View ArticleWoman alleges contractor took $2,000
A 76-year-old woman alleges a contractor took her money and didn’t provide the work he intended. The victim reported the incident Monday to the Kinston Department of Public Safety, saying she agreed...
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South Lenoir athletes give back South Lenoir’s volleyball and softball teams participated in the Hope for the Holidays program with Me Fine Foundation Saturday. The Blue Devils traveled to...
View ArticleKinston supports Coples
CHARLOTTE — There were a lot of folks from Kinston in Charlotte on Sunday to witness history. Quinton Coples, a former Kinston High School and UNC football star, was in the Queen City with his New...
View ArticleSick little piggies
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus – it literally is what it is. Piglets that contract the disease undergo severe bouts of diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration, resulting in a nearly 100 percent mortality...
View ArticleCornwell ends season right
AYDEN — The Ayden-Grifton Chargers can finally close the chapter to a season that began with a gruesome losing streak. But Chargers coach Paul Cornwell topped off an astounding...
View ArticleUPDATED: Sandy Bottom deputy fire chief severely burned
Timmy Mooring, a deputy fire chief with the Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department, is at the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel HIll after an accident Tuesday night. He's currently in the intensive...
View ArticleHolloway wins / Names in the news
The Holloway Recreation Center 10-and-under football team won the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation championship this fall. The team is, front row, from left, coach Jamie Fields, Nick Harvey...
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TODAY'S GAMES Prep Basketball Jacksonville at Bethel 5 p.m. North Lenoir at Jones Senior 4:30 p.m. Pamlico at Ayden-Grifton 2:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball VMI at ECU 7 p.m. FRIDAY Prep Basketball N....
View ArticleAlbum reviews: Gregory Porter, Ray Price
New album: Liquid Spirit Artist: Gregory Porter Label: Blue Note Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Hard to classify and harder to forget, Gregory Porter's “Liquid Spirit” has to be one of the classiest...
View ArticleColumn: All-Free Press football coming Sunday
There has been much anticipation for this year’s All-Free Press football selections, but no worries — we are a few days shy from unveiling the team. The results will be in Sunday’s...
View ArticleThe Embers in concert Saturday
“Christmas with The Embers,” the iconic beach music band's popular holiday show, is coming to Kinston at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Kinston-Lenoir County Performing Arts Center. General admission is...
View ArticleWeight in Devils' basketball win
DEEP RUN — Whether a coach or a team will admit it, some games carry a little bit more weight than others — especially when building a successful program. Following South Lenoir’s 76-44 victory over...
View ArticleLCC casino night in January
Get ready to try your hand at this year’s Lenoir Community College Foundation “Casino Night” from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Culinary Arts Center at Lenoir Community College. Ten local...
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