Sampson sold
The historic J.H. Sampson School building has a new owner after its November closing. Lin Dawson, a Kinston native, submitted a $22,500 bid for the property in February, and the move was approved by...
View ArticleColumn: New barbershop/restaurant coming to Kinston
Need a hair cut and a hot meal but only have time for one? A Kinston entrepreneur thinks he has the answer to your problem. On May 9, local restaurateur Hines Ward will launch his latest venture,...
View ArticlePerfect weather for a joust
Lenoir Community College’s Student Government Association celebrated its 50th year in ideal conditions. The annual Spring Joust at the campus had near-perfect spring weather as members of student...
View ArticleSomething to sneeze about
If it were white, it would look like a dusting of snow. Instead, it’s a flurry of greenish-yellow tree pollen that’s covering cars, roadways, windows and anything else that’s exposed outdoors. Early...
View ArticleUpdated April 11: Mugshots of people arrested in Lenoir County
CLICK HERE to view to view a PDF document that includes photos of inmates processed at Lenoir County jail this week. To access previous entries, click on the "MUGSHOTS" tab in the crime section on...
View ArticleMatters of Record: Judgments
Judgments filed with Lenoir County Clerk of Courts Civil Division, Dec 1-31, 2012: cvm1954 For: Housing Authority of Kinston ($257.48); Against: Shearolyn Edwards cvm1955 For: Housing Authority of...
View ArticleKinston gets by Hawks
When Matthew Burwell got out of bed Wednesday morning he only hoped to contribute to a Kinston boys tennis team win against North Lenoir. Little did the sophomore know, he was going to be the one to...
View ArticleSorority presents service project donations / Names in the news
Sorority presents service project donations The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi supports service projects during the year. Beta Sigma Phi is an international sorority, founded in 1931, whose purpose...
View ArticleWoman will continue to protect sea turtles after her death
SURF CITY — A longtime volunteer with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center will be helping to protect sea turtles and marine habitat after death as she did in life. The life...
View ArticleMarine pilot sends special wedding day message from cockpit
Marine Corps Capt. Matthew Krivohlavy may have been tens of thousands of miles away, flying missions in Afghanistan. But that didn’t keep him from sending a special message to his brother, who was...
View ArticleFamily Fun Day at the fairgrounds Saturday
Children’s activities, food and fun will be happening at the Lenoir County Fairgrounds on Saturday. The Kidz Swap will be sponsoring Family Fun Day with a Sandy Bottom fire truck, K-9 unit, the...
View ArticleLittle cakes blend savory with sweet
Who would put pepper on a cupcake? Or pork cracklins? Tabitha Meready does. She opened The Peppered Cupcake in December with not-your-average cupcakes. Her first cupcake was based on her aunt’s recipe...
View ArticleLocal agencies reflect on ways substance abuse affects community
Etta Rouse not only turned her life around by opening Kinston Assessment Treatment and Services — she stayed clean. She is a recovering alcoholic who hasn’t had a drink in more than 25 years and works...
View ArticleRoundup: SL baseball knocks off Richlands
South Lenoir had only three hits but benefited from seven Richlands walks in a 7-3 win on Thursday at South Lenoir. Grant Tyndall went 2-for-3 with an RBI and Garrett Holland drove in three runs and...
View ArticleFarmville Central edges Kinston
Michael Ellsworth believes his Kinston baseball team is a handful of hits away from having more wins than losses. Against Farmville Central the Vikings couldn’t get them when needed most. Dylan...
View ArticleAudio: Sheriff Chris Hill
On this week's show, Bryan Hanks and Jon Dawson are joined by new Lenoir County Sheriff Chris Hill, who talks about his venerable predecessor, changes in law enforcement over the past 30 years and his...
View ArticleTraffic blocked at Queen and Vernon
An 18-wheeler, owned by Covenant Transport, is blocking two lanes of traffic at the intersection of Queen and Vernon after it struck a utility pole early Friday afternoon. Sgt. Craig Jarman of the...
View ArticleSuperior court decisions
The following decisions were reached in Lenoir County superior court in March, 2013: Larry Cannon Jr., possess cocaine, guilty, sentenced to 5-6 months in the Dept. of Correction, suspended to 24...
View ArticleMatters of Record: Lawsuits
The following lawsuits were filed with the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Civil Division, in Lenoir County, December 1-31, 2012: cvd1403 Cornelio Perez vs. Jackie Bautista money owed,...
View ArticleUpdated April 11: Mugshots of people arrested in Lenoir County
CLICK HERE to view to view a PDF document that includes photos of inmates processed at Lenoir County jail this week. To access previous entries, click on the "MUGSHOTS" tab in the crime section on...
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