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Gordon St. Church hosts summer concert
Over 50 music fans filled Gordon Street Christian Church sanctuary this past Sunday for the summer “Pipes on Parade” concert. Church organist Weil Sawyer literally “pulled out the stops” in performing a variety of classical, patriotic, and popular music. He was joined on several numbers by guest artists Elizabeth Wynne on violin, Bryant Lee Cox on cello, and soprano Elizabeth Waser.
Sunday Game: Six-run Second Lifts Wood Ducks to Win Over Delmarva
Thanks to a six-run second inning, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds, 6-3 Sunday afternoon. Keithron Moss led the way with his third triple in two games and three RBI, earning the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Intersections in Two Eastern NC Counties Getting All-Way Stops
A couple of intersections in Lenoir and Beaufort counties will undergo safety improvements early next week, weather permitting.
Mike Parker: CSS Neuse Interpretative Center brings back dinner theater
On Saturday, August 7, the CSS Neuse Interpretative Center will host its third annual dinner theater focusing on female spies during the Civil War. This program, which begins with dinner, features the inspiring and tragic story of Rose O’Neal Greenhow.
Lenoir/Greene United Way Honors Legacy Donor
Lenoir/Greene United Way hosted their Midsummer Night’s Dream event on Wednesday, July 14 at Kinston Country Club. The event celebrated the nonprofit organizations local donors and their service to United Way.
Pictured are Debbie and Paul Chused receiving the “Lighthouse Award” on behalf of Pearl Schechter. Also pictured are Dee Warner of Warner, Hood & Hardee (presenting sponsor) and Molly Taylor, Executive Director of Lenoir/Greene United Way.
Kinston Author, Mike Parker, Holds Book Signing for New Release
Wednesday, July 14th, Smith’s Café hosted a book signing for local author Mike Parker. Parker spent the morning with his readers visiting and sharing the stories that inspired his new book, “Sprinkling Stardust: The Delights of Grandchildren.”
Snow Hill Primary Terrific Kid Awards
Snow Hill Primary is keeping the weekly Terrific Kid Awards going during the summer! Each teacher chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal. At the end of the week, these students are presented with an award from the counselor, Mrs. McLawhorn, or an administrator and are congratulated for their hard work. Below are Snow Hill Primary's last Terrific Kids!
Farmers Market update for July 16, 2021
Join us for the farmer’s market this weekend!
Market hours:
Tuesday: 8am - 2pm
Saturday: 8am - 2pm
KPD obtains warrant for arrest in murder
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Detectives with the Kinston Police Department were able to obtain warrants for Torrence Howard 33, of Fayetteville NC, for the murder of Gabrielle Wendt on April 17, 2021. Howard is currently in the custody of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office on unrelated Federal Charges.
The race is on, Kinston Mayoral Race features four candidates
The Kinston Mayoral race has four candidates including incumbent Mayor Dontario Hardy, current Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon, Jeffery Warren, and Zac Holcomb.
Op-Ed: Rep. Chris Humphrey - House Bill 500, The Disaster Relief and Mitigation Act of 2021
Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Pitt) writes, “I’m proud of the work being done in North Carolina to prepare for disaster mitigation and flooding. The Emma Webb Park Project displays the best of Kinston - with many concerned citizens and young people volunteering their time to improve the community around them. As we approach the height of hurricane season, I hope all of us take time to prepare for inclement weather before storm clouds arrive.”
Kinston Police Department responded to shots fired on E. Shine Street
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, around 6 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department located the suspect vehicle on the 900 block of E. Highland Ave. During the course of the investigation detectives were able to identify, Jaquan Sutton, 22, of Kinston as the driver of the vehicle used in the commission of the crime. Sutton was arrested without incident and charged with Attempted Murder.
Thursday Game: Five-Run Seventh Powers Wood Ducks To Win Over Shorebirds
Thanks to a five-run bottom of the seventh, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds, 9-3 Thursday night. Dustin Harris earned the Suddenlink Player of the Game, going three-for-four and two runs scored.
Lenoir Community College is offering family friendly evening classes
Interested in earning an associate degree in arts or science, but just can’t seem to fit classes in your schedule? Lenoir Community College can help! LCC is offering family friendly evening classes so students can take them right from the comfort of home beginning Aug. 16.
Updated: 2021 Election Filing for Lenoir, Jones, and Greene County
In Lenoir, Jones, and Greene county there are multiple seats open in the 2021 election. The dates to file for candidacy are July 2, 2021, at 12:00 pm through July 16, 2021, at 12:00 pm.
Relay for Life event at South Lenoir High School on Friday
There will be a Relay for Life event at South Lenoir High School, located at 3355 Old Hwy 11 in Deep Run, NC, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, July 16, 2021. This event will honor cancer survivors and raise money for the American Cancer Society. "It is a privilege to chair the Relay For Life again and bring it to South Lenoir," said Jo Ellen Sloan, chairman. "We encourage everyone to come out and have a good time."
Perdue Scholarship Awarded to Tucker Williams of Grifton, N.C.
Tucker Williams, son of Brad and Cathy Williams of Grifton, N.C. , was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms.
National Register Adds 13 North Carolina Historic Places
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that three historic districts and eight individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
A new mobile unit for Kinston Community Health Center
Wednesday morning on July 14, 2021, Kinston Community Health Center unveiled a brand new mobile care unit. The vehicle is a 38 foot 2020 Forest River Georgetown motorcoach designed by Mission Mobile of Greensboro, NC. The mobile unit was outfitted to meet various medical needs.