Letters to the editor for Sunday, Feb. 24
Speaking a stragne language on TV news If you watch any television news at all, you may have picked up on what has become known as “Ing-lish.” It’s a form of news-speak that has gained widespread use...
View ArticleDawson's Sampson project scores twice
A great deal of excitement surrounds a proposal by Kinston favorite son Lin Dawson to buy the former Sampson School and convert it into a community center. It sounds like a good idea to Sampson alum...
View ArticleCuddly bears donated to pediatric unit / Names in the news
Cuddly bears donated to pediatric unit The Lenoir Memorial Hospital Pediatrics Unit recently was the recipient of soft, cuddly teddy bears donated by the local Goody’s Store. Sean Beaver, district...
View ArticleGovernmental ‘Chicken Littles’ are at their posts again
We have a “crisis” looming on the horizon. On March 1, “sequestration” goes into effect and will take a “meat cleaver” to government services, our president claims. When I first heard about...
View ArticleNew Miss Neuse crowned
When the final tally of judges’ scores was in, Caroline Minges Carlyle was named Miss Neuse 2013 in competition Saturday night at the Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center. The annual scholarship...
View ArticleClorine flush to water systems slated for March 18
It’s time for a water flush. All water providers under the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority will be undergoing a flushing of the ammonia-based system using chlorine. “This is the annual...
View ArticleGEAR UP making strides in Lenoir County
A new college awareness initiative is gaining traction in Lenoir County. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) was implemented in Lenoir County Schools in August...
View ArticleWorld War II vet recalls his experience in France, Germany
WALSTONBURG — Some experiences in life remain etched in the mind forever. Harold Bailey of Walstonburg may be 92 years old, but he hasn’t forgotten the memories of World War II. While attending...
View ArticleRetaining morality
The “challenges” of Boy Scouts of America were lightened by Congressman Walter Jones’ address to a 2012 class of Eagle Scouts. Jones was the keynote speaker for the East Carolina Council Eagle Scout...
View ArticleA series split
Through three Freedom Classic series and 10 total games since 2011, Navy and Air Force are knotted at five wins apiece. After splitting Sunday’s doubleheaders — and the third annual series — the two...
View ArticleN.C. troopers have a mystery after body found on interstate
(AP) - North Carolina troopers are trying to figure out how a body ended up on the shoulder of Interstate 85 near Kannapolis. Authorities were called around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, but say the...
View ArticleMom charged with DWI in wreck that killed daughter
The Associated Press North Carolina troopers say a 24-year-old New Bern woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated in a crash that killed her 6-year-old daughter. Authorities said...
View ArticleSuperior court decisions
The following decisions were reached in Lenoir County superior court in December, 2012. The presiding judge was the Hon. Phyllis Gorham. Matters may be resolved as the result of a guilty plea or...
View ArticleKinston arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Kinston Dept. of Public Safety: Theodore T. Brewer, 26, 109 N. Melvin St., Kinston, Jan. 30, misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond: $500. Arresting...
View ArticleToday's local NCHSAA first round games
Today's NCHSAA playoff games BOYS 1A: (10) Pender Co. (12-13) at (7) Ayden-Grifton (13-11), 7 p.m. 2A: (16) NW Halifax (13-9) at (1) Kinston (22-2), 7:30 p.m. 2A: (13) S. Lenoir (14-10) at (4) N....
View ArticleRemaining ‘half’ of world record married couple dies
JAMES CITY — The Craven County woman, who, with her husband, held the Guinness World Record for being married the longest, died last week. She was 105. Zelmyra G. Fisher passed away peacefully...
View ArticleInjured veteran to get a new home
STELLA — Community members of all ages came out Saturday to celebrate the start of construction for a new home that will give back to a veteran severely injured in service to his country. Homes for...
View ArticleColumn: Students sell timeshares to offset cuts
Do not throw away this newspaper. By Friday, you may need it to insulate your clothing once the heat has been turned off or a tax on the sun has been enacted. The bad news is the much talked-about...
View ArticleHallmark to remain open
Hallmark store customers should be seeing the card racks fill up and other new items come in this week. A deal to stay in the Vernon Park Mall another year with options to continue has been sealed....
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