On Thursday, August 5th the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced a State Economic Development Funds grant in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the Kinston Regional Jetport in Kinston, NC.
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Thursday Game: Wood Ducks Dismantle Shorebirds
Salisbury, M.D. – The Down East Wood Ducks came away with a huge win as they dismantled the Delmarva Shorebirds, playing as the Delmarva Scrapple, 12-1 on Thursday night. The Wood Ducks were 3-for-16 with RISP through the first two games of the series and went 8-for-17 during Thursday’s contest.
The PumpHouse 1906 Cocktail Bar & Social House opens in Kinston
Social House Vodka has launched The PumpHouse 1906 Cocktail Bar & Social House at its distillery in Kinston, located at 906 Atlantic Ave. “We will have our grand opening [Saturday] which will be available to the public,” said Dean Daughety, Distillery Experience and Private Events Manager at Social House Vodka. “We will be open at 11 am and go all the way until 11 pm. We will have live music, tents set up outside, and corn hole. It will be a fun time.”
NCDHHS adds county-level COVID-19 vaccination data from federal providers to dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ vaccine data dashboard now includes county-level vaccination information from federal providers, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Prisons and Indian Health Service.
#BIGKIDSCLUB4L: For the next Digital Media Specialist
Over the last two and a half years I have had the privilege of working with the best team in Lenoir County. I was 15, almost 16, when I applied for the 2019 Summer Internship. All I knew was that I loved social media and I loved Kinston. Not only did that summer change me for the better, but I was lucky enough to officially join the team, and I have been here ever since.
Wednesday Game: Wood Ducks Fall Short in Loss to Shorebirds
Salisbury, M.D. – Trailing by two runs with the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, the Down East Wood Ducks lost to the Delmarva Shorebirds 5-3, on a force out to end the game. The Wood Ducks continue to struggle with runners in scoring position as they finished 1-for-9, Wednesday night.
The Riptide Carwash to open new location
The Riptide Carwash will be opening on West Vernon Avenue across from the Vernon Park Mall.
Their current locations include 4179 W. Vernon Avenue, as well as in Cameron, NC, Rocky Mount, NC, Wake Forest, NC, and three locations in Virginia.
$413 million in summer food assistance benefits being Issued by NCDHHS to 1.1 million children
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun issuing $413 million in food assistance payments to an estimated 1.1 million eligible children through the Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer food assistance program. Children who are eligible for the summer receive a one-time payment of $375 on their family’s P-EBT card.
Social House® Vodka launches the pumphouse 1906™
SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka, North Carolina’s #1 selling local vodka, announces the launch of The PumpHouse 1906™ Cocktail Bar & Social House at its distillery in Kinston, NC. It unifies the Company's distillery tours, craft spirits & mixology innovation center, event space, cocktail bar, and social house into one experience. The PumpHouse 1906™ plans to kick off its Social Summer with live music, food trucks, and exquisite cocktails at its grand opening on August 7th at 11am.
Jones County Sheriff Danny R. Heath's funeral arrangements
Services honoring the memory of Sheriff Danny R. Heath will be at 2 pm on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 in the Jones County Civic Center with visitation following. Johnson Funeral Homes of Richlands, NC will be coordinating arrangements
Tuesday Game: Shorebirds Walk Off Wood Ducks in Opener
Salisbury, M.D. – After taking the 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh, the Down East Wood Ducks lost 4-3 on a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth to the Delmarva Shorebirds on Tuesday night. After winning four of their last five games to end July, the Wood Ducks pitching staff starts the month of August with their 12th lead surrendered loss of the season.
HOPE Program now accepting tenant referrals from landlords, increasing assistance
The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has announced program changes to accept referrals of tenants from landlords and increase financial awards to North Carolina households that apply for pandemic-related rent and utility assistance. The new guidelines aim to help even more renters get back on their feet while also assisting landlords that have lost income due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Since opening last fall, the HOPE Program has awarded more than $305.5 million to 81,039 households, with $219.2 million already paid to landlords and utility companies statewide.
National Night Out in Kinston rescheduled for Monday, August 09, 2021
The Kinston Police Department is announcing that National Night Out in Kinston will be rescheduled for Monday, August 09, 2021, due to the pending inclement weather. Originally scheduled for the first Tuesday in August, August 3, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.,
Greene County School Board Votes 4-1 in Favor of Masks
During a special called meeting at the Greene County Tech Center on Monday, August 2, the Greene County Board of Education voted 4-1 in favor of following the guidance of the NCDHHS StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit for all students and staff wear face coverings while in doors.
Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath Passes Away
Jones County Commissioners canceled their virtual meeting Monday afternoon as word that beloved Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath passed away.
Jones County Public Schools 2021-2022 School Calendar
Parents, JCPS is excited about our upcoming school year. Here is a copy of the 2021-22 school calendar. Students' first day back on their campuses is August 23rd, 2021.
NWS expects heavy rain this week
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, heavy rain expected this week. A train of low pressure systems will impact the region, bringing numerous rounds of heavy rain and storms beginning tonight through Saturday. The latest forecast calls for ***up to 6-10 inches of rain*** through the weekend, with locally heavier amounts possible. Flash flooding will be a concern all week. Keep your umbrellas handy this week and make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings!
Multiple charges for Kinston man including arson
A Kinston man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including charges for arson and breaking and entering. At 7:10 this morning, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Speedway convenience store at 1660 Hwy 11/55 in Kinston for a disturbance call.
Sunday Game: Wood Ducks and Woodpeckers Suspended in Finale
After taking a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the fourth, the Down East Wood Ducks and Fayetteville Woodpeckers entered a rain delay and were eventually suspended in the bottom of the fourth, Sunday afternoon. The Woodpeckers return to Grainger Stadium for a six-game series starting, Tuesday, August 24th.
Saturday Game: Wood Ducks Rally Falls Short In Loss To Fayetteville
After plating 15 runs last night, the Down East Wood Ducks struggled in an 8-4 loss to Fayetteville on Saturday night. Down East committed three errors and struggled to string hits together with runners in scoring position, as they had two opportunities with the bases loaded but left the runners stranded to end the innings.