Residents of Kinston can now apply to participate in the upcoming citizen academy, “Kinston 101” to learn more about city government.
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smART Kinston hosts Holiday open house
Art has a special place in Kinston, several places in fact, and now smART Kinston artists have an additional home to exhibit their bold paintings, metal sculptures and hand crafted visuals inside the smART Gallery at 210 N. Queen Street.
NCDOT: Hurricane damaged pipes in Lenoir County being replaced
A section of Patterson Road in Lenoir County will be closed for about four days this week while N.C. Department of Transportation contractors replace two pipes under the roadway.
Kinston Police issue Missing Person Alert
The Kinston Police Department is currently searching for a missing person who left a group home shortly before 3:00 pm today. Tyrone Evans, 55 years of age, is mentally disabled and doesn't have family in the area. He doesn't have transportation and is believed to be walking somewhere in the Carey Road and Vernon Avenue area.
Farmer's market update for November 2
Farmer's market update for November 2
Retracing Footsteps: APA Dance alum returns to class
Performer, choreographer, teacher – Teigha Beth Bailey is living a dancer’s dream. The Kinston native and Parrott Academy graduate returned to her old school on October 23rd through 25th as a Fall Guest Artist.
Black bear spotted in Kinston
A black bear spent most of the day Wednesday in a tree near the Kinston Plaza.
Annual Adult Spelling Bee fun for contestants, aid to teachers
“Sarrusophone” is also the word that heralded the end of the 2019 Adult Spelling Bee, a fundraiser held Thursday at King’s Restaurant by the Lenoir County Education Foundation to support its teacher mini-grant program.
NCDOT: Safety tips for Halloween
Keeping kids in mind, next Thursday many will turn into princesses and superheroes as they walk door to door on Halloween.
Benefit concert for Hope Restorations Saturday
Christian country band Jackson Heights will hold a benefit concert Saturday at Tanglewood Church of God in Kinston to support Hope Restorations.
Lenoir County deputy arrested for DWI, child abuse
A Lenoir County deputy was arrested for driving while intoxicated, along with child abuse Monday morning.
SALUTE! Pre-Veterans Day parade adds new attractions
The 19th Annual SALUTE! Pre-Veterans Day celebration is changing things up a bit. They're inviting the public to join them in the parade on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11 am on Herritage Street. It's free to participate and anyone and any Veteran can show up by 10:30 am at the Hardees at the corner of Vernon and Herritage Street and be a part of the parade.
Medicaid open enrollment has started in Greene County
Residents can attend a community event regarding Medicaid on Nov. 7.
Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Rec to hold golf lessons
Throughout the fall, Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Recreation has been working with children to get them interested in the sport of golf.
Kinston Teens, Thomas Gay highlight Monday's City Council meeting
Among the highlights of Monday’s Kinston City Council meeting are the proclamation of Kinston Teens Day, along with the retirement recognition of longtime Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue member Thomas Gay.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Walk set for today in Snow Hill
There will be a fundraiser walk Saturday at the Snow Hill Assisted Living Center Saturday for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness.
Greene County Commissioners approve, match grant for Unifab
Grant helps pave way for local company to expand its business in a previously-owned building.
Jan Parson named Kinston-Lenoir County Travel and TDA executive director
Jan Parson will become the new Kinston-Lenoir County Travel and Tourism Development Authority executive director effective Jan. 1.
UNC Lenoir receives grant
A grateful Carmon Jones directed a $500 grant to the Lenoir Hospital Foundation for use in the UNC Lenoir Family Birth Center.
Delta Rho Zeta Chapter hosts the Area IV Finer Womanhood Observance
The Delta Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently hosted the Area IV Finer Womanhood Observance.