NC, SC squads named for Shrine Bowl Oct 30, 2009
Jermaine Kessler, dl, Lumberton; Kewitt Koonce, db, Kinston; Terrence Leifheit, dl, John T. Hoggard; Darius Lipford, lb, Hibriten; A.J. Marshall, db, Southern Durham; Kareem Martin, de, Roanoke Rapids; Clarence Montgomery, dl, West Charlotte; Devin Moore, te, East Mecklenburg; Anthony Parker, db, North Mecklenburg; Kevin Parks, rb, West Rowan. Alex Polofsky, lb, David W. Butler; Kasey Redfern, l-p, Ragsdale; Corey Robinson, ol, Havelock; T.J. Ross, lb, Southern Durham; Trevor Sawyer, te,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Eddy, Capel Honored by Moore Foundation Oct 25, 2009
She has served as the associate director of the Community Council for the Arts in Kinston, executive director of the Arts Council of Moore County and as director of development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Moore County. She and her husband, Ben, have three children: Laura, also a UNC graduate, lives in Asheville; John is a senior at UNC Wilmington; and Matthew is in the 10th grade at Pinecrest High School. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Northwood's Shannon Peppers shares the acclaim Oct 21, 2009
Indirectly, Kinston basketball forward Reggie Bullock is giving his teammates one heck of a present. Wake Forest-Rolesville was definitely ready for its annual battle for the Predator Trophy against rival Wakefield. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Morgans seek mental-health improvements Oct 20, 2009
According to Morgan, those facilities include Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston and Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. Operation Santa Claus distributes new clothing, personal-care items and such notions as pencils and pads to the clients. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Village Safety Award Cites Traffic Policies Oct 16, 2009
The other communities recognized in Pinehurst's division were Henderson, Kings Mountain, Kinston and Wake Forest. According to a press release, "traffic safe" communities are selected by analyzing crash statistics, the number of law-enforcement officers per capita, presence of a formal traffic safety program and/or existence of a special traffic division. (The Pilot Newspaper)
HP named Traffic Safe Community Oct 15, 2009
For population between 10,000 and 30,000, Henderson, Kings Mountain, Kinston, and Wake Forest; and. For population less than 10,000, Granite Quarry, Marion, Littleton, and Topsail Beach. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Statewide scores Oct 10, 2009
Kinston 28, Farmville Central 25. Lake Norman 18, Huntersville Hopewell 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Get out and go Oct 9, 2009
Kinston at Farmville Central. Gaston Kipp-Pride at Southeast Halifax. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Whitfield gets nod to lead NCHSAA Oct 9, 2009
Whitfield is a native of Kinston and grew up in Wayne County. He attended Rosewood High near Goldsboro and played football and baseball there. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Incumbents handily advance Oct 7, 2009
Only Tarantino had previously run for elective office, an unsuccessful bid in Kinston about 10 years ago. Tuesday's citywide primary was held to winnow the field down to two candidates competing in each ward for the Nov. 3 general election. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Work begins on new Spirit plant Oct 3, 2009
They will be built at Spirit s new manufacturing plant in Kinston, N.C, which will be opening in 2010. They will then be shipped across the Atlantic to the plant in France. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Tonight's football schedule Oct 2, 2009
Kinston Parrott at Fayetteville Trinity ... Wilson Beddingfield at Kinston. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Seahawks win second straight Sep 26, 2009
Kinston 36, Havelock 28. Jacksonville 21, Richlands 13. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Tonight's games Sep 25, 2009
Kinston at SW Edgecombe. Leesville Road at Enloe. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Scout hut honors for Pro Lewis Sep 24, 2009
Ray Frank, Scout executive for the East Carolina Council came from Kinston, to celebrate with Pro. Superior Court Judge Alma Hinton, Halifax Community College President Dr. Ervin Griffin, Roanoke Rapids Mayor Drewery Beale, City Manager Paul Sabiston and a host of other local dignitaries joined the celebration and offered their congratulations. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences tops field-trip list Sep 24, 2009
Neuseway Planetarium Park Nature Center, Kinston; 22. The Mint Museum, Charlotte; 23. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Southsides White enjoys teaching and sports (5) Sep 23, 2009
He then became certified to teach, landing his first job at Kinston High School in 1993. White moved his family to Beaufort County in 1997, and he went to work for PCS Phosphate. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Recreational Calendar Sep 22, 2009
TOURNAMENTS Ages 7U-14U, Cary, Oct. 3-4; Kinston, Oct. 10-11; Asheboro/Ramseur, Oct. 3-4. Other tournaments: Wilmington, Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
