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🌱 How Kinston police say seniors can outsmart today’s scammers
Kinston, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Kinston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kinston police say seniors can outsmart today’s scammers
- What Lenoir commissioners just decided about schools, roads, and local services
- Could this new Kinston training deal land you an Airbus job?
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Kinston Police hold forum for seniors facing fraud (witn.com) — Kinston seniors just got targeted advice from local police on how to spot and avoid scams, from fake tech support to phony bank calls. Officers stressed slowing down before paying, never using gift cards for payments, and reporting suspected fraud quickly, especially within the first 72 hours, so there’s a better chance of getting money back. 
• Lenoir County commissioners approve school relocation permit, road safety request — Neuse News (neusenews.com) — Lenoir County commissioners just cleared the way for Ambleside Preparatory Academy, which already serves Kinston families, to relocate to a larger site while also backing a safety upgrade at a crash-prone highway intersection. They advanced courthouse renovations, approved a new non-emergency medical transport franchise, sought septic repair funding for homeowners, and accepted a donated bloodhound for search and rescue work.
• LCC, Airbus form new workforce training partnership (witn.com) — Lenoir Community College and Airbus are teaming up in Kinston to train hundreds of students each year for aviation manufacturing jobs at the Global TransPark facility. Short programs will prepare residents for operator, engineering, and office roles, giving local high schoolers and adults a clearer pathway into stable, skilled careers with the growing aircraft maker.
📸 Around Kinston
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Falling Creek Country Club →
Falling Creek Country Club, 2359 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston
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Parks & Rec Fall Soccer Registration Now Open! →
Kinston, NC Calendar, 3613 Sandclay Road, Kinston
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Master Chef Jr.: Desserts Across America →
Kinston, NC Calendar, Kinston Public Library 510 N Queen Street, Kinston
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SenseSational Storytime →
Kinston, NC Calendar, Kinston Public Library 510 N Queen Street, Kinston
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Parks & Rec Fall Soccer Registration Now Open! →
Kinston, NC Calendar, 3613 Sandclay Road, Kinston
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Unearth A Story: Teen Summer Reading Program →
Kinston, NC Calendar, Kinston Public Library 510 N Queen Street, Kinston
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Sunday July 26
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Proof Kinston, 220 N Herritage St, Kinston
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PCA Boys Varsity Soccer @ APA →
Arendell Parrott Academy, 1901 Dobbs Farm Rd, Kinston
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WoodmenLife NC East Family Day at Lions Water Adventure - Kinston, NC →
Lions Water Adventure, 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston
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Greenville Drive at Hub City Spartanburgers →
Grainger Stadium, 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston
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Thursday July 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Kinston. Apply here.
- Airbus posted a job opening for SkillBridge: Machine Operator in Kinston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kinston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ayden
- Man charged in Ayden teen murder facing separate assault charges on girlfriend (witn.com)
Goldsboro
- DAR to host Revolutionary War museum exhibit (newsargus.com)
- Company selected to build new EMS station (newsargus.com)
- Raleigh police make another arrest in July 4th incidents (wptf.com)
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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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