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Smithfield to host National Night Out
SMITHFIELD — The town’s National Night Out celebration is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road. Now in its 41st year, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that aims to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
Principals complete leadership program
SMITHFIELD — Three Johnston County Public Schools principals have completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program. They are Lyndsey Dunn, McGee’s Crossroads Elementary; Ryan Ewell, Cleveland Elementary; and LaShunda Faison, Smithfield Middle. The DLP is a year-long leadership development program for North Carolina school principals. It uses a...
WCC Hosting Goldsboro Rotary’s Fifth Annual Field of Honor
Wayne Community College is hosting the Goldsboro Rotary Club’s fifth annual Field of Honor® on its front lawn Sept. 12 through Nov. 14. The display is open to the public from dawn to dusk on those days. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sept. 12.
Ready for school? Here's your ultimate back-to-school toolkit
(BPT) - No matter how old your child is, the back-to-school transition is always exciting, busy and sometimes stressful. Moving from less scheduled summer days to a regular routine takes planning, as well as the best available tools.
YOUR SEYMOUR SALUTE
Every week, Your Seymour Salute highlights an airman serving at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. A1C Justis Yelvington. He is a key 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron member as a Nondestructive Inspection Journeyman. Since his arrival in March 2022, he has completed more than 3,000 airframe inspections and identified...
Bert K. Spengler
Bert K. Spengler, of Kenly, N.C., formerly of Langford and Springville, passed away suddenly. He was the son of the late John F. and Helen. He was a longtime employee of Temperature Control Systems Inc., where he was well known. He will be missed by his many Kenly and Wilson friends.
Wells Fargo employee in Kinston arrested for assault by strangulation
A bank employee in Kinston has been arrested and charged with assault by strangulation, after an incident in June. According to a news release from the Kinston Police Department, on June 20, 2024, officers responded to an assault report at Wells Fargo located at 1903 W Vernon Avenue.
In southeastern North Carolina, spiderwebs offer clues about air quality
A group of about a dozen community activists, scientists, and volunteers advanced along the edge of some woods near Goldsboro last month, searching for the dense webs of the funnel weaver spider. Ultimately, these delicate webs may reveal clues about air quality in the region. Dani Lin Hunter, research manager...
Kinston man charged with Ayden homicide
Ayden police have charged a Kinston man with an open count of murder after a gunshot victim died at the hospital. The Ayden Police Department said officers responded about 2:01 a.m. Sunday to a reported gunshot victim at Legacy Lounge, a nightclub at 6250 N.C. 11, north of N.C. 102. Officers arrived to find Guy Lamont Brown, 64, of Kinston had been shot. He was transported to ECU Health Medical...
Library forced to close Flowers Grab-n-Go
CLAYTON — The closing of Digital Doc in Flowers Plantation has had a ripple effect on book lovers. The closure has forced the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield to shutter its book pickup and drop-off service, which had operated from inside the store. On its website, the library said Digital Doc, which offered mobile phone and computer repair, […] The post Library forced to close Flowers Grab-n-Go first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Daniels closes door on career in lodging
SMITHFIELD — Hank Daniels has spent his life in and around hotels. It started as a kid. “My father had some hotels in Wilson, and that’s where we lived for a long time,” Daniels said of the Wilson County city known then for its tobacco market. “He was a very good investor as far as acquiring property and acquiring and […] The post Daniels closes door on career in lodging first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Applications open for Homegrown Leaders training program
RALEIGH — The application period for the next session of the N.C. Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training is now open. People who live or work in eastern North Carolina are encouraged to apply. The training will be held Sept. 10-12 in Kinston. Homegrown Leaders is a three-day regional leadership and community economic development training course that equips existing and emerging […] The post Applications open for Homegrown Leaders training program first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Summer apprenticeship program commences for students in southeastern North Carolina
A new apprenticeship program is helping high school students plant seeds for the future. Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the start of the Summer Manufacturing Academy at Lenoir and Wayne Community Colleges on July 10. The seven-week program is a part of the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative. is...
Council clears way for Griswold Street townhouses
SELMA — A developer can build townhomes on the site of the town’s long-closed swimming pool. The Selma Town Council said yes to the rezoning request during its meeting last week. But after a change of heart, developer Homes by Michael Ford LLC won’t build townhouses on another spot, at 801 Second Ave. “We don’t want to do townhomes there […] The post Council clears way for Griswold Street townhouses first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
ENC Favorite Barbecue: Grady’s BBQ
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — People have been making trips for decades to Goldsboro for one thing, “Barbecue pork,” Gerri Grady said. “It’s worth the trip. I don’t care where you live. It’s worth the trip,” Grady’s BBQ customer Valeria Holmes said. “This is the best barbecue place I have ever been to.” Grady’s BBQ has […]
Organizations provide free medical screenings in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing health. To support this, several organizations have partnered to offer free medical screenings in the East. Health experts in Kinston highlight the need to focus more on minority health. “There’s an issue with accessing...
Goldsboro prison inmates receive diplomas, certifications from Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Inmates at the Neuse Correctional Institution received diplomas and certifications from Wayne Community College during a graduation ceremony held at the prison. These individuals received either a High School Equivalency diploma or a Human Resources Development certificate. They got to wear traditional caps and gowns for the ceremony as Wayne Community […]
Xi Beta Upsilon visited House of Hope and SPCA.
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. In Kinston, we watched "Dueling Pianos" at the Country Club to help United Way. And we toured and made donations at both the House of Hope for Women and the new SPCA. XBU members are Lois Charlton, Sandra Braxton, Debbie Smith, Diane Bowen, Sandra Thompson, Jan Fly, Donna Grady, Jessica Shimer, Shelby Smith, Nan Dale, and Cindy Mills.
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