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Fresh figs are a Southern favorite, and if you are lucky enough to snag some before the birds and insects, then you are very lucky. Fresh figs have a pretty short window of availability in the south, so pick them when you see them!! If you are worried about the figs going bad before you use them, then stick them in the freezer.
Wouldn’t you like to live a life that is full of purpose and meaning? I know I would. And, it’s a lot easier than you think!
Neuse Regional Libraries (NRL) are excited to announce the grand opening of a new Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) that will welcome children and their families to engage in a safe and comfortable space at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library through free play and sensory-enhanced programming.
Artist Linda Paluka flew in from Montana to paint the third white rose on the POW/MIA chair at the G.I. Joe Living History Museum. The white roses symbolize those North Carolina servicemembers missing in action in Vietnam who have been recovered. Frederick Hall, Bynum Price, and Edward Morgan were the three servicemembers whose roses were painted on the chair.
In this week's installment of Unsung Heroes, we turn our attention to a remarkable individual whose dedication has transformed Lenoir County's recreational landscape. Harold Sutton, Parks Superintendent for Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department, recommended by Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Director Corey Povar, is our Unsung Hero for this week.
I recently heard a news report about the push to change how teachers grade their students’ work from a points-based system to a standard-based evaluation. Part of the ideas behind this push for “equity” in grading includes allowing retakes for tests, multiple revisions for essays, and eliminating behavioral considerations such as late work and absences as part of grades.
Fall is the time to welcome juicy, sweet pears to your farm markets, and turn this healthy fruit in hot crisps, flakey pies, and hearty salads. Generally, pears are in season in Eastern North Carolina from about August to October.
Our Unsung Hero this week is a remarkable woman named Sue Ellen Maddux. Her incredible contributions to the community have earned her the title of Unsung Hero, recommended by none other than the Kinston Police Department Chief Keith Goyette.
The doors of the Kinston Community Council for the Arts at 400 North Queen Street will open to welcome those who want to honor and celebrate a musical genre that developed in the 1960’s and 1970’s. That musical genre is known as “Funk.”
With November right around the corner, the veterans community is preparing to host a wide variety of events in Lenoir County the week before Veterans Day. The public is invited, and all the events are free to attend. One such event is the presentation on November 11, 2023, at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center.
Tis the season for muscadines and scuppernongs, the wild grapes native to the Southeastern portion of America. The generally start to appear at Farmers Markets and roadsides stands across Eastern NC around the end of August and through September and October. They are a beautiful bronze and purple reminder that fall is on the way.
In the heart of Kinston, where stories of compassion and bravery often go unnoticed, one remarkable individual has emerged as an unsung hero, leaving a trail of selfless acts and profound impact. Meet Liz Hengst, a woman whose journey from New York to North Carolina is a testament to the power of faith, kindness, and the extraordinary lengths one can go to make a difference.
Friday, September 8 marks the 15th edition of “Wings Over the Neuse,” the major fundraiser for the CSS Neuse Foundation, caretaker of the full-scale replica of the original CSS Ram Neuse.
Peanuts are currently being harvested and if you are lucky enough to be able to snag some fresh green peanuts, you are lucky. As you may know, green peanuts are only available during a short time
Decision-making is something we do every single day. We make decisions about our careers, relationships, finances, and personal growth. But, decision-making is often cited as one of the most anxiety prone parts of our lives.
American Legion Post #43 is holding its Fall Open House on Sunday, September 10, from 1-4 p.m. This yearly event is designed to connect veterans with our local community and allow the Lenoir citizens to view our facility.
In the 37-plus years I spent as a classroom teacher, I learned some tips for helping students become successful. Nothing brought me greater joy than seeing my students take themselves and their work seriously. So, today I am going to share my “Bees” of success with students and their parents on the first day of the new school year.
As parents you often wonder, what can we do to keep our children healthy? Are there ways to boost the immune system and ward off seasonal colds, flu, or other illnesses? The answer is definitely yes!
One of the ways libraries have evolved over the last few decades is that we are increasingly community centers that individuals rely on to make connections with various essential programs and resources.
In a quiet office nestled on the corner, Brandy Chamberlain, a licensed clinical social worker and program director at Joseph's Community Support Services, Inc., has dedicated her life to providing mental health services to those who need them most.
