‘Zero tolerance’ for convicted sex offenders
NEW BERN — While most people were sleeping early Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, Carolina Community Corrections, and sheriff’s deputies in Craven, Jones...
View ArticleSouthwood youth plan auction / Names in the news
Southwood youth plan auction The kindergarten through fifth-grade youth group of Southwood Memorial Christian Church is having a fundraiser Saturday to raise money to visit the aquarium and the...
View ArticleReport says Lejeune toxic water may date to 1948
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press Drinking water contamination at North Carolina's sprawling Camp Lejeune military base could date to 1948, five years earlier than researchers had reported...
View ArticleWoman accused of statutory rape with 15-year-old boy
A Newport woman is accused of engaging in a sex offense with a 15-year-old. Michelle Yvonne Currie, 43, of East Branch Drive, was charged Thursday by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office with one...
View ArticleDistrict court decisions
The following decisions were reached in Lenoir County district court in Feb, 2013. The presiding judge was the Hon. David Brantley. Matters may be resolved as the result of a guilty plea or...
View ArticleRestaurant ratings
The following restaurant inspection results were provided by the Lenoir County Health Department: Hibachi Express 2405 N. Herritage St., Kinston Score: 97 Inspection date: 1-15 Observations:...
View ArticleLenoir County arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Andrew Stuart Jenkins, 24, 708 Hornpipe Road, Deep Run, Feb. 20, misdemeanor failure to appear/driving while license...
View ArticleMinister's Column: Nature’s voices create concert of praise
As the Christian season of Lent asks us to consider our human condition, particularly our frailties, I am grateful to be reminded in this ancient practice of a necessity to trust in God as sustainer...
View ArticleTrained, loving and wanting a home / Names in the news
Trained, loving and wanting a home Raven is a Weimaraner /Labrador mix about a year old. She graduated from New Leash on Life program Feb. 13. She has completed 10 weeks of basic obedience training,...
View ArticleOtis Gardner: Remembering the past with fond memories
Throughout the year, Ann pretty well keeps up with the celebrations of the moment, and there are a bunch of them. To that end, a few days ago when I rolled into our driveway, a St. Patrick’s Day flag...
View ArticleAll-gospel radio station back in Kinston
Kinston has a new radio station — WLNR 1230 AM — featuring gospel music and ministry shows. The station took to the air on Feb. 25 with programming by General Manager and CEO Ella Crutchfield, who is...
View ArticleKHS pep rally draws packed gym
In the midst of an unforgettably historic Kinston High School basketball season, the school’s administration hosted a pep rally to remember. The bleachers in the school’s gymnasium were flooded with...
View ArticleRoundup: Topsail baseball slides by Blue Devils
Topsail held South Lenoir to one hit and a close play at the plate gave the Pirates the winning run in their 6-5 win on Friday. A Topsail runner slid under the tag of Blue Devils catcher Brett Davis...
View ArticleSouth Johnston shuts out Hawks
LA GRANGE — A potent offense, some shoddy defense, and a nearly unhittable pitcher was a combination the North Lenoir softball team couldn’t overcome Friday. South Johnston pitcher Lauren Higgins...
View ArticleKinston girls ready for Bears
There will be plenty of familiarity when Kinston and Waxhaw Cuthbertson tip for the NCHSAA state 2A boys basketball championship today. When Kinston’s girls square off with Canton Pisgah for their...
View ArticleVikings-Cavs Part III
Despite being separated by 4 1/2 hours and 240 miles of highway, Kinston and Waxhaw Cuthbertson have quite the budding rivalry. They’ll go at it again today with yet another 2A title on the line....
View ArticleChapel Thrill!
Thousands of Kinstonians witnessed history Saturday at the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of UNC when they watched the boys and girls basketball teams from Kinston High School win 2A state...
View ArticlePastor recognized for distinguished ministry
The Rev. Curtis L. Keith Jr., interim minister of Southwood Memorial Christian Church, has received the Distinguished Minister Award for pastoral ministry from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian...
View ArticlePastor recognized for distinguished ministry
The Rev. Curtis L. Keith Jr., interim minister of Southwood Memorial Christian Church, has received the Distinguished Minister Award for pastoral ministry from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian...
View ArticleHammer Out CrossFit has first challenge / Names in the news
Hammer Out CrossFit has first challenge A workout starting with finding a max couple deadlift weight was the first Valentine Challenge of Hammer Out CrossFit of Kinston. The challenge held Feb. 16...
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