When visiting your local Farmer’s Market and roadside stands, be sure to seek out the Heirloom tomatoes like German Johnson or Purple Cherokees, they are often the ugliest tomatoes but they also often the tastiest!!
Local artist Creed Piel to host grand opening on July 4
Local artist Creed Piel is set to unveil his new studio on July 4, featuring a unique collection of high-angle photographs of well-known Kinston locations. The event, which Piel describes as a “pig picking type 4th of July event,” will be held at 112 W Gordon St, the former site of the H Stadium children’s department.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Jones County Receives America 250 NC Grant
Trenton, N.C. – Jones County has received a $10,000 grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Lenoir Hospital Foundation Provides $126,339 in Grant Funds
Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided $126,339 for 2024 funding to support UNC Health Lenoir projects.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of David Ward Heath, 76, of 209 S. Croom Bland Road, Kinston, NC. Heath was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
Deep Run celebrates Independence Day with annual parade and festivities
Deep Run is gearing up for its annual Independence Day Parade and celebration, set to kick off at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The event, starting at the Deep Run Fire Station, promises a night of fun, food, vendors, and fireworks. Highlights include a parade and a live performance by the Band of Oz.
Kristy Kelly: The day I almost had to run away…
As with most things in my life, I’m a walking contradiction. It freaks me out to be the center of attention, yet here I am, publishing another personal column—on my birthday, no less. Standing in a room full of people makes me feel claustrophobic, but I’m usually in attendance for most big events in our community. All it took was a rise in temperature for all my contradictions to align.
Ambleside Preparatory Academy bridges homeschooling and traditional education
Ambleside Preparatory Academy, a new hybrid school in Kinston, has quickly filled its registration for the upcoming academic year, drawing interest from families seeking a blend of homeschooling and traditional education. Founded by Joanna Pike, the school aims to merge the benefits of both educational approaches within a Christian, disciple-making framework.
UPDATE: Teen who shot at law enforcement officers in La Grange taken into custody
UPDATE: Mr. Hardy was taken into custody without incident at 11:10 this morning on Washington Street in La Grange by LCSO deputies with assistance from the State Highway Patrol.
Community urged to help solve Dzyer Gooding homicide case
Since the date of the original report investigators have been working tirelessly to bring the persons responsible for the homicide of Dzyer Gooding to Justice.
Obituary: Nancy “Boo” Hooker Manning
Nancy “Boo” Hooker Manning, 86, died at home in Raleigh on Monday, June 24, after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Kinston with Rev. Travis Allen officiating.
Community celebrates Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence groundbreaking
Community leaders, educators, and supporters gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of Lenoir Community College’s Aviation Center for Excellence on Tuesday. The event marked a significant milestone in the college's efforts to advance education and innovation in the aviation industry.
In major investment, officials break ground for military aircraft maintenance facility at N.C. Global TransPark
State, federal and local officials broke ground Tuesday on a North Carolina Global TransPark complex that the U.S. Navy will use to maintain and repair Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.
Officials said the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East, C-130 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul complex will create more than 400 new jobs and generate $400 million in new investment for the region. The facility will expand the existing Fleet Readiness Center East, which is at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock and is the state’s largest employer east of Interstate 95.
Obituary: Mary Frances Lane Jones
Mrs. Mary Frances Lane Jones, age 93, passed away at her home Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, June 27th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Hank Jarman officiating. Committal Services will be held privately at the Jones Family Cemetery.
Governor Offers $25,000 Reward for Information in Nell Pittman Attack
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Help us get justice for Nell. Governor Roy Cooper is offering a reward of up to $25,000 in the attack of Nell Pittman.
Boeing's potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems could impact Kinston's aerospace sector
According to multiple news outlets, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are in talks for a potential acquisition that could have significant implications for Kinston's aerospace industry. Boeing and Airbus have made substantial progress in dividing Spirit AeroSystems' programs, a critical aspect of unblocking the deal. Airbus is expected to acquire Spirit's plants in Kinston.
Obituary: Richard Lee Dryden
Richard Lee Dryden passed away on June 21, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC after battling cancer. No service is planned at this time.
Evelyn Dove Coleman: Nightly rituals
Most nights about bedtime, my only sister will announce that she is turning in and say "Good Night." I will say to her "Say your prayers." She will reply to me "You too." And I will answer "Always." That's our ritual: Good night.