Kristy Kelly: I could be a little nicer

One of the women I admire, at an event we were both attending, took a few moments to tell me how much she enjoyed reading these columns. My writer’s heart explodes with joy every time I hear, or read, those words. Then she proceeded to say I am much too hard on myself.

Obituary: Mary Neal Ranson Mills

Mary Neal Ranson Mills, age 97, of Kinston, NC, passed away suddenly but peacefully on July 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 8 at First Presbyterian Church of Kinston, 2101 North Herritage Street, with Pastor Travis Allen. The family will receive friends after the service.

City of Kinston Launches New Social District

City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Kinston’s new Social District with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked a significant milestone for the city, aiming to boost economic development and community engagement in the downtown area.