Billions of bugs headed to east coast
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. They will arrive in such numbers that...
View ArticleHunneke: To Otis Gardner — there is a God
The day was Saturday, April 20; one of the first articles to grab our attention when we opened our Free Press that morning was Otis Gardner sharing his thoughts with us and the world on the evil of...
View ArticleGreene’s transportation vans will no longer provide Saturday service
SNOW HILL — There’s no such thing as a free ride — or there won’t be anymore unless you’re a Medicaid recipient in Greene County The county’s transportation department will be eliminating Saturday...
View ArticleKelly: Try new options for cole slaw
The official definition of cole slaw is cabbage salad, and it traditionally is made with mayonnaise, vinegar and seasonings. Many fresh options are venturing onto the “cole slaw” scene, including...
View ArticleHealth care costs delay Kinston budget
Three-quarters of a million dollars is quite a health insurance hike. Yet the City of Kinston is staring down the barrel of exactly that unless city officials can find a better choice. “I told the...
View ArticleCicada outbreak to miss ENC
To see an incredible amount of cicadas being amorous, you’re going to have to go to Greensboro. The Piedmont Triad area is the southern terminus for the magicicada line known as Brood II. The insects...
View ArticleHiker, writer to visit Kinston / names in news
Hiker, writer to visit Kinston The public is invited to a book signing to meet hiker Danielle “Danny” Bernstein, author of “The Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Carolina: A Thousand Miles through...
View ArticleLenoir County approves bidding for student-constructed homes
Frank Emory recognizes the American Dream. He tells his carpentry students at South Lenoir High School that everyone will have their own house one day. So they built one. High school students in...
View ArticleHB937 could loosen concealed weapon laws
The North Carolina House has spoken on gun legislation. House lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would relax current laws on concealed weapons, including permitting them on college campuses. They...
View ArticleRoundup: SL softball handles East Duplin
Taylor Sandlin pitched six one-hit shutout innings on her senior night Tuesday to help host South Lenoir beat East Duplin 6-0 in the regular season finale for both teams. Madison Herring, Madison...
View ArticleVikings ready for Holmes
A month ago members of Kinston’s girls soccer team were looking forward to season’s end. Now, the Vikings don’t want it to end. Eastern Plains 2A Conference tri-champion Kinston (7-9-2) will host...
View ArticleTrojans advance to final four
With an impressive home win Tuesday, Bethel Christian Academy has earned the right to play for a possible state championship this weekend, also at home. “It beats driving several hours and...
View ArticleDWI arrests
The following driving while impaired arrests were reported by the N.C. Highway Patrol: 05/01, Wayne A. Chamberlain, 5245 Tick Bite Rd., Grifton, 55, .13. Arresting trooper: R.C. Riley. 05/01, Torian...
View ArticleGreene County arrest reports
The following arrests were reported by the Greene County Sheriff's Office: Marqice Daquan Grant, 20, 76 Brook Place, La Grange, April 8, misdemeanor trespassing. Bond: $1,000. Arresting officer: T....
View ArticleSuspect in armed robberies arrested
The Kinston Department of Public Safety believes it has its man. On Tuesday, officials with the KDPS arrested a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies. Tymone Shyeem Murphy, 17, is a...
View ArticleSenators to talk on N.C. tax code changes
(AP) -- Senate Republicans are putting their best foot forward on an overhaul of North Carolina's tax code that will reduce tax rates but also will mean more services will be subject to the sales...
View ArticleUPDATED: Two-vehicle accident near Parrott Academy
Two people were transported to Lenoir Memorial Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Dobbs Farm Road and Rouse Road Extension late Wednesday afternoon. Bettie Louis Cobb and...
View ArticlePicks of the week
MUSIC FESTIVAL/Beaufort The 25th annual Beaufort Music Festival will be Friday and Saturday. This free weekend of music is along the Beaufort waterfront and hosts music from all over the east coast....
View ArticleAlbum reviews: The Lost Patrol, Sam and Dave
New album: Driven Artist: The Lost Patrol Label: LP Records Rating: 5 stars out of 5 New York’s goth-pop overlords return with “Driven,” their ninth and greatest album to date. The band hits the...
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