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🌱 How a new Navy deal could reshape jobs in Kinston

Good morning Kinston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Navy deal could reshape jobs in Kinston
  • Want your teen in the next library leadership cohort?
  • Why a Kinston assistant is taking on East Columbus’ toughest challenge

Also on today's calendar: Colt Ford, Tracy Byrd, Tim Jones and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Record-breaking heat, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Navy deal lands 400 jobs at Kinston's NC Global TransPark (businessnc.com) — More than 400 new jobs are coming to Kinston as the U.S. Navy finalizes a 10-year agreement to expand operations at the NC Global TransPark, using 65 acres of hangar space. Construction on additional facilities continues into next summer, and the first aircraft are expected this fall, promising higher-than-average wages and a major boost to Lenoir County’s economy.
   

• Teens Lead Internship at the La Grange Public Library — Neuse News (neusenews.com) — A La Grange teen intern has been helping with programs from the local library to Kinston’s Grainger Stadium while creating a game-themed dessert night for area teens. Students in Lenoir, Jones, and Greene counties can apply this April for the next Teens Lead cohort, with details available through the Kinston Public Library’s Youth Services Department.
   

• Vinston Thorpe Earns First Head Coaching Opportunity, Tasked With Rebuilding East Columbus (on3.com subscription) — Kinston football fans will recognize assistant coach Vinston Thorpe, who is leaving the Vikings after their recent state-title-game run to take his first head coaching job at East Columbus. Thorpe credits his time under Kinston head coach Ryan Gieselman for teaching him how to compete deep into December, and plans to bring a similar adaptive, high-scoring style to rebuild the struggling East Columbus program.
   

📸 Around Kinston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kinston

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday April 18
  • 45th Class Reunion
    Kings Restaurant, 405 E New Bern Rd, Kinston
    5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Deer fawns are born in late spring and early summer.
    Newborns have spots and almost no scent, which is nature’s built‑in invisibility cloak. A doe will leave their fawns alone for long stretches on… (Nextdoor )
  • This yellow and green parakeet almost landed on my shoulder this afternoon.
    After zooming in on the pics, it appears to have a band on its leg. It must belong to someone nearby. (Nextdoor Banks School road)
  • MasterBrand Cabinets posted a job opening for Production Team Lead in Kinston. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Kinston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kinston here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Grange

  • La Grange council approves $950,000 neighborhood revitalization grant agreement — Neuse News (neusenews.com)
  • DEPUTIES: Foul play not suspected in medical emergency at La Grange middle school (witn.com)

Ayden

  • Pepsi has global appeal. It's time we know its true American origins (usatoday.com)
  • Khalil Rountree Murder: Where is Christopher Babbington Now? (moviedelic.com)

Goldsboro

Ok Kinston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kinston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kinston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.