52 Prospects Go To Instructional League Sep 13, 2009
De La Cruz, one of the organization's brightest pitching prospects entering this season, made two starts at Class A Kinston before being shut down. He returned to pitch 7 2-3 innings at Arizona late in the year. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
2010 breakdown: SGs Sep 10, 2009
6-6, 190 Kinston, N.C./Kinston College: North Carolina. Bullock has great size and can score with regularity from all three areas of the floor. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Kinston given minor edge over Durham Aug 25, 2009
No, no and no. The correct answer would be tiny Kinston, which claimed the No. 13 overall spot with a score of 60 ... Kinston, for example, has had baseball for most of the past 101 years ... Durham ranked 68th on tenure, while Kinston ranked No. 23. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
DuPont to add on to Fayetteville facility, add 10 jobs, get $100K in incentives Aug 21, 2009
DuPont employs more than 900 people at facilities in Fayetteville, Kinston and Research Triangle Park. Other grants received by DuPont include $200,000 in 2005 for building a $55 million plant in Kinston that employs 66 people. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Berger posts first Double-A win Aug 20, 2009
45 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 21 starts at Class A Advanced Kinston earlier this season, was pounded for eight runs -- five earned -- on 13 hits over 5 2/3 innings in his Akron debut on Aug. 7, absorbing the loss in a 9-6 setback to New Britain. "I was just getting my feet wet," said Berger. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Down East Boys Make An Impact Aug 20, 2009
New Bern's Kevin Reddick is in a battle to start at linebacker, as well, and Donte-Paige Moss (Jacksonville) and Quinton Coples (Kinston) will play important roles on the defensive line. To build the roster to his liking, wants to win the in-state recruiting battles for playmakers. (Tarheelblue.com)
Lucas: Tar Heels Avoid Draft Direct Hit Aug 19, 2009
White could eventually begin his pro career close to home; Cleveland has a class-A affiliate at Kinston. HEADLINES. (Tarheelblue.com)
Scouting video: Bo Ingram at N.C. Pro-Am Aug 18, 2009
Kinston, N.C., native Bo Ingram has dreamed of one day playing basketball for NC State. Ingram played in the recently concluded North Carolina Pro-Am at North Carolina Central in Durham, but his team lost in the quarterfinals. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Legislation is tailored to state in transition Aug 16, 2009
"Our economy is changing, and we have to make the necessary adjustments so we can compete. One of those is, we need to have a modern, competitive tax structure that ensures a steady flow of income," said John McNairy, who owns a trucking company and John Deere dealership in Kinston and previously led what is now the N.C. Chamber of Commerce. The reform stalled. (News & Observer)
The Replacements Aug 13, 2009
The Kinston, N.C. product arrived in Chapel Hill looking like a grown man at 6-foot-6, 245 pounds, and all hes done since is add 30 more pounds to that total. Like his fellow second-teamer at defensive end, technique was just a fancy word 12 months ago. (InsideCarolina.com)
Hairston commits to Heels Aug 4, 2009
Hairston played on the talented CP3 club team this summer along side good friend and UNC recruit Reggie Bullock, who will be a senior at Kinston High this year. Hairston is the first commitment for UNC from the class of 2011. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Suit against Alan Vester Auto Group opens doors to class Jul 31, 2009
Named as defendants in the case were the Alan Vester Auto Group; ; Alan Vester Enterprises, LLC; and Vester automarts and outlets in Roxboro, Kinston, Greenville and Selma, where the original plaintiff bought his Mitsubishi. Reporter e-mail: lweisbecker@bizjournals. (Triangle Business Journal)
leading by example Jul 18, 2009
Future Tar Heel Reggie Bullock, from Kinston High, played on the same team as Stackhouse and Davis on Wednesday night. In addition to Bullock, five other players from Kinston are playing in the S.J.G. Greater N.C. Pro-Am. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Minor league baseball Mecca Jul 12, 2009
From Kinston to Asheville, minor league talent is doing all it can to make it to the big leagues. For fans, it's a chance to watch major league players of the future (and sometimes, the past). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fedroff enjoys playing pro game Jul 2, 2009
KINSTON -- Tim Fedroff has no regrets about leaving the University of North Carolina after his sophomore season last year to begin his professional baseball career ... The Kinston Indians center fielder acknowledged that he thought about the Tar Heels plenty during their recent run in the College World Series, and he is still close with the team ... UNC's Dustin Ackley, taken second overall by the Seattle Mariners in last month's draft, and senior Garrett Gore attended a Kinston game recently to... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Junior college standout favors Wolfpack Jul 2, 2009
Click here to read about the former Kinston (N.C.) High standout. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ex-Clayton star makes U.S. team Jun 30, 2009
Another noteworthy shift is Kinston dropping from 3-A to the Eastern Plains 2-A.. Kinston is expected to have one of the top boys basketball teams in the state next year regardless of classification ... This was the second time a Kinston team that was contending for a state title was ousted from the tournament by a team that later had to forfeit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Mighty Bullock Jun 30, 2009
Kinston (N.C.) shooting guard Reggie Bullock is next in line to become a member of the North Carolina basketball family. As he awaits his arrival at UNC in 2010, his game is improving by leaps and bounds. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Two N.C. towns with All-America City tag Jun 23, 2009
Kinston, Statesville receive All-America City honors - Triangle Business Journal ... Kinston, Statesville receive All-America City honors ... Interstate drivers, get ready for new signs touting All-America City while driving through Kinston and Statesville. (Triangle Business Journal)
Kinston, Statesville receive All-American City honors Jun 23, 2009
Interstate drivers, get ready for new signs touting All-American City while driving through Kinston and Statesville. The two cities are among the 10 winners in an annual competition organized by the. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Statesville named All-America City Jun 23, 2009
The eastern North Carolina city of Kinston was also among the 10 winners in the annual competition organized by the. Other cities chosen this year were Phoenix; Albany, N.Y.; Wichita, Kan. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Tar Heels' recruit Marshall wins over skeptic at camp Jun 22, 2009
Reggie Bullock: The North Carolina commitment from Kinston is the epitome of a steady player on the wing. He probably didn't help his status as much as Marshall, Dawkins or Leslie at the NBPA camp, but Bullock is solid in all phases of his game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Prep school is not for all Jun 20, 2009
His goal is to bring his hometown Kinston High a state championship, which so far has eluded him. Bullock also would like to represent Kinston High in the McDonald's All-American game next year ... Kinston's Jerry Stackhouse played in the McDonald's game after moving on to Oak Hill Academy as a senior on his way to the University of North Carolina and the NBA.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Inbox: Short leash for Peralta, Francisco? Jun 19, 2009
De La Cruz made two starts for Class A Kinston in April before he was shut down with a left elbow strain ... If all goes to plan, De La Cruz should be back pitching for Kinston by late July or early August ... The 6-foot-5 De La Cruz had shown an improving, sinking fastball and a strong curveball last season at Class A Lake County and Kinston. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
ECU escapes, advances to Super Regionals (4) Jun 6, 2009
ECU lost twice to South Carolina in the 2004 Super Regionals in Columbia, and lost twice to Tennessee in the 2001 Super Regionals in Kinston. ECUs Mike Wright (1-2), a freshman right-hander, earned the first win of his career. (Washington Daily News, NC)
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East Carolina will be hosting a regional for the first time since 2004 when the regular season champion Pirates won the regional played in Kinston, N.C. It will be third time that ECU has hosted in regional play. Rice will be playing host to an NCAA Regional for the eighth time in the last nine years. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kinston's Bullock makes hard work pay off May 23, 2009
KINSTON -- Reggie Bullock lives near downtown, where many of the once-teeming Queen Street stores stand mostly empty, plywood covering many of the old storefront windows revealing the stores' bare-bones interiors. Although he loves his hometown, he also remembers his late father urging him to find a way out of Kinston to pursue his dreams ... Cars crammed with beachgoers still pull in at the super stores along the Highway 70 corridor linking the Triangle to the Crystal Coast, yet little of that... (News & Observer -- Sports)
State's basketball talent pool is deep May 22, 2009
"Whenever I go to the AAU tournaments, I always tell people that I'm from North Carolina, from Kinston," said Reggie Bullock, a 6-foot-7 wing who has committed to North Carolina. "We've got a great basketball tradition in North Carolina.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bertha Mae Scott May 6, 2009
She is survived by her longtime companion, Cleveland Beckett of New York; six sons, Dennis Scott, Dan Scott, Aaron Scott, Cornelius Scott, Lymon Omar Scott and Scotti Scott, all of New York; five daughters, Frances Scott-Holmes, Mona Lisa Scott, Michelle Scott, Angela Scott and Pamela Scott, all of New York; 38 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Majette of Kinston; an aunt, Mary Majette of Weldon; her brothers-in-law, Charlie Scott of Weldon and Wilson Scott of New... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Flu delays migrant farm laborers May 3, 2009
