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🌱 Kinston contractors: want the Northwest Elementary auditorium HVAC job?

Kinston, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey 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:

  • Kinston contractors: want the Northwest Elementary auditorium HVAC job?
  • Why a Kinston woman’s election-related charges were suddenly dropped
  • How an ankle monitor visit to Neuseway Nature Park led to arrest

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Public Notice: RFQ-Northwest Elementary School Auditorium Rooftop Heat Pump HVAC System Replacement — Neuse News (neusenews.com) — Lenoir County Public Schools is seeking HVAC contractors to replace the rooftop heat pump system serving the Northwest Elementary School auditorium in Kinston. Quotes are due July 9, with a mandatory site visit on May 27, and the project includes full installation, DuctSox air distribution, removal of old units, and wall repairs.
   

2. Blackwell pleads guilty to gambling charge; other Kinston election charges dismissed (wcti12.com) — A Kinston woman recently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gambling charge, while more serious money laundering, perjury, and swearing-falsely counts were dismissed in Lenoir County District Court under a plea deal. She says she is also pursuing federal lawsuits against the City of Kinston, the Kinston Police Department, and the Lenoir County Board of Elections, with some claims still moving forward.
   

3. Ankle monitor leads deputies to arrest in Kinston park visit by registered sex offender (wcti12.com) — A Kinston man was recently arrested after deputies say his ankle monitor showed he twice visited Neuseway Nature Park, which includes a children’s museum and playground that registered sex offenders must avoid. Investigators say the monitored visits in April led to a felony charge and he is currently being held without bond by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
   

4. Richlands Man Arrested Following Attempted ATM Break-In in Pink Hill — Neuse News (neusenews.com) — Law enforcement from Kinston and several surrounding agