Trinity United Methodist Church, located in Falling Creek at 5637 US 70, Kinston has recently welcomed their new minister. Reverend Sunny Limm joins the Trinity UMC family after serving as Pastor at Trinity UMC in Marshallberg, N.C.
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Evelyn's Boutique opens in downtown Kinston
Stacie Brown, owner of Evelyn's Boutique discusses the grand opening of her new downtown business, hours of operations and how they are prepared to keep shoppers safe in light of COVID-19.
Making Layah's wish come true
Make-A-Wish® Eastern North Carolina finds a creative way to grant Jones County child’s wish for a backyard playset.
Jay's Restaurant Group confirms new restaurant in the old Boiler Room
A popular North Carolina restaurant is coming to Kinston. Jay's Restaurant Group manages a group of restaurants in Eastern North Carolina that specialize in Asian-American fusion cuisine. They are opening a restaurant in the same location as the former Boiler Room.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County EMS shares decontamination process required after high risk calls
Recently, my wife Stephanie Towne and I had the opportunity to visit with some members of the Lenoir County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and capture the extensive decontamination (decon) process they must go through after responding to a high risk call.
DEPS celebrates milestone at Grainger Stadium
Down East Protection Systems celebrated a milestone for its CEO and President on Thursday with an event at Grainger Stadium.
NC News: Hometown strong effort to help rural NC with COVID-19, economic recovery
Hometown Strong, an effort created to forge partnerships between rural communities and state government, will expand its focus to help all 80 rural North Carolina counties respond to COVID-19 and strengthen local economies.
Pride of Kinston cancels Fourth of July Summerfest, fireworks due to COVID-19
Pride of Kinston announced yesterday, June 18, that the organization will not be hosting a July 4th Summerfest concert this year. In addition, there will be no fireworks at Pearson Park and Neuseway Nature Center typically hosted by the City and Parks and Recreation.
Farmer's market update for July 4, 2020
Crystal has a new menu every Saturday, and every Saturday she sells out! Not only are her sweets delicious, they are beautiful. Stop by to see her 4th of July show stoppers and place your order for one of the red, white and blue treats!
AutoZone making a move in Kinston
Demolition took place at the old Hardees location in Kinston on the corner of Herritage St. and Vernon Ave. The new location will be home to a current business in Kinston.
UNC Lenoir Health Care accepts gift from foundation board chair
“UNC Lenoir Health Care added seventeen new graduate RNs to our workforce in May thanks in large part to a generous donation from the Lenoir Hospital Foundation,” states Misty Emory, the hospital’s Sr. Nurse Recruiter.
Governor Cooper vetoes 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Raleigh, N.C. – Most North Carolina churches can choose to allow handguns on their private property today. Due to a loophole in the law, churches who also operate private schools get lumped into the definition of a “school” even on weekends, and they lose that right. House Bill 652 applied to non public schools only and provided a technical correction clarifying that a church caught in this situation could allow handguns on their property during non school hours, if they chose to do so. Governor Cooper vetoed this legislation on July 2nd.
Ironclad Axe Throwing opens its doors
Kinston has a new option for nightlife! Family friendly Ironclad Axe Throwing opened on July 1st to bring residents together to stress reducing and enjoy the physical activity of axe throwing.
2020 Wood Ducks season canceled
Minor League Baseball announced the cancellation of the 2020 season on Tuesday, spelling the end for hopes of baseball in Kinston in 2020.
Gray retires from LCPS after over four decades of service
After 43 years and 9 months, LCPS Exeptional Children Administrative Assistant, Judy Gray, has retired! To celebrate her long service friends and family gathered at her home for a celebration.
Police make arrest in shooting on Cameron Drive
On June 29th, officers located a suspect vehicle from a shooting on June 11, 2020, which occurred on Cameron Drive in Kinston. Officer initiated a vehicle stop and located three handguns and 200 grams of marijuana in the vehicle. One of the handguns was determined to be stolen from Martin County.
NCDMV Fees Increase July 1, Per State Law
As mandated by state law, the DMV is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past four years. The increase will be 7.86 percent for about 90 license and registration-related fees.
House Bill 1023 passes providing funding to address domestic violence with technology
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Legislature passed a critical bill that allocates federal funding to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Administration. These funds will be used to provide a grant to an Eastern North Carolina non-profit, Caitlyn’s Courage, to address domestic violence head-on with technology.
Drivers asked to join #KeysFreeNC movement to curb impaired driving
Next week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and more than 500 law enforcement agencies will kick off the state’s annual 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign ‘Operation Firecracker’ with increased enforcement patrols.