Lessons of the future

At first glance, it might be any other classroom. But, instead of a blackboard and chalk, this room at Greenwood Middle School has whiteboards, iPads, laptops and Apple TVs. Instead of neatly placed rows of desks and chairs, it...

Published: Jun 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Lenoir trooper injured in crash

A trooper with the N.C. State Highway Patrol assigned to the Kinston office in Lenoir County is recovering today after he was struck by a motorist on U.S. Highway 70 West. The accident took place near LaGrange at about...

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Pastor set to answer a new calling

First-time visitors at any of a recent weekend service at The Bridge Church received a quick introduction to the pastor who has been there for 25 years. Pastor Ferrell Hardison and his wife, Miss Millie, who just celebrated 38...

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Moped riders will face new requirements as of July 1

A new state law goes into effect Wednesday requiring all moped operators to register their vehicle with the state Division of Motor Vehicles. They also will be required to obtain a registration card and a license plate, which must...

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Career and Technical Education program thrives in Wayne County

For those left wondering whatever happened to vocational classes in school, they're alive and well but going by a different name. CTE, or Career and Technical Education, options currently serve nearly 12,000 students in Wayne County Public Schools, says...

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