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Kinston Public Services announces smoke testing
The City of Kinston will be performing smoke testing this week.
Campers learn in Georgia K. Battle Flower Garden
Each Wednesday over the previous six weeks, campers have enjoyed time in the garden with an array of different topics.
Farmer's market update for 07/27/19
The Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesday and Saturday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Olde Kinston Gazette: The historic Parrott Family of Kinston, Part 1
The Parrott family came to what is now Lenoir County as farmers from England.
Fire on Tower Hill Road leaves two injured
A fire took place at a house on Tower Hill Road Friday morning, leaving two residents with minor burns. The Kinston Fire Department, as well as Hugo and Southwood’s VFD responded to the blaze
Cause for Foss Recycling fire still unknown
A building-sized pile of household appliances caught fire at Foss Recycling Tuesday afternoon.
Jones County RISE, MXNetwork to help restore damaged homes
Jones County organizations are working together to use a camp to house volunteer groups who help rebuild homes.
Downtown Verizon tower decision delayed until September
Plans for a 180-foot wireless tower are still in the works.
BREAKING NEWS: Separate events — an explosion, fire and armed man — tie up U.S. 70
The U.S. 70 East corridor was busy Tuesday afternoon after an explosion and a report of an armed man.
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.