The U.S. 70 East corridor was busy Tuesday afternoon after an explosion and a report of an armed man.
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Local musician puts together Storefront Window Project fundraiser
Kinston’s Lessette Kornegay is doing her part to help beautify downtown Kinston.
Contentnea-Savannah Students to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM
Area students are taking part in a unique STEM activity in Winston-Salem.
Local candidate filing list
Here is the list of those who have filed for positions in Lenoir, Greene and Jones County. The filing period ends July 19 at noon and incumbents are labeled with an asterisk.
Four candidates set to run for three Kinston City Council seats
Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to vie for three seats on the Kinston City Council.
NEA Our Town grant will fund murals in downtown Kinston
A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will fund a series of murals in downtown Kinston.
Hines to host 'For the Love of Kinston' event Sunday
The “For The Love Of Kinston” Community Day will start at 3 p.m. Sunday at Southeast Park. The free event will have food, performances and basketball tournaments, among other events.
Supporters, protesters make their way to Trump rally
Thousands of people from ENC welcomed the president to Greenville this week.
Farmer's market update for 07/20/2019
We have Heirloom tomatoes, both German Johnson and Cherokee Purple, sweet corn, white, yellow and bi-colored - shucked and unshucked. Cantaloupes honey hew melons.
President holds rally at Minges Coliseum
Minges Coliseum was at capacity with more than 8,000 packing the arena to hear from President Donald Trump.
Pet crematory will open in August
Howard-Carter Funeral Home will open Lenoir County’s only crematory next month, and will also offer services for pets.
KARE to hold hurricane preparedness conference
A local organization is hosting its inaugural hurricane preparedness meeting at LCC.
Lenoir commissioners approve contract for courthouse repairs
Commissioners met Monday and approved a contract for courthouse repairs, among other business.
NL student takes part in national medicine forum
Anna Rouse joined outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience.
LCPS schedules school orientations for Aug. 20-22
The 16 elementary, middle and high schools operating on LCPS’s traditional calendar will hold orientation activities for students Aug. 20, 21 and 22.
Kinston Teens to hold fifth annual event
Kinston Teens will hold its annual Youth Summit from Thursday through Sunday.
El Tequila under new management in Kinston
Under new management, El Tequila has opened up on New Bern Road next to Tractor Supply in Kinston.
Kinston Public Services announces smoke testing
On Monday and Tuesday, City of Kinston employees will be performing smoke testing of their sanitary sewer system.
Farmer's market update for 07/13/2019
We are at the height of our summer vegetable season and boy, are these vegetables delicious. Sweet corn in white, bi-color and yellow is everywhere and is super delicious. You can buy it shucked or unshucked! And butter beans are a little scarce, but Bruce has some shelled but it's just been too hot. Get your pink-eye peas and they are already shelled.
Vivian Howard announces new PBS show for next year
Vivian Howard announced a new PBS tv series, slated to air next year, on Friday.