Roundup: South Lenoir handles Hawks in softball
Madison Beyer went 2-for-3 as South Lenoir’s softball team knocked off county rival North Lenoir, 5-1, at home on Wednesday. Haley Daniels was 2-for-2 and Madison Herring added two hits for the Blue...
View ArticleBlue Devils rally past Hawks
DEEP RUN — If Wednesday’s meeting between North Lenoir and South Lenoir was a measuring stick for the rest of the season, then the teams are heading in opposite directions. The Blue Devils are the...
View ArticleLCC plays host to packed house at job fair
Sheeka Credle was laid off last week. For her, the job fair Wednesday at Lenoir Community College came at the right time. “It’s good, and a lot of different things I’m looking for, in particular,”...
View ArticleInmate attempts escape from Lenoir County jail
According to information provided by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, an inmate being held in connection with the 2011 shooting of U.S. Marshal Warren Lewis tried to escape from jail last week....
View ArticleThree wanted for La Grange robbery
The following information was provided by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: On March 17 Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a robbery report at 107 Simmons Street, LaGrange....
View ArticleThree suspects wanted for La Grange robbery
The following information was provided by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office. On Sunday, Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a robbery report at 107 Simmons St., La Grange. According to...
View ArticleInmate attempts escape from Lenoir County jail
According to information provided by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, an inmate being held in connection with the 2011 shooting of U.S. Marshal Warren Lewis tried to escape from jail last week. On...
View ArticleTuscarora arriving amid local Indian discontent
SNOW HILL — With the 300th anniversary commemoration of the Tuscarora underway, there is an air of disgruntlement by the Tuscarora Indians living in North Carolina. A few Tuscaroran Indians from...
View ArticleLittle Union preps for March Madness competition
Loud “kiais” will echo from the Kinston High School gymnasium Saturday as hundreds of competitors participate in the March Madness Open Karate Championship. Kinston’s Little Union Academy of Martial...
View ArticleFree Press receives 11 NCPA awards
CHAPEL HILL — The Free Press took home 11 awards Thursday night at the North Carolina Press Association’s 2012 News, Editorial and Photojournalism contest. With Thursday’s haul, The Free Press has...
View ArticleWaste spill no hog heaven
STANTONSBURG — What last week seemed to be an environmental nightmare is no longer pink, but may now be “in the pink.” Pink is the color of a waterway that got saturated with hog waste March 15 by...
View ArticleLa Grange woman earns Farm Bureau award / Names in the news
La Grange woman earns Farm Bureau award The Lenoir County Farm Bureau held its annual Ladies Night Jan. 24 at the Kinston Country Club. Steve Carroll, executive vice-president and general manager of...
View ArticleVikings handle Jags
Matthew Burwell didn’t break a sweat, and the chilly weather had nothing to do with it. He simply didn’t have time to. That’s how easy Kinston’s boys tennis team made it look against Farmville...
View ArticleUPDATE: South Lenoir High School lockdown has been lifted
UPDATED 3 P.M.: The lockdown has been lifted at South Lenoir following an announcement on the school's intercom by SL Principal Steve Saint Amand. See Saturday's Free Press for more details. UPDATED...
View ArticleMinister's column: Sending love’s message at Easter
One of the many components to living life as Jesus promised is your relationships. You might have “success” in other areas, but if your relationships are miserable and you are making the journey all...
View ArticleFriends in Ministry supports Gate / Names in the news
Friends in Ministry supports Gate Friends in Ministry is a group that endeavors to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of Kinston and Lenoir County through spiritual empowerment,...
View ArticleRipped apart vehicle submerged in creek near GTP
A woman has been transported to Lenoir Memorial Hospital after the car she was in ended up in a creek on N.C. 58 north of the Harvey Parkway and the Global TransPark. The car was literally ripped...
View ArticleOtis Gardner: Ryan and Julianne broke up
Generally I have no idea what subject I’ll write about each week until a news blurb or random thought rings my bell. I guess that’s why I have a cere-“bell”-um. Not true. Hopefully my fingered...
View ArticleZumba with the Bobcats
Tekeema Parson said her Zumba class is known across Eastern North Carolina because of its unique style and wildly energetic students. They’ll be demonstrating their energy tonight by dancing in the...
View ArticlePrank calls lead to lockdown at South Lenoir
DEEP RUN — Prank callers from Kinston High School may have landed themselves felony charges. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday the 911 call center received three back-to-back calls...
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