Some Jones County residents are up in arms about the potential demolition of some beloved buildings at Jones Senior High School.
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Maysville calls special session to discuss water issues
The Town of Maysville will hold a special session on Thursday to discuss man-made chemicals in its well.
Summerfest concert series kicks off Thursday
Bounce! is the first of six bands to play during this year’s Kinston Summerfest concert series, which starts Thursday at Pearson Park.
FFA chapters add to harvest of regional and state awards
Lenoir County FFA students have earned some impressive honors.
Public hearing set for Trenton town budget
There will be a public hearing slated for tonight, as a proposed 2019-20 budget will be presented to the mayor and town board.
Area children enjoy fishing event
Despite the rain, the kids came out to fish!
Voter ID seminars to take place Thursday
The Lenoir County Board of Elections will host two voter ID seminars this week.
Helping the 'Lucky Cats'
Volunteers are helping to feed, spay and neuter Kinston’s feral cats.
UPDATE: Burn ban lifted in Lenoir County
An 11-day Lenoir County burn ban has been lifted.
Kinston Fire Department receives new ladder truck
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue took delivery of its new ladder truck last week.
Proposed Lenoir County budget increases property taxes
The proposed Lenoir County budget will provide for courthouse repairs and new voting machines, while increasing property taxes in the county.
Farmer's Market Update for 6-8-2019
This is the day we have all been looking forward to for a while. Our local minor league baseball team, normally named the Down East Wood Ducks, are playing their games this weekend as the Kinston Collard Greens.
Proposed budget for City of Kinston includes property tax increase
A potential property tax increase and raises for city employees are at the heart of the proposed fiscal year 2019-20 budget.
Livestreaming weddings, meetings and events service available now
Magic Mile Media is expanding its livestreaming services after positive stints with the Kinston Christmas Parade and Jones County Chat.
Kinston's Rite Aid to close June 24
While the Rite Aid at Vernon Avenue and Herritage Street will close soon, its pharmacy is shutting down June 12.
Union Bank of La Grange holds ribbon cutting ceremony
Union Bank of La Grange had its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning in its new location on W. Railroad St.
Sponsored: Dr. Brown balances motherhood, career at Harvey Family Dentistry
Meet Dr. Mackenzie Brown, a general dentist at Harvey & Associates Family Dentistry.
LCPS' Class of 2019 celebrate graduation
With a mixture of nostalgia, gratitude and encouragement, commencements speakers sent nearly 600 graduates of LCPS’s traditional high schools out into the world Saturday.
Affordable Care corporate office closes doors in Kinston
Twenty-nine employees of a dental support organization will no longer work in Kinston, with several being laid off with severance or moving to a Morrisville office.
Jones County Committee of 100 holds annual meeting
Business and civic leaders in Jones County met Thursday night to hear updates on the economic status of the county.