Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr., a distinguished public servant and educator from rural Eastern North Carolina, is running for the North Carolina Senate District 4 seat. He has a history of leadership and advocacy in education and transportation, having previously served two terms as a Representative for House District 21 in the North Carolina General Assembly, where he sponsored over 400 bills. His opponent for the District 4 seat is Buck Newton.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department identified a suspect in an ongoing shooting case as 24-year-old Majyia Bryant of Kinston.
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 9:21 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle crash on the 1000 block of Westover Avenue. While en route, they were informed that the driver had fled the scene on foot.
Phyllis Louise Burruss is running for a seat on the Greene County Board of Education, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a commitment to the educational needs of the community. A retired disabled veteran with over 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Army Reserves, and National Guard, Burruss has dedicated much of her life to public service and community involvement.
Lenoir Community College has reached a major milestone in aviation education by receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its airframe maintenance program.
Wow Women. When you get women fired up, they show up in droves. Consider the impact of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It is a group of women with magnitudinal influence.
It is the time of year, when the days of Autumn have descended. Leaves are beginning to change colors and are scattered upon the ground. The anticipation of cooler weather is a welcome change. It such a time like this that I have learned to appreciate.
"Recovery for Western North Carolina will require unprecedented help from state and federal sources and this legislation is a strong first step. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage but also showed the resiliency of North Carolina’s people and its communities and we must continue the bipartisan work to help them build back strong."
On October 10, 2024 Rose Wilcox Taylor (67) passed from her earthly home and won the ultimate victory when she entered Heaven's gates and gained complete healing.
Charles T. Dudley, a candidate for the North Carolina Senate from District 3, which includes Craven, Beaufort, and Lenoir counties, is drawing on a lifetime of service to advocate for the needs of his constituents. His opponent for the District 3 seat is incumbent Bob Brinson who took over the seat when Senator Jim Perry resigned this past July.
Brandon Johnson, a 28-year-old resident of Snow Hill, is running for re-election to the Greene County Board of Education. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Johnson has served on the board since 2020, when he was elected as the youngest official in the county’s history.
As we mourn the deaths and grapple with the destruction inflicted on our state by Hurricane Helene, I submit that the storm has brought out much that is good about North Carolina — and much that is vile about social media.
Lions Industries for the Blind celebrated its deaf and blind employees on October 9, recognizing their contributions during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event, held at their facility, coincided with World Sight Day and highlighted the significance of workplace inclusion for employees with disabilities.
Why am I mindful? It is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, there is anawareness about the disease, its prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Several years ago, out of the clear blue sky, after getting a routine mammogram I embarked upon a journey that I never imagined that I would ever have to experience.
A 13-year-old student was shot Wednesday evening in the Jack Rountree area.
Kinston Police Chief Keith Goyette confirmed the incident, stating, "A juvenile was shot this evening in Jack Rountree and taken to the hospital before EMS arrived." Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
