The event will be held at William Frost Park, 708 Foy Ave. It will feature Joe Brown & The Band, Free Food, Games, and Fireworks to end the night.
Reece Gardner: Let's talk about age
Let's talk about Age. I wrote about Emma Morano a few years ago and the example she set for getting the most out of the years we are given on Earth. She had a positive attitude toward life, had devoted friends, and loved her pets. She died on April 15, 2017, at age 117. Until she was 115 she didn't have any live-in caregivers.
Chadwick Stokes: The Great American Cookout
Looking for a fun & family-friendly way to celebrate the 4th of July? Look no further than the Great American Cookout happening at Harmony Hall, located in downtown Kinston, NC.
Pollocksville Fire Department improves fire suppression rating
We are pleased to announce an improvement to our fire suppression rating from NCDOI/OSFM. Not only were we able to go from a 6/9E to a 5/9E (lower numbers are better!), but we were also able to utilize our new tanker truck to be graded by the water haul method. This will help those who reside more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant. This is a big deal for the community!
Alexandra Avery Named to College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List
Alexandra Avery of Kinston, NC, (28503) was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List. Avery is majoring in Studio Art.
Keith Seaforth, Kinston dentist, former LCPS Board member passes away at 75
Dr. Keith M. Seaforth passed away on June 21, 2022, at 75 years of age. Seaforth opened his dentistry office in Kinston in 1981. He was married to his wife Barbara for 51 years and together they had four children, all of whom graduated from Howard University, Seaforth’s alma mater.
“Dr. Seaforth will certainly be remembered for his tireless dedication to the students and staff of our system,” said Nicholas Harvey II, Lenoir County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.
Per his obituary, his funeral will be held at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 12 PM with Rev. Reginald Bradshaw officiating. Interment shall follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Letter to the Editor: Councilman Suggs has right concerns, wrong solutions
On the day City Council Member Chris Suggs’ Op-Ed appeared in Neuse News, I received no less than a dozen calls or texts from people upset about his suggestions on what the city should do with our grant money. I told them Mr. Suggs identified the right needs, but he believes in the wrong solutions.
John Hood: Will Joe Biden Really Go Stag?
Soaring prices. Social unrest. A resurgent Russia. A military withdrawal followed by the collapse of a pro-American regime in Asia. A feckless and unpopular Democratic president.
Jones County 4-H attends District Activity Day
We are so very proud of our 4-H Presentation participants at District Activity Day this past Friday! 4-H’ers worked hard on their presentations and competed against other 4-H’ers in the Southeast District at Lenoir at Lenoir Community College.
KPD: Do you know this man?
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with helping identify the suspect pictured.
Mike Parker: Strive to be part of the solution
As we near the end of one fiscal year and head into the next, I want to urge all of you to think about the causes you care about and ask how you can help meet the needs you see. Far too many people complain about situations in our society, and far too few are willing to step up to address these situations.
Max Jonathan Cain of La Grange Earns Degree from UMGC
Max Jonathan Cain of La Grange earned a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Homeland Security from University of Maryland Global Campus.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were field with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University Dean's List
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the spring 2022 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Matthews is majoring in dance.
New Tool Gives Public 3D View of Transportation Project
People in Kinston now have a 3D view of a future transportation project, thanks to a new online tool the N.C. Department of Transportation unveiled to the public Thursday.
Bell Receives N.C. League of Municipalities Community Champion Award
State Rep. John Bell was presented this week with the 2022 NC League of Municipalities Community Champions award for his legislative work benefiting North Carolina cities and towns over the past year.
Mrs. Lindsey's Child Care preschool graduation held at Olivia's Catering
On June 23, 2022, the 2022 Preschool Gradation of Mrs. Lindsey’s Child Care was held at Olivia’s Catering in Kinston.
Farmers Market update for June 25, 2022
Market open between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday and Saturday
Persistence puts South Lenoir students in line for college aid, earns state award
Reina Kinnaly knows she can be a nagger, but she is unapologetic. Her dogged pursuit of South Lenoir High School seniors this past school year and her insistence they complete the paperwork critical to securing college scholarships, grants and loans have earned the school an NC First in FAFSA Innovation Award from myFutureNC, one of six presented in the state for 2022.