Kristy Bock: When to think, when to pray, when to plan, when to do

2022 feels like itโ€™s the year of violence for the small southern city I live in. As the world argues about inflation and gas prices, residents of the city of Kinston are being shot. The profound grief felt by residents of the city is a call unanswered by their leaders. Iโ€™m sure the weight of these deaths is heavy on their collective minds as they lead the city in prayer.

Jones County release courthouse dress code

Jones County NC posted the following on their Facebook page: Administrative order: The undersigned Senior Resident Superior court Judge and Chief District Court Judge of the Fourth Judicial District have determined that the following attire and items are prohibited in the Jones County Courthouse.

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Mega Millions jackpot soars past $1 billion

Fridayโ€™s Mega Millions jackpot just crossed a major milestone as it now stands at an estimated $1.1 billion. A North Carolina winner on Friday night would have the choice of taking home the $1.1 billion as an annuity or $648.2 million in cash. The jackpot ranks as the second largest in the 20-year history of Mega Millions and third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.