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Farmer's market update for 07/06/19
Join us on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to support your local farmers, beekeepers and craftsmen. Tuesday's market will be open between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. and has produce only this Tuesday. The pork skin man is on vacation.
Harmony Hall hosts Independence Day naturalization ceremony
Twenty-three people became citizens of the US Thursday morning at Harmony Hall in Kinston
Linda Whittington: July 4 naturalization ceremony photo gallery
More than 20 people took the oath of allegiance to become U.S. citizens at Harmony Hall Thursday morning.
TrainWreck, fireworks to highlight Kinston Summerfest Thursday
TrainWreck will be the main attraction at Pearson Park for Summerfest with a fireworks display to follow. The event starts at 7 p.m. with fireworks to follow about two hours later.
Maysville's annual 4th of July event
Maysville’s 4th of July event will have music, food and fireworks.
Happenings around town for the holiday weekend
Here are some things to enjoy while spending the holiday weekend around Kinston.
STEM 4 All coming to Jack Rountree
A collaboration between the Kinston Housing Authority and the public library will bring an after-school program to children in the community.
Fire at Richard Green Apartments displaces family Monday evening
A fire at an apartment in Kinston displaced seven people Monday evening.
N.C. Maritime Museum’s great 4th race celebrates Independence Day
It’s an Independence Day celebration with a twist: traditionally-rigged sailing craft will rally next week to celebrate the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks.
Local teens attend session on interacting with police
Teens got to enjoy ice cream and hear from a retired deputy police chief about safe interaction with law enforcement.
BREAKING NEWS: KPD Chief Jaynes to retire
Kinston City Manager Tony Sears verified with Neuse News that Kinston Police Chief Alonzo Jaynes is retiring. Jaynes recently informed his department of the soon-coming departure.
Mayor’s unprecedented attempt to clean up Sugar Hill “Vice District” failed
Kinston’s population was only 10,000 in 1921 when newly elected Mayor Mills Marshall Happer declared in his inaugural speech that he intended to keep “obnoxious characters” off the streets, crack down on “certain institutions,” and see that all businesses in Kinston were closed on Sunday to officially recognize Sunday as “a day of church going and religious observance.”
Farmer's Market Update for 6-29-2019
Here’s an excerpt from the Farmer’s Market newsletter. Learn what’s at the market today and this coming Tuesday.
Library holds ribbon-cutting for new Teen Area
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library held an event to celebrate the opening of the new Teen Area on Thursday.
New Lenoir Hospital Foundation Board Members
The Lenoir Hospital Foundation welcomes four new members to its board at their June 26th meeting. From left to right, Phyllis McCoy, UNC Volunteer rep., Vickie S. Robinson, Debbie Chused, and Cameron Beamon.
Rabid fox found in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory this week that a fox has tested positive for rabies.
The Journey, Episode 11: One Year Later
June 27, 2018 a group of friends ventured into a centuries-old industry. In this episode of “The Journey” we reflect on some of the lessons learned in "One Year Later."
Sponsored: Lions Water Adventure to hold Friday Night Fun event
Lions Water Adventure will hold its upcoming Friday Night Fun event Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., equipped with a climbing wall and live DJ.
Jones County cuts property taxes for second straight year in 2019-20 budget
Jones County’s budget takes effect July 1 and property taxes will drop from .81 to .79 in the upcoming fiscal year.