Kelly News

A trip to Washington, D.C. to find $15 million dollars for development has been postponed.

Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. Natalie Marie Kelly of Wilmington and Marcus Kaine Simpson of Ivanhoe, N.C., were united in marriage at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

It's called a "smart controller." Packed in a small metal panel, its sophisticated technology could save Charlotte sprinkler users millions of gallons of water a year.

CHICKEN DINNER fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 28 at First United Methodist Church, Sneads Ferry.

Occasional revved motors muffled voices raised in praise Friday at the Lenoir County Farmer's Market, but the messages were loud and clear.

Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. Students at Dana Elementary can eat a fresh fruit or vegetable every day next year for free after being awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Wayne County has not been spared the effects of a faltering economy, but rather than dwell on the negative, speakers at Thursday morning's "State of the Community" panel discussion focused on the good news they could muster.

Published: Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. Andrea Jean Carroll of Riegelwood, N.C., and Sterling Bryan Pippin of Farmville, N.C., are engaged to be married.

Several talented actors have traveled from outside of North Carolina to take up residence in Wilson this week as they begin rehearsals for Theater of the American South's comedy "The Miss Firecracker Contest." Three of the actors live in New York City; another has just completed a graduate program in Virginia.

KELLY a ' The investigation into a man who was found burned in a vehicle at the Bladen-Pender line on the evening of April 11 has turned up a positive ID on the victim.

KELLY a ' The Kelly Spring Festival took place on Saturday under warm sunny skies.

The annual Kelly Spring Festival is set to kick off with a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday and other festivities will be taking place at the Kelly Ball Park located on N.C. 53.

A Saturday night car fire is being investigated as a possible homicide, according to a report on the Bladen County Journal's web site.

KELLY a ' A call that was first paged as a vehicle fire has turned into a homicide investigation late Saturday night.

Show Runs: April 17, 18, and 19, 2009 Visual Arts Club of Gaston College Takes on Sets and Costumes as Community Project Denver / Lincolnton, NC - The Lincoln Theatre Guild is proud to announce the performance dates for the drama, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller.

Jessica Simpson, John Travolta & how to get yourself on TV! Jimmy Buffet will be here on April 21st! Win your tickets with Paul and Sarah at 7:30 with Kat Fight! For everything Buffett - click here! North Carolina Open casting call for the next Big Brother! SATURDAY, APRIL 11: 5:00 9:00 PM ET Cans Bar & Canteen 500 W 5th St Charlotte , N.C. 28202 ...

RABIES CLINIC & PET WELLNESS FAIR, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kelly Park in Kelly, NC.

Businesses in North Carolina could feel the brunt of immigration enforcement efforts if any of a handful of bills dealing with the matter become law.

Rock climbing trails across the Carolina mountains near known peregrine falcon nest sites have once again been closed to climbers.

Sports lovers should have a new hot spot to watch big-screen TVs and eat buffalo wings by the summer.