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Rep. Bell Recognized as “Legislative Champion” for Charter Schools
Rep. Bell earned recognition this week as a “Legislative Champion” by the N. C. Coalition for Charter Schools.
Midway Mart and Grill to open in Pink Hill
A new gas station with space for truck drivers has opened in Pink Hill. Midway Mart and Grill, located 15 miles south of Kinston and 14 miles north of Richlands at 8176 Hwy 258 South in Pink Hill, is a food service gas station with types of gas including regular gas, mid grade, and premium. They also have non-ethanol for boats and diesel for tractors.
North Tower Band set to perform at Summerfest
After threatening weather canceled the first Summerfest of 2022, Downtown Kinston Revitalization has announced when the next Summerfest concert will be. On Saturday, July 9, 2022, The North Tower Band will be in downtown Kinston at Pearson Park for Summerfest!
Congress should make reining in Big Tech a priority before adjourning
Before members of the current U.S. Congress head home to campaign for the November election, their priorities should include passage of the Open App Markets Act – legislation that would clamp down on big technology companies and the monopoly they now hold over development of apps for mobile devices.
Help wanted: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Help wanted: Guildford Performance Textiles by Lear - Knitting and Maintenance
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Mayor to plea for peace and cooperation at a press conference next Monday
In response to the recent violence that has plagued the city, Kinston’s Mayor Dontario Hardy is holding a press conference on Monday, July 11, 2022, to encourage citizens to cooperate and report any suspicious activity.
Event: Lenoir/Greene United Way celebrates 90th anniversary
The “Secret Garden” garden party celebrating 90 years of Lenoir/Greene United Way takes place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Kinston Country Club.
Greene County Sheriff's Office: Drug and felony firearm arrest
On Saturday morning 07/02/2022 around 12:40 am Greene County Deputies Nick Brinson and Emma Miller. Stopped to assist a stranded motorist on Mt. Herman Church Rd. Upon checking the driver, 41 year old Lacey Howard of Goldsboro, Deputies learned that he had an outstanding order for arrest for Disorderly Conduct out of Wayne County.
NWS: Strong to severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat this week
An active week starts today, with dangerous heat indices of 105-110 degrees expected today. Then, late this afternoon and especially this evening, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, bringing a threat for damaging winds and torrential downpours with localized flooding. Some large hail and frequent lightning may accompany the storms as well.
Kids On Stage announces 2022-2023 shows
Kids On Stage officially announced their first two shows of the 2022-2023 season. This season's theme is “Something To Believe In.”
2022 Barton College Spring Semester President's and Dean's Lists
Barton College named 88 full-time, undergraduate students to the President’s List and 348 full-time, undergraduate students to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2022.
KPD responds to 3rd shooting in two days
On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 11:14am, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person that had been shot at Pine Street and Hicks Avenue is Kinston, N.C
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
Event: Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear hosting Job Fair
NWS: Severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat possible Wednesday
We are watching for the threat of scattered to numerous thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
4-H Down East Dairy Project to begin August 7, 2022
We are so EXCITED to announce that the 2022 4-H Down East Dairy Project will begin August 7th! Registration will open for youth that have NEVER done the project on July 8th at 8 AM. All others will be able to register July 9th. There is a max of 50 participants.
Kinston Police Department presents 38th annual National Night Out
The Kinston Police Department presents the 38th Anniversary National Night Out on August 2, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Grainger Stadium located at 400 E. Grainger Ave with fun, food, and information tables. There will be emergency vehicles, enforcement personnel, and other activities.
Lenoir Community College Spring Semester Dean's and President's list
Congratulations to the following Lenoir Community College students.
Greene County Schools recognize students in Los Puentes Two-Way Immersion program
Greene County Schools started a two-way immersion program in 2003. In this program, students learn English language arts and social students in English for half the day. The other half of the day they learn Spanish language arts, math, and science in Spanish.