A new business is opening up in Kinston, designed to offer a safe and fun place for people to go in order to relax and unwind and the person who’s opening the business is no stranger to the area.
The opening ceremony for the Wall That Heals started at 6p.m. Thursday, with a welcome speech from Farmville Mayor, John Moore and New Bern Mayor, Dana Outlaw.
The funds will be directed to support local efforts to increase vaccine uptake and “ensuring greater equity and access to vaccinate those disproportionately affected by SARS-CoV-2.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners could potentially purchase a horse farm in the county and turn into a place with additional opportunities for recreational activities.
A man who went into cardiac arrest while running a 5K says he is alive today, all thanks to his wife who jumped in to perform CPR before first responders arrived.
Most businesses have been restricting customers from coming in their stores, which has reflected in their sales. But now that more people can be inside, some business owners say they have no where to go, but up.
Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that many businesses can increase capacity, and the curfew on alcohol sales will be lifted when the new executive order goes into effect, this Friday.
Over a year later, organizations that were closed this time last year are able to celebrate a holiday where people are allowed back inside their establishment.
State Senator, Jim Perry was appointed to Co-Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Storm Related River Debris and Damage for the 2021/2022 legislative term.
A well-known country star made her way to New Bern Friday night to put on an outdoor event for people in the area and organizers say this was a great way for people to get out of the house.
Gov. Cooper announced Thursday that the state is moving to vaccinate people in Group 4 with high-risk medical conditions or living in congregate living situations.
One local school system is reacting to the news that was announced Wednesday, about the potential for schools to reopen under Plan A and making adjustments to events that have been planned for their seniors.
The Salvation Army has seen a 155-percent increase in people it serves, while anticipating donations to its holiday red kettle drive will be cut in half.
Checks or money orders can be sent to Churches Outreach Network P.O. Box 31045, Greenville, NC 27833. Checks and money orders must be made out to Toys for Tots.
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, serving 34 counties, has been named Food Bank of the Year for 2020, by Feeding America, a national association of more than 200 food banks.
Children Eating Healthy on Weekends, or C.H.E.W., of Onslow County is kicking off the new school year . The program, overseen by United Way of Onslow County, provides meals to students while they’re not in school.
The North Carolina Zoo has reopened after closing for nearly three months due to the pandemic. Debbie Fuchs, the Zoo's Public Information Officer, said there have been many changes including time ticketing. Visitors will need to go online to purchase a ticket for a specific time. Fuchs said this is to ensure shorter lines into the zoo and better social distancing.
Organizers re-branded the event as the No-Show Stone Soup fundraiser to benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church Community Food Pantry during the coronavirus pandemic.
All Town meetings are cancelled for the month of March. Although the Town Hall Administrative Offices and the Public Safety Building will hold normal business hours, in an attempt to combat the COVID-19 only essential personnel will be permitted inside these facilities.