"The effect of losing a crop would be the same if your boss man told you to take a year off without pay," said Kinston farmer Jimmy Hill, who grows tobacco and sweet potatoes on more than 1,300 acres in Eastern North Carolina. About 3,000 migrants have arrived for the annual influx under a special temporary visa program. (News & Observer)
Updated: Track Tar Heels In The Pros May 1, 2009
- Kinston Indians (Indians, A). - Charlotte Stone Crabs (Rays, A). (Tarheelblue.com)
Valley church offers thanks to artist on his birthday Apr 29, 2009
Adams is a retired military professional originally from Kinston. Moving to Lake Gaston in 2004, he started spending more time on his hobby as an artist. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Dorothy Elizabeth Viverette Apr 11, 2009
Garner Funeral Home in Kinston is handling the arrangements. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Rowlett among finalists for 2009 All-America City Award Apr 3, 2009
Richmond, Indiana Kinston, North Carolina. South Bend, Indiana Clinton, North Carolina. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The best show their stuff Mar 29, 2009
"It is always good to come to something like this," the Kinston junior said. "It is good to support the younger guys.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Darrow III closes dealerships Mar 28, 2009
Honda in Goldsboro, N.C.; Hyundai in Goldsboro; Nissan in Kinston, N.C.; Suzuki in Kinston; Chrysler/ Jeep/ Dodge in Kinston; and Kia in Schaumburg, Ill. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Shrine Bowl workouts canceled because of rain Mar 27, 2009
At 9:30, a team with Kinston junior Reggie Bullock plays a team with Greensboro Dudley sophomore P.J. Hairston. Bullock is committed to North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Indians diversify to cultivate picks Mar 26, 2009
48 ERA at Kinston in '06 ... Pitcher of the Year -- RHP Hector Rondon: Just added to the 40-man roster, the 21-year-old led the organization with 145 strikeouts in as many innings at Kinston and looks to be similarly impressive as the rotation anchor at Akron with his great stuff. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Kendall Marshall's Journal - Mar. '09 Mar 25, 2009
We also beat Kinston out of North Carolina with Reggie Bullock. Reggie has to deal with me for five more years about that. (InsideCarolina.com)
Kelly top player in N.C. Mar 25, 2009
Kinston junior Reggie Bullock has committed to North Carolina. Charlotte United Faith junior Ian Miller plans to go to Florida State. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lucille Rouse Turner Mar 18, 2009
Garry Turner and wife, Jeannie of Pink Hill; stepdaughter Debra Stilley of Kinston; sister Sylvia R. Barwick of Seven Springs; special niece Christie Smith of Seven Springs; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren; and two great nephews. A visitation will be held from 7 until 9 p.m., today, March 17, at Pink Hill Funeral Home, in Pink Hill, which is handling the arrangements. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Perdue: Focus On Jobs Mar 8, 2009
She said North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in America, and that fact, combined with the successes with HondaJet in the Piedmont Triad and Spirit Aerosystems in Kinston, prove that high-tech military aerospace could thrive in the state. As far as the green economy, Perdue said North Carolina has the opportunity to play a worldwide leadership role in that evolving sector. (The Pilot Newspaper)
DHHS head: Arrests show we're serious Mar 5, 2009
Cansler spoke after his staff confirmed Tuesday that three health-care technicians at a state center for people with severe developmental disabilities in Kinston were fired in connection with the abuse and injury of a resident ... Three workers are fired over an abuse allegation at Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston. (News & Observer)
ATF Washington Field Division Releases Top Investigations of 2008; Western Judicial District of Virginia Cases Feb 26, 2009
Acting United States Attorney Julia C. Dudley announced that Rashaad Amir Johnson, age 33, of Roanoke, Virginia, Carlos Ernest Coward, age 21, of Kinston, North Carolina and Christopher Lindell Foye, age 21, of Kinston, North Carolina, were sentenced in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke for charges related to their participation in an organization that distributed crack cocaine throughout the Roanoke area, and elsewhere ... Acting United States Attorney... (PR Newswire)
From the cottonfield to the Hall of Fame Feb 24, 2009
On April 17, 1956, he was picked up by the Kinston Eagles of the Carolina League, becoming the team s first African American ball player. During his first year in Kinston, he drove in 111 runs, a record that has been equaled but never surpassed ... Following his stint with Kinston, Long played for the Beaumont Pirates of the Big State League and finally for Mexico City where he batted. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The Power Directory Feb 9, 2009
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