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Despite two scoreless innings to start the game, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, 9-1 Sunday afternoon. The Wood Ducks were held to just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Jayce Easley went two-for-four with an RBI to earn the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
The Down East Wood Ducks have announced that Jon Clemmons, the team’s assistant general manager of sales, has been elevated to the team’s general manager. Clemmons will continue to report to Wade Howell, who served as General Manager of the Woodies since 2017, and was elevated to VP over the Woodies and Hickory Crawdads in 2019.
Significant financial assistance from Lenoir/Greene United Way will help Lenoir County Public Schools provide backpacks and school supplies to students who most need them.
Hugo Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue announced the passing of Chief Johnny Craft.
They posted the announcement on Facebook. “It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of former Fire Chief Johnny Craft. He dedicated his life to Hugo Fire and Rescue. He will be greatly missed by our fire department family. Please keep his family, friends, and our department in your prayers for the days to come.”
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services yesterday released new data in the weekly respiratory surveillance report showing that unvaccinated people were 15.4 times, or 1,540 percent, more likely to die from COVID-19 during the four-week period ending Aug. 21, 2021. This comes as the state hit a pandemic high on Aug. 26 with 912 adults in the ICU with COVID-19. The number of COVID-19 patients on ventilators also reached a record high at 574.
Open Hours, Tuesday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Due to the shortage of helpers, Kettle Style Snacks will be the only vendor at the market on Tuesday
There is a new business in downtown Kinston called Heels to Hogs Mercantile. Formerly located in Pink Hill, Heels to Hogs has moved to 204 N. Herritage Street in Kinston. Owner Hannah Herring will be celebrating her third year with Heels to Hogs and plans to have a grand opening in September.
The Town of Pink Hill is in mourning at the loss of its mayor, Carol Sykes. Sykes has served as mayor of Pink Hill since 2009.
“I've known Mayor Sykes and her family for many years,” said Rep. Chris Humphrey. “She and her husband raised two super-smart daughters in Pink Hill. She was kind but firm. You didn't have to question where she stood on an issue. If she was your friend, she would help you in any way possible.”
Politicians throughout North Carolina have responded to the events that unfolded on August 26, 2021, in Afghanistan that left 13 US service members dead and 18 injured. President Joe Biden addressed the nation in a televised response.
Have you got an old thing laying around that you always wondered just what was? Did your parents or grandparents leave you something that you can’t identify? This Saturday, August 28, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM we might be able to help you here at the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center.
The Down East Wood Ducks tallied their sixth walkoff win of the season with a 5-4 win in 11 innings against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Wednesday night. John Matthews had a career day as he set a career-high with 12 strikeouts.
Teachers at Title I public schools across the state are encouraged to apply for the latest round of Aquarium Scholars mini grants, which facilitate field trips to the three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier or send educators to their locations
Today, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed three resolutions that will lead to an Italian company creating 110 new jobs and investing $28 million in the county.
Greene County Department of Public Health would like to clarify the difference between the additional dose recommendation and the booster recommendation. Though both refer to a 3rd dose, there is a distinction.
Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will create 110 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $28 million to build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America.
The Down East Wood Ducks split their doubleheader with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks won the first game 12-11, the resumption of the suspended game on 8/1 but fell in game two, 4-2. Gavin Collyer pitched another strong outing as he tallied a career-high eight strikeouts
Edwards Dentures and Implants, currently located at 107 East Vernon Avenue, will be relocating. Dr. Wiley (Ren) Edwards will be moving his practice to 3700 W. Vernon Ave, the former site of the Kinstonian Restaurant.
On August 18, two members of Eastpointe’s Community Relations Team led Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for 38 social workers and counselors with Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) at the Kinston Community Center.
The Honorable Sandra E. Beaman, Greene County Clerk of Superior Court, has announced that she will retire on September 30, 2021. Beaman has served as the elected Clerk of Superior Court for Greene County since November 2014.
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