Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) will hold a Community Outreach Event Fri., July 19 at its Kinston store at 4190 W. Vernon Ave. The event will include free medical screenings and dental care (via Baptists on Mission), free legal aid (via Legal Aid of North Carolina), a pay-what you can mobile food market (via Ripe for Revival), and free STEAM educational experiences (via GIENC’s mobile STEAM lab)
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants to help pay for 70 projects in 30 counties statewide, including 51 construction projects.
Melba Gentry Alcock Ingles, 94, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Winston Delano Sutton, known fondly as “W.D.” or “Shorty”,79, of Kinston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. A visitation will be held at the home on Sunday, July 21st from 1:00-3:00. His services are private.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina's (EDPNC) International Trade Division held an event at Lenoir Community College's Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Center to assist local businesses with exporting their products and services. The event, part of EDPNC's annual outreach program, brought trade experts and resources directly to the local community.
A weak front moving into NC today will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The thunderstorms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and torrential downpours.
Magic Mile Media has announced the addition of Erica Miller as their new Business Development Representative. Miller, who brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in business development and community service, is set to enhance the company’s outreach and client relations.
Chilly Goose Shaved Ice, a family-owned business offering Hawaiian Shaved Ice, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The new shop, located at 2820 W. Vernon Ave., is owned by Katie Bain Herring and aims to serve the community and surrounding areas.
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Pamela “Pam” Jean Lanier Wurtz, 63, of Pink Hill passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held following the service.
KPD"s C-Squad officers were searching the area of Dixon Street for a report of shots fired. Officers made contact with Sentelle Leonard (24 of Goldsboro, NC) in the area and discovered he was illegally concealing a handgun.
PINK HILL – Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar and Grill, a new restaurant specializing in Mex-Tex and traditional Mexican cuisine, opened its doors on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The restaurant, located at 107 N Central Ave., aims to serve the Pink Hill community with a variety of Mexican dishes.
Xi Beta Upsilon was on the move in 2023-2024, from Williamsburg & Busch Gardens to dining in Emerald Isle, kayaking near Swansboro, and touring Airlie Gardens in Wilmington.
Register NOW for Camp Don Lee's Summer Voyages Day Camp at Westminster - July 22-26. Students who completed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade welcome. For more information, visit WestminsterKinston.com or call 252-522-3334.
A Pink Hill fugitive who had failed to register as a sex offender in Jones County was arrested in Wilson earlier today.
Charitable organizations serving Greene County have additional opportunities for grants from the Greene County Community Foundation thanks to a generous contribution to their community grantmaking fund from the Frank and Lou Shackelford Family Foundation.
Elizabeth Marie Price of Kinston, NC passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024. The funeral service will be conducted Friday, July 19, at 11am at Bethel FWB Church. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Howard Lee “John" Jarman, 87, of Deep Run, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Reverend Hank Jarman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
TRENTON — Jones County officials and community members gathered on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a new EMS station, the first of two planned stations aimed at improving emergency response times in the county. The event marked a significant step in enhancing emergency services for residents.
