The Department of the Interior in October announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is downlisting the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under the Endangered Species Act.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Lenoir Hospital Foundation recently provided financial support through scholarships to seven people. The scholarships will help recipients they pursue their healthcare careers and personal growth, said Beverly Jenkins, UNC Health Lenoir director of marketing, community relations and medical staff development.

4 days ago · Kinston, NC (28502) Today. A clear sky. Low near 40F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old.. The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home ...

Nov 7, 2024 · The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an independent baseball league and partner of Major League Baseball, has released its inaugural 2025 regular season schedule that begins with opening day, on May 9, as the Bird Dawgs host the Ottawa Titans at the Kinston stadium, at 400 E. Grainger Ave.

3 days ago · Carroll Belk Wiggs, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Nash County, N.C. on May 22, 1933, he was the son of the late John Henry Wiggs, Sr. and Clyde Belk Wiggs.

Mar 14, 2024 · Kinston, NC (28502) Today. Occasional rain. High 47F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Nov 26, 2024 · Curtis Smith, a farmer for TC Smith Produce in Seven Springs, was honored as the 2024 N.C. Farmer of the Year.

3 days ago · Kinston, NC (28502) Today. Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 63F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph..

Nov 19, 2024 · Downtown Kinston will light up for the holidays, starting with the Christmas tree lighting Saturday. The Tinsel Trail and the Christmas parade planned as part of the season.