UNCW grows algae to improve lives of those who have had strokes, traumatic...
On a shelf at the Center for Marine Science, dozens of clear glass jugs are filled with greenish water, home to a tiny marine algae known as “dinoflagellate Karenia brevis.” The organism is the same...
View ArticleBrunswick Co. juvenile apprehended, returned to detention center
SHALLOTTE — A juvenile who failed to return to secure custody was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday and returned to the facility. The juvenile, identified as Tyler G., did not return to Dobbs...
View ArticleIt was an interesting year
It has been an interesting year around Kinston. We have seen more than our share of the bad but we have also seen some good. Here are some of the more interesting events to me, along with my take on...
View ArticlePlenty of news in area in 2012 without the Mayans
There are only two days left in the rest of 2012, the year the Mayans predicted would be the Earth’s last. I’m pretty happy they were wrong. As you can see throughout today’s edition of Ye Olde...
View ArticleCelebrate 2012 in pictures
The Free Press photography staff — Janet S. Carter, Zach Fraileyand Casey Mozingo — chose some of their favorite photos of the year.
View ArticleTechnology shortens lines at Lenoir Co. tax office
Staffers at the Lenoir County Tax Department are seeing shorter lines of people paying their year-end property taxes in person — as more taxpayers use the mail and online payment options — but it...
View ArticleAs anniversary year ends, Kinston ringing in 2013
Kinston rang in 2012, the 250th anniversary of its founding, with not one but two New Year’s Eve celebrations last year. This year, things will be slightly more scaled down — but still fun. “We’re not...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories of 2012
Of the hundreds of news stories reported by The Free Press staff this year, some stood out for the importance of the event or issue reported. These 10 stories were chosen by the people who produce The...
View ArticleMike Parker: Our only New Year’s Resolution for 2013
Sandra and I usually do not do New Year’s resolutions. Most of the time, resolutions become either extended lies – or painful reminders of failure. However, given the frequency that we seem to get...
View ArticleSensational sky lights at the park
As the sun set on Friday, rays of light reached out across the skies of Kinston much to the delight of sky watchers in the area. Several people stopped to look and take photos near the ponds in...
View ArticleWeight loss no fantasy for this Slenderella
Name: Becky Foster Age: 56 Occupation: Administrative Associate, ECU Department of Engineering Education: Greene Central High School, 1974; AA, business administration, Pitt Community College, 2005...
View ArticleWatch Night services carry special meaning this year
For centuries, people have been gathering in churches on New Year’s Eve for a Watch Night to welcome in the new year. But for African Americans, and especially this year, the event has special...
View ArticleGreene revising budget
SNOW HILL — Pushed by the state, Greene County Board of Commissioners have begun putting together a plan to rebuild the county’s saving account. Step one: revise the current budget based on actual...
View ArticleDon’t drink and drive
The New Year’s Eve traditions of drinking and fireworks have law enforcement ready and prepared today. The N.C. Highway Patrol is gearing up for another tradition — drunk driving. Motor vehicle wrecks...
View ArticleN.C. man accused of meteorite theft
Associated Press Transylvania County authorities have made one arrest following the theft of 100 meteorites from a science education center and are searching for a second suspect. The Asheville...
View ArticleN.C. police chief accidentally shoots self
Fayetteville's police chief is back on the job after accidentally shooting herself in the hand. Fayetteville Police Department Interim Chief Katherine Bryant was wounded earlier this week. Details...
View ArticleCrime reports
The following information was provided by the Kinston Department of Public Safety and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: On Nov. 1, a representative of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office reported...
View ArticleKinston arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Kinston Department of Public Safety: Lois Johnson, 43, 3407 Coleman Drive, Apt. 10, Kinston, Nov. 19, misdemeanor failure to appear/driving while...
View ArticleLenoir County arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. Some classifications (misdemeanor/larceny) not listed: Kedrick Desean Hawkins, 36, 4251 Falling Creek Road, La Grange,...
View ArticleKathleen Parker: Print a full-on sensory experience
HASHTAG, America — It is comforting to think of death as a passing rather than an end. In that vein, I prefer to think of Steve Jobs’ final words as editorial commentary: “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.” If...
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