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Town of Pikeville Holding Special Board of Commissioners Meeting
PIKEVILLE — The Town of Pikeville is holding a special Board of Commissioners Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Town Hall. – Discuss & possibly vote on any changes needed to grant projects. – Vote on updated personnel policy. – Proposal to adjust town hall hours. This meeting...
Laura F. Flowers
Mrs. Laura F. Flowers, age 93, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on Thursday, July 18, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are listed under the “Obituary & Service Details” tab on the McIntyre Funeral Home website. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC.
Mount Olive Chamber Hosting Morning Mingle
MOUNT OLIVE — The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Morning Mingle at 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 at Southern Ground, located at 997 Henderson Street in Mount Olive. This free event will feature guest speakers Lisa Hooks and staff from Mount Olive Family Medicine, and Dr. Jesse Tucker, from UNC Health Wayne, with information on healthcare options and services available to the community.
Man charged with attempted murder after shots fired in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officers with the Kinston Police Department served warrants on Alexander Sutton, 18, in relation to a shots fired call Tuesday in the area of Stadiem Drive and Stroud Ave. Sutton was charged with: Sutton was taken into custody and jailed in the Lenoir County Jail without bond.
Bank employee charged with assault by strangulation in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Kinston police officers responded to an assault report June 20 at Wells Fargo on W. Vernon Ave. Upon arrival, a victim told them she was waiting in line when a bank employee began yelling at her. It escalated from there she told law enforcement, saying Lucretia McMurtry, 55, grabbed her by […]
Community garden finds footing in Faison
FAISON — It took years, but the Faison Community Garden has finally caught on. “That’s what everybody else who has tried to start or run a community garden in a small town, that’s what they have all told me, is that…you have to be in it for the long run,” said George Carr, who spends evenings and weekends working in the garden.
Henry Jacob King Jr.
Smithfield – Henry Jacob King Jr. age 74, went to his forever home on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born, September 16, 1949, in Johnston County, he was a son of the late Henry J. King and Iona Stephenson King. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Joe King, Jerry King and his sister, Elizabeth King Keene.
Timely Two-Out Helps Delmarva Rally over Down East
Shorebirds Comeback to Defeat Wood Ducks in Series Opener. Timely Two-Out Helps Delmarva Rally over Down East. SALISBURY, MD: The Delmarva Shorebirds (33-54, 10-12) came from behind to defeat the Down East Wood Ducks (43-43, 8-13) on Friday night by a final of 5-3. After a scoreless first three innings,...
Parking Violation leads to arrest
KPD officers were called to 2407 N Herritage Street regarding a vehicle parked in a fire lane with the keys locked inside. Upon arrival, officers began addressing multiple fire lane violations. During this time, Marilyn Fields (66 of Kinston) attempted to drive away from the fire lane. Officers stopped Fields and attempted to address the violation, but she refused to comply with the investigation. Fields continued to resist officers and was eventually taken into custody. She was cited for the fire lane parking violation and arrested for resisting a public officer. Fields was released on an unsecured bond.
Donna Davis: Preachers, prisoners and Playboys — excavating local music legacy
“Come on folks, listen to us once more. Drink Dr. Pepper at 10, 2, and 4.” It was 1941, and before 14-year-old David Paramore would grow up to pastor local churches and work in the dry cleaning business, he showed up six days a week at the unairconditioned studio of WFTC (World’s Finest Tobacco Center) in Kinston. He was born in a Pitt County community between Black Jack and Grimesland...
Greene Senior Center announces activities for July
The Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greenridge Road, Snow Hill, has the following activities coming up. Call the center at 747-5436 for details. Foodborne Illness Presentation by Jennifer Lane, public health educator and preparedness coordinator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Bocce will be played at the center’s bocce court at 9 a.m. every Wednesday.Visitors can make puppy treats for the Greene County Animal...
City Council Presents Resolution in Memory of Former Mayor King
During the July 15 Goldsboro City Council meeting, the City Council presented a resolution in memory of former Goldsboro Mayor Al King, who passed away on July 2. Mayor King served from 2002 through 2015. His wife Juanita and daughter Alison were among the family members present to receive the special presentation.
Greene County breaks ground for new high school, center of unity, pride
SNOW HILL — Greene County leaders broke ground for a new high school on Friday, with many excited about a facility that will carry on a tradition of education, pride and unity from a building that served the community since 1961. The new Greene Central High School is expected to open in August of 2026 on land directly next to the existing high school on School Road in Snow Hill. ...
Goodwill Industries in Kinston holds community outreach event
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Goodwill Industries is set to host a community outreach event for the residents of Kinston on Friday, June 19. Free medical screenings, dental care, legal aid, and STEM educational experiences will all be included at the event. A pay what you can food market will also be available. The event will […]
Carol Shaw Stallings
Smithfield – Carol Shaw Puckett Stallings, age 83, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024 at her home in Smithfield. She was born in Johnston County on April 7, 1941 to the late Luther Carson Puckett and Mary Medlin Puckett. In addition to her father and mother, she is also preceded in death by her husbands, Albert Ray Jones, and Sam H. Stallings Jr.; sister, Phyllis Godwin.
Flasher Exposes Himself To Female Shoppers
SMITHFIELD – Police are searching for a suspect who exposed himself to at least two women inside a Smithfield business. The incident happened July 14 around 2:45pm at Dollar Tree, located at 106 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. According to Smithfield Police, an unknown black male, approximately 20 years of age,...
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