All by Kristy Kelly
After a period of uncertainty and closure, Big Lots is officially reopening its Kinston location at 2407 N. Herritage St., according to store manager Leo Lockhart. The discount retailer, which closed temporarily amid the company’s financial challenges, is back in business and actively hiring.
SNOW HILL — A video of the Greene Central High School band celebrating a historic victory at the North Carolina Bandmasters Association (NCBA) Music Performance Adjudication (MPA) has gone viral, racking up over 5 million views and more than 778,000 likes on social media.
The Adkin Walk-Out mural, an eight-panel artwork commemorating the 1951 Adkin High School student protest, has been relocated to the Community Council for the Arts of Kinston, the city announced. The mural was previously displayed on the Lenoir County Administration Building.
The Kinston City Council convened Tuesday for a work session and regular meeting, addressing a range of topics including budget updates, infrastructure improvements, and community recognitions.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Greene County Operations Center, addressing several key items on their agenda, including recognizing the contributions of social workers, a contentious board appointment, and the approval of a major renovation project.
The annual Stride to Fight Diabetes Walk-A-Thon is set to return for its seventh year, bringing the community together to raise awareness and funds for diabetes care and education. Organized by the Kinston Host Lions Club, the event will take place on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kinston Community Center.
South Lenoir High School senior Rachel Noble has been named a Class of 2029 NC State Park Scholar, a prestigious honor recognizing academic excellence, leadership, service, and character.
PINK HILL, N.C. – What began as a simple Easter egg hunt nine years ago has blossomed into a full-scale festival that draws thousands of attendees each year. The Pink Hill Eggstravaganza Festival, set for its ninth annual celebration, remains a completely free event for the community, offering entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a showcase of local businesses.
My eldest son and I were talking about spanking the other day, a conversation that came with its own form of punishment—memories of my parenting mistakes.
Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS) students showcased their scientific prowess at the Regional Science and Engineering Fair held on Feb. 15 at East Carolina University, winning over 50% of the awards. The school board recognized the students at its March 3rd board meeting.
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has selected Brandon Johnson, vice chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, as his special guest for the President’s Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
With over two months to go until the BBQ Fest on the Neuse, excitement is already at an all-time high. The annual festival, set for May 2-3 in downtown Kinston, has seen record-breaking interest from vendors, cook teams, and sponsors alike.
Being in a woman in her 40s is like playing emotional roulette. Which level of crazy are you going to get when you act foolish toward me? Spin the wheel and find out!
The Kinston Police Department has partnered with a local volunteer to assist with cold case investigations, an initiative that Chief Keith Goyette hopes will bring renewed attention to unsolved crimes.
LA GRANGE – A fire broke out at Foss Recycling on Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from first responders and emergency services. The La Grange Fire Department, along with other local agencies, worked to contain the blaze at the metal recycling facility located on U.S. Highway 70 West.
