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Lenoir shoots up in the rankings
Lenoir County saw significant growth in the amount of money tourists spent locally in 2007, according to data released by state tourism officials this week.
Military Growth Task Force hires deputy director
The Military Growth Task Force now has a deputy director. James "Jay" V. Bender Jr.
Most local schools fail to meet AYP goals
Preliminary data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows fewer schools in Lenoir and Greene counties made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2008 compared to last year.
Most local schools fail to meet AYP goals
Preliminary data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows fewer schools in Lenoir and Greene counties made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2008 compared to last year.
Jones County Sheriff announces the addition of two deputies; third on the way
On June 23, Jones County commissioners unanimously approved its 2008-2009 budget.
Gold Wing motorcycle enthusiasts say they are a brotherhood
Air in his hair and breeze on his knees are what Todd Meadows loves best about riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle.
MEN'S WEEK at New Hope Holy Church, 136 Arnold Road at 7:30 p.m. nightly through July 11 with different speakers each night and special music.
Port City got golf, and a whole lot more, in Amateur's last visit
Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:45 a.m. WANT TO GO? What: 94th Carolinas Amateur When: Wednesday - Sunday Where: Cape Fear Country Club Admission: Free ...
MOC confers degrees to area students
In recent ceremonies on the college campus in Mount Olive, 365 seniors graduated from Mount Olive College.
- Romeo and Juliet' coming to New Bern in late July
Finally, an answer to the five-centuries-old question, "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" Answer: Because in New Bern this summer, the highlight of Carolinian Shakespeare Festival's 10th season is opening in late ...
National Weather Services issues dense smoke advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a dense smoke advisory, which is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
Jones Senior High grads have 'climbed the mountain'
In the middle of a county full of fields, Principal Joletha White told 60 graduates Wednesday night they had climbed the mountain of Jones Senior High School.
Fatal crash near Pollocksville claims one, injures seven
One person was killed after a three-vehicle collision on U.S. 17 South, around 7 p.m. Monday near Pollocksville.
Stars Shine In 'Romeo And Juliet'
The festival's director has announced that casting is complete and that The Epiphany School has stepped forward, once again, as the Presenting Sponsor.
The following DWI arrests were reported today by the State Highway Patrol. These reports cover Lenoir and Jones counties: Jeremiah W. Montgomery, 34, 313 Kar Hu Lane, Kinston, May 29, .10. Arresting trooper: J. ...
Biologists insist folks should just leave fawns
A friend and I were on our way to the golf course recently when we spotted a small, brown figure on the side of the road.
Jones relay participants want to score knockout on cancer
“But thank the Lord they didn't find any more spots after seven hours of surgery. It means a lot for Jones County people to show they care about fighting to find a cure for the disease.”
As the sun set Friday over the fields around Jones Senior High School, people talked about knocking out cancer at the county's fourth Relay for Life. via Sun Journal
Amber Jo Stotler and Frank Douglas Ward III, both of Kinston, were married at 4 p.m. April 19, 2008, at Jackson Heights Baptist Church in Kinston. via Kinston Free Press
The following accidents were reported by the State Highway Patrol. These reports cover Lenoir and Jones counties: Accident time/location: 1:45 p.m., April 11, 3.3 miles west of Kinston in the parking lot of the ... via Kinston Free Press
The following DWI arrests were reported by the State Highway Patrol. These reports cover Lenoir and Jones counties: Sherwood A. White, 45, 642 Simmons Loop Road, New Bern, April 24, .22. Arresting trooper: J. ... via Kinston Free Press