Kinston News

The followoing arrests were reported by the Kinston Department of Public Safety: Johnnie Pinkney Byrd Jr., 54, 1117 N. Queen St., Kinston, June 29, misdemeanor assault on a female.

LaTasha Daniels and Dekevin Shackleford narrowly escaped a fire Tuesday that consumed the car Shackleford had just purchased.

After 16 years and nine months with the city of Kinston, Tommy Lee, director of planning, served his last day on Monday.

An east Kinston resident was airlifted to Pitt County Memorial Hospital on Saturday after authorities said she was stabbed after an altercation with a roommate.

I have to admit, I was a bit disheartened at times when I read some of the comments following stories at Kinston.com from readers who were less than enthralled that Kinston was named an All-America City.

"The King of Pop" was 50. Jackson's music career was long and successful, beginning as a child and winning eight Grammys with his "Thriller" album, which became the biggest selling record of all time after it was released during 1982.

Discovery Insurance has selected Ravello Solutions' policy administration suite for policy admin, claims and billing.

If your musical tastes lean towards the blues and vintage R&B, then the Kinston library is the place to be this Sunday.

There have been stories, testimonials and a few fisticuffs that have come about because of Kinston's new All-America City title.

Members of Sojourners for Abolition and Reconciliation returned to Kinston on Wednesday to hear one woman's real-life experience with reconciliation.

A few thoughts and observations as I try to find the shade on this scorching weekend ... You have to hand it to Kinston Mayor O.A. "Buddy" Ritch: When he ran for mayor in 2005, he promised to try to get Kinston back to All-America status.

Lenoir County Republican Party Chairman Harry Edwards has issued a invitation to the Democratic Party: Please support the GOP in its fight against forced annexation.

Scorching hot weather is heading to Kinston today. The heat index will reach 110 degrees this afternoon, according to Accuweather spokesman Brian Edwards.

A Kinston woman was injured when her vehicle overturned this morning. Stephanie Wiggins, 34, of Kinston, was driving her 2006 Honda Accord home from work when she fell asleep at the wheel.

You will find out here first if Kinston wins the status of All-America City; the announcement is set to be made around 7 p.m. today and The Free Press will have that news and the announcement of the 10 cities that earn the honor.

After nearly five years of serving the Kinston community, Salvation Army Capts. Michael and Susan Rodgers will be heading to another posting.

Corey Stuart has taken his love of music from a Lenoir County trailer park to the clubs of New York.

State emergency management officials and those from 33 eastern North Carolina counties will review plans and rehearse how they would respond to a hurricane.

Death penalty opponents are planning a 300-mile walk around eastern North Carolina to lobby for abolition of capital punishment in the state.

When 60 people from the Grainger High School Class of 1959 met in Kinston this weekend for their 50th school reunion, it was difficult for some not to notice the changes the city has undergone during their time away.