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LCC Golf Classic sponsors: Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy
Pictured Left to Right are Greg Floyd, Piggly Wiggly Fresh Buy owner, Jimmy Jones, assistant manager, Marshall Martin, store manager, Jonathan McLawhorn, owner, Lance, LCC’s mascot, Mr. Pig, Piggly Wiggly’s mascot, Jon Clemmons, Ginny Moody, Dusk Stroud and Heith Harrison, all members of the LCC Golf Committee
Farmer's market update for 9/28/19
On Saturday, October 19, Kelly Stroud, Family and Consumer Sciences agent from the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension, will be with us to guide us in the preparation of the Eastern North Carolina's favorite leafy green....COLLARDS!
New license plate agency to open in Greene County
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will open a new license plate agency (LPA) on Sept. 27 in Greene County.
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Development Authority to separate
The Kinston/Lenoir County Tourism Development and Authority and the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce have mutually agreed to end their contractual relationship at the end of the year.
Verizon tower petition disbanded
Verizon Wireless has taken its proposition for a cellular tower in Downtown Kinston off the table.
Bethel Christian Academy celebrates 50-year anniversary
Bethel Christian opened its school doors on Sept. 8, 1970 and has persevered throughout the annals of time.
SM3 Social Media Marketing Summit Speaker Ann Marie Taepke
Taepke has produced award-winning digital campaigns for national clients like Jeep, Fox Home Entertainment, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and most notably, the viral campaign for Velcro Companies in 2017. She also helped create a course on social media strategy currently being taught at Wake Tech Community College.
PrintElect makes pitch to Board of Elections
The New Bern-based company PrintElect made a pitch to the Lenoir County Board of Elections Thursday to stick with the organization as new equipment is needed soon.
Sm3 Social Media Marketing Summit Speaker Alexa Kay
We sat down with Alexa Kay, director of marketing for the Down East Wood Ducks, to learn more about her role.
Verizon Tower decision delayed until Oct. 21
Among the talking points of last week’s Kinston City Council Meeting included Verizon’s request to delay a decision on the downtown tower until Oct. 21 and a state pilot program purchasing four vacant lots on McCaskill Drive.
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North Carolina’s number 1 vegetable – sweet potatoes
It’s a fact, according to the North Carolina Sweet Potato Grower, since 1971, North Carolina has been the #1 sweet potato producing state in the United States. Home to over 400 sweet potato growers, the state’s hot, moist climate and rich, fertile soil are ideal for cultivating sweet potatoes, averaging at nearly 60% of the U.S. supply.usda
North Lenoir's Anna Hull, named 2020 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County
North Lenoir student Anna Hull was named the 2020 Distinguished Young Woman of Lenoir County on Saturday evening at the Kinston High School Performing Arts Center.
Farmer's market update for 09/21/2019
Check out this week's update from our Farmer's Market.
Five-car accident on Hwy 11 backs up traffic Friday
Five cars were involved in a Friday afternoon accident on Hwy 11 at the Skinner’s Bypass intersection that sent two people to the hospital.
Greene County Commissioners approve "Recycle Right NC" proclamation
Single-stream recycling programs that emphasize the collection of cans, bottles, cardboard, paper and other items are becoming the norm in North Carolina communities.
Jaynes, Taylor honored for police work at City Council retirement ceremony
Chief Alonzo Jaynes and Sgt. Dennis Taylor were recognized for their work with the Kinston Police Department and Public Safety.
103 year-old reflects on Hurricane Floyd
Kinston has had a lot of big names to come through the city but there's one name that’s left a lasting impression for decades, Hurricane Floyd, which landed here 20 years ago this week.
Sm3 Social Media Marketing Summit Speaker Chris Suggs
The SM3 Social Media Marketing Summit will feature social media professionals and thought leaders in discussions about how to go viral, how to tell your story and more. We sat down with speaker Chris Suggs to ask him his opinion on the state of social media marketing today and what you can expect from him at the summit.