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Frink social studies teacher collects fifth state award

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  • By Patrick Holmes Special to the Free Press

In his eight years as a social studies teacher at E.B. Frink Middle School — his entire career in education — Chadwick Stokes has won five statewide awards for excellence in teaching.

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Bird Dawgs collect first two wins in franchise history

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  • By Sam Dietrich The Free Press

The Down East Bird Dawgs collected their first two wins in their franchise’s short history, taking two out of three games against the New Jersey Jackals.

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Plato Collins Barwick

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Plato Collins Barwick (P.C.) Jr., 87, died peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at T…

Robert Gregory Evans 253z45

Robert Gregory Evans, 73, of Kinston, died on Thursday, April 29, 2025, at UNC Hea…

Robert Cayton Moore 2i226z

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the ing of Robert “Bob” Cayton Moo…

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Raymond Brown Sr., 81, of Kinston, died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence.

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Operation Christmas Child connects underprivileged kids to Christ with shoebox gifts

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  • By Caramia Valentin The Free Press

Every year, Operation Christmas Child (OCC) works towards its mission to share the news of Jesus Christ with Christmas gifts for children around the globe affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, famine, and disease.

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American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi to perform at Hooligans in Jacksonville next month
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Eastern North Carolina continues to attract talent from all over the nation with American Idol Season 21 winner, Iam Tongi, to perform at Hooligans in Jacksonville next month.

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Since 1981, a special Kinston event has offered up the whole hog — and much more.

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This country music star made a name for himself beginning in the early 2000s with singles such as “Tequila makes her clothes fall off” and “Brokenheartsville.” This year, you can see him live in Kinston!

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