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Sunday, June 16 - 12:39 AM Kinston Free Press

Samantha Love Waida of Kinston and Aaron Bradley Rouse of Crawford were united in marriage Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Bakery 105 in Wilmington. The... [Read More]

Big Rock updates: Top Dog wins with 914 pounder

Saturday, June 15 - 11:38 PM Kinston Free Press - Chris Miller

Updated 10:59 p.m.MOREHEAD CITY – The 61st annual Big Rock Blue Marlin went into overtime Saturday, but it's finally over.The tournament ended with the Raleigh-based... [Read More]

Morehead City couple brings in marlin on last day

Saturday, June 15 - 3:55 PM Kinston Free Press - Chris Miller - MOREHEAD CITY

It didn't matter that this marlin catch ranked the lowest among the first eight caught in the 61st annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.Morehead City... [Read More]

Community: Contentnea Class of 1954 celebrates 65th reunion

Friday, June 14 - 8:16 PM Kinston Free Press

The Contentnea Class of 1954 recently celebrated their 65 reunion. Pictured left to right is Pat Tyndall, Jimmy Hill, Franklin Williams, Dorothy Nethercutt Faulkner, Barbara... [Read More]

Mike Parker: KN4RAM crackles to life aboard Neuse II

Friday, June 14 - 8:16 PM Kinston Free Press - Mike Parker

Sometimes, things just work out right. When the Kinston Amateur Radio Society (KARS) sought its license to broadcast from the CSS Neuse II on Saturday,... [Read More]

LCPS Migrant Education Program best in state

Friday, June 14 - 8:16 PM Kinston Free Press - Patrick Holmes

When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction decided to choose the state's top migrant education program recently, the selection, if not obvious, was at least... [Read More]

Paige Winter's father, doctors recount past two weeks

Friday, June 14 - 4:21 PM Kinston Free Press - Jordan Honeycutt

Dad. Tourniquet.Those two words, those two things are what Dr. Eric Toschlog, head of trauma at Vidant Medical Center said likely saved 17-year-old Paige Winter's... [Read More]

ECU professor: Chemicals in Maysville water may be toxic

Friday, June 14 - 4:21 PM Kinston Free Press

An ECU professor says that the chemicals found in Maysville's drinking water may be toxic and associated with health problems.According to a press release from... [Read More]

Until two years ago, singing Happy Birthday cost you money

Friday, June 14 - 4:21 PM Kinston Free Press - Bill Hand

You'll be happy to know you can now sing the world's most popular song, free of charge. Until three years ago that wasn't the case.That... [Read More]

Community: GEC students recognized at 'Salue to Excellent Program'

Friday, June 14 - 2:26 PM Kinston Free Press

Greene Early College students, as well as students from all Greene County schools, were recognized recently at the Lanie M. Barfield "Salute to Excellent Program"... [Read More]

Evelyn Dove Coleman: Tips for couples

Friday, June 14 - 2:26 PM Kinston Free Press - Evelyn Dove Coleman

PathChoice, Inc. distributes a little book called Tips on the Psychology of A Lifetime of Love.Reports from individuals reading the book and couples reading it... [Read More]

For Casey Powell, summer 'vacation' means math at Governor's School

Friday, June 14 - 2:26 PM Kinston Free Press - Patrick Holmes

Casey Powell isn't a year-round student yet, but she's working on it. Barely a month after finishing her junior year at Lenoir County Early College... [Read More]

Officials: Sharks give more than they take

Thursday, June 13 - 3:41 PM Kinston Free Press

Some beach-goers have become a bit leary of the ocean after a 17-year-old was injured in a shark attack earlier this month, but area experts... [Read More]

Lenoir County could see a property tax increase

Thursday, June 13 - 3:41 PM Kinston Free Press - Brandon Davis, Free Press

The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday afternoon, and that means property owners could see an increase in taxes.At this moment property taxes... [Read More]

Rescued dogs: some are happy stories but others need rescued again

Thursday, June 13 - 3:41 PM Kinston Free Press - Bill Hand

Between rescues in Harlowe, Dover and the Bridgeton area, nearly 400 dogs (and not a few cats, chickens, rabbits and even horses) have been seized... [Read More]

Photos: Today in History, June 13

Thursday, June 13 - 6:35 AM Kinston Free Press

Today is Thursday, June 13, the 164th day of 2019. There are 201 days left in the year. [Read More]

On the Market: Greene County home with manicured landscape

Wednesday, June 12 - 9:38 PM Kinston Free Press - Free Press

Each Wednesday, The Free Press will feature a home for sale in Lenoir County and surrounding areas. For more listings, go to our On the... [Read More]

Photos: OTM 295 Morris Bbq Rd

Wednesday, June 12 - 9:38 PM Kinston Free Press

Wednesday, June 12 - 3:18 PM Kinston Free Press - Tara Bahrampour

When Tatiana Lagos's father stopped driving, she didn't think much of it at first. "He'd say, 'Hey, can you pick me up?' " Lagos recalled of... [Read More]

Humphrey and Perry deliver a $50,000 check to 'A Kinston Christmas'

Wednesday, June 12 - 2:23 PM Kinston Free Press - Free Press

Christmas came early this year for a local non-profit – Pride of Kinston.Rep. Chris Humphrey and Sen. Jim Perry delivered a grant check for $50,000... [Read More]

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