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Local residents running low on faith often ask Sean Duckett why he and his family moved to Kinston last spring to establish an outreach ministry.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, NC

Mon Oct 13, 2008

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Fire Destroys Auto & Body Shop

Hey, read the rules! There's nothing left to salvage after fire ripped through an auto body shop.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Windsock

Voter registration continues

Today marks the final day that local residents can register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election, which is just 25 days away.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC

Sun Oct 12, 2008

Kinston Free Press

Fire torches auto shop

Three partial cinder-block walls and the twisted, blackened remnants of three cars were all that remained Saturday of a small business on Mitchell Street.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance

Sat Oct 11, 2008

Windsock

Fall Float on the Neuse

Neuse River enthusiasts will have a new tool to navigate the winding river through Lenoir County, thanks to a new paddler's guide.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC, Natural Disasters, Flood

Fri Oct 10, 2008

Windsock

Kinston's roads will stay open during construction of Spirit rail extension

No Kinston roads will be closed due to the construction of the rail system that will help supply Spirit AeroSystems with the materials it needs to operate.

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Thu Oct 09, 2008

Kinston Free Press

Student accused of assaulting teacher

Student charged with assaulting teacher By Jon Dawson Staff Writer Christopher Wilson, 16, a student at Sampson alternative school, was charged on Tuesday with misdemeanor assault on a school official and ...

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Wed Oct 08, 2008

Kinston Free Press

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole visits Kinston

Fresh off an appearance in Greenville with Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Kinston Free Press

Pride of Kinston issues two new reports

Pride of Kinston Inc. issued two reports Tuesday, one recognizing past accomplishments, the other noting future opportunities.

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Windsock

Democrats cruise through Kinston, Trenton

With less than a month remaining until Election Day 2008, a busload of Democrats will be cruising through Kinston and Trenton on Wednesday morning to meet voters.

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Related Topix: Trenton, NC, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, 9, Goldsboro, NC, Goldsboro Metro

Mon Oct 06, 2008

Windsock

Criminal activity peaks in Kinston

It was a busy night for criminals in Kinston on Friday. Members of the Kinston Department of Public Safety responded to an armed robbery call at the Subway Restaurant at 2405 N. Herritage St.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC

Kinston Free Press

Tienda Mexicana Garibaldi victim of attempted robbery

According to an incident report obtained from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, someone attempted to rob Tienda Mexicana Garibaldi grocery store on Friday night.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Windsock

Kinston native gives back

Choosing not to forget the community where he grew up, William King returns to a Kinston neighborhood at least once a year to encourage local youth.

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Related Topix: Canada, Kids, Family

Sat Oct 04, 2008

Windsock

Kinston pastor provides aid

The Rev. Gene Miller of Kinston recently returned from the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast after providing recovery relief throughout the region.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Hurricane Gustav, Weather, Hurricane Ike, Pink Hill, NC

Kinston Free Press

Lenoir County's moderate drought improves

It's been four months since Lenoir County last experienced abnormally dry conditions before slipping back into moderate drought status.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought, Lenoir County, NC, Hickory Metro, Lenoir, NC

Fri Oct 03, 2008

Kinston Free Press

New views of the Neuse await

A riverkeeper, a tourism director and a bike shop owner are hoping for company when they start on their upcoming paddle trip on the Neuse River.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC, Marston, NC

Thu Oct 02, 2008

Windsock

Kinston arrest reports

The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Braxton Eugene Grady, age not listed, 425 Red Hill Road, Mt.

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Sun Journal

Bikers to ride for cancer victim in Kinston

Ron Tammen's family plans to sit with him on his front porch about 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Kinston Free Press

Nissan sues Kinston dealership

Nissan Corp. has filed suit in Lenoir County Superior Court alleging the Nissan dealership in Kinston breached loan and security agreements with the corporation's financing division and owes Nissan more than ...

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Related Topix: Lenoir County, NC

Tue Sep 30, 2008

Kinston Free Press

As fuel prices rise, so do bicycle sales

David Heath grimaced Saturday afternoon as he watched the total price of his gas purchase eclipse the $60 mark.

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Related Topix: GMC Yukon, GMC

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Kinston, North Carolina is located in Lenoir County. Zip codes in Kinston, NC include 28504, 28501, and 28503.

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