LCSPCA finds rescue home for Duplin, the dog

Prayers have been answered! With the help of Mark Dove and the LCSPCA team, a rescue has been found for Duplin. The rescue has a certified canine behavioralist who works with feral dogs. We appreciate your continued support for animals in our community. If you would like to follow and support Duplin, check the comments below for the rescues website.

Kinston Driver License office suspends road skills testing

The Kinston Driver License Office located at 2214 West Vernon Avenue posted the following on their NC DMV Website: This office will suspend road skills testing each day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 due to road construction in the area of the office location. Both walk-in and appointments for the road skills testing are available during the 7:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Help Wanted: Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education courses by coordinating instructors for courses, assisting with course scheduling, conducting instructor evaluations, and other duties as required.

Help Wanted: Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Associate in Arts-Teacher Preparation and Occupational Education courses by coordinating instructors for courses, assisting with course scheduling, conducting instructor evaluations, and other duties as required.

Obituary: Marvin Gilbert Vick, Jr

Marvin Gilbert Vick, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. The memorial service will be held at Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00AM, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.

Kristy Kelly: Death by good intentions

The saga of Duplin, also known as the dog with a jug on his head, appears to be coming to an end if a post on social media is to be believed. The post announced the dog’s imminent euthanasia and was then shared with various news outlets, including ours. The outrage is building online as I type this. Unfortunately, the outrage is misplaced.