After a search that stretched for nearly six weeks, the body of the driver of the tractor-trailer that plunged into the Neuse River on Dec. 9 has potentially been found.
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Retail Strategies decision among talking points in Tuesday's City Council meeting
The Kinston City Council will make a big decision at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Adverse childhood experiences can affect us as adults
Negative things that happened to us when we were children can affect us as adults.
Kinston assistant city manager headed to Goldsboro
Kinston Assistant City Manager Catherine Gwynn is leaving her position.
LCC announces celebrity dealers for foundations's casino night
The LCC Casino Night is Friday, Jan. 25 — and the college is proud to announce a quartet of celebrity dealers!
Farmer's Market Update
There will be no vendors at the Farmer’s Market from now until strawberry season, which will be in April. Rodney, the Pork Skin Man, will be open randomly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday.
Peg Godwin: Cooperative Extension to hold Master Gardener volunteer class
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Lenoir County will teach a Master Gardener volunteer training class starting January 24, 2019. The class will consist of 10 weekly classes and a field trip.
Sarah Bartlett looks to make positive changes as Ellis Planetarium director
Sarah Bartlett has worked as the director of the Ellis Planetarium since August, but has looked to help the community of Kinston since moving here in 2016.
Chris Humphrey Allstate to sponsor Student Section of the Year Award
Chris Humphrey Allstate is sponsoring the Student Section of the Year Award, which will be given out at the end basketball season.
Senator Louis Pate announces retirement
Sen. Louis Pate announced his retirement from the N.C. State Senate Monday, effective immediately.
Mother Earth owners to release sparkling seltzer water
Stephen Hill and Trent Mooring have teamed up yet again for a cutting edge new venture, Sercy Spiked and Sparkling, an innovative and groundbreaking beverage company specializing in high-quality, organic sparkling seltzer water. Sercy Spiked and Sparkling will be produced and packaged in Kinston, NC, with plans to be distributed nation-wide.
CDBG Grant Funds awarded to Kinston
The $750,000 Community Development Block Grant was given to Kinston in order to make repairs to Holloway Recreation Center and renovations for homeowners.
Hugo VFD to hold grain bin simulation Monday
The Hugo Volunteer Fire Department will hold a grain bin simulation Monday in hopes to save lives in the future.
Friends send well-wishes as Bryan Hanks turns 50
Bryan Hanks is 50 as of Saturday and friends wanted to share their love and appreciation for him.
KPD swears in new officers
It was a special day for the Kinston Police Department, as 10 new officers received their badges and the department welcomed a new K9 officer.
Jessy Dawson: The woman behind the espresso
Drew Dacey, an Arendell Parrott Academy senior, talks dreams, business with a baby, and coffee with Middle Grounds Coffeehouse owner Jessy Dawson.
Kinston-based magazine to become national publication
A Kinston-based religious tabloid is about to have a national audience.
KFD, KPD selling 2019 calendars
You can pick up a calendar that will benefit the Kinston Police Department and Kinston Fire Department.
Crawford, Spencer among those honored for service to Kinston
Don Crawford, Ralph Culbreth, Mary Elizabeth Poythress and Woody Spencer were all honored at this week’s Kinston City Council meeting.
Charles Hughes Construction awarded $2.2 million contract by Kinston City Council
City leaders made some important decisions at the first city council meeting of 2019