The Down East Wood Ducks are coming off a series win (4-2) against the Columbia Fireflies and will be starting a fresh, six-game series with the Carolina Mudcats (7-8), the Class-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Kinston CC students participate in mock trial competitions
On Friday, April 22nd seven students from the Classical Conversations (CC) Challenge B class in Kinston traveled to the Beaufort County Courthouse in Washington, NC to participate in a Mock Trial Competition versus the Greenville CC Mock Trial team.
John Hood: Freedom is a tool for progress
I’m a conservative without a conversion story. Plenty of others have such a tale — they read a certain book, had a certain teacher, or somehow became disenchanted with their previous, left-leaning views.
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III -Adult Protective Services
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III -Adult Protective Services. Salary Range: $34,477 - $52,460
N.C. 11 Northbound closed at Felix Harvey Parkway
A log truck has overturned at Felix Harvey Parkway and N.C. 11, spilling logs onto the roadway and closing all lanes on N.C. 11 northbound from the parkway to Sharon Church Road.
KPD: Can you identify these suspects?
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the subjects pictured below. The photos are from a robbery that occurred last week.
Mike Parker: Looking for something to do? Check here first
For some time, I have been working at the Visitor Center at the intersection of US 70 and US 258 a couple of days a week. I had only been working a couple of weeks when one visitor from the Crystal Coast came in and asked, “Why would anyone come to Kinston? What is there to do here?”
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Local creators show off their skills in Digital Media Lab
At the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, a member of Neuse Regional Libraries, we are proud to offer a state of the art Digital Media Lab to our patrons, fitted with professional-level equipment that can be used by our patrons to create their own original content for their social media or personal use.
Battle of the Badges to be held at Grainger Stadium
The Wood Ducks announced that they will be hosting their first Battle of the Badges, a charity softball game on Saturday, May 21st at Grainger Stadium, sponsored by Lenoir Community College. Gates open at 4 pm with the game starting at 5 pm.
Help wanted: Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston - Director of Children and Student Ministries
Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston, NC seeks a Director of Children and Student Ministries
Help wanted: Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant
Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Administrative Assistant. Salary Range: $29,729 - $45,236
Political Signs in NCDOT Right-of-Way
Drivers traveling on North Carolina roadways are likely seeing a lot of campaign signs ahead of the primary election on May 17.
Social Security Administration resumes in-person services at local Social Security offices
We are pleased to announce that local Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment.
Pre-School and Kindergarten early registration: What you need to know
Lenoir County Public Schools provided information about Pre-School and Kindergarten early registration.
Business Brief: flyExclusive Invests in Sustainability with New Carbon Offset Program
flyExclusive, a leading provider of premium private jet charter experiences, today announced that it is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability by introducing a new carbon offset program. Through a partnership with 4AIR, flyExclusive Partners and Club Members can now opt in to participate in solutions to offset carbon emissions from their flights, helping reduce the environmental impact of their flying.
Farmers Market update for April 23, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Greene County Health Care CEO Doug Smith announces retirement
Greene County Health Care CEO Doug Smith has announced his retirement from the organization he has led for 26 years. His retirement is effective May 6, 2022.
Cooking with Tammy: Many ways to enjoy new potatoes
What is a “new potato”, simply, they are any variety of potato that is harvested early. Unlike their full-grown counterparts, they keep their shape once cooked and cut. Since they are picked before their sugars have converted to starch, new potatoes are crisp and waxy and high in moisture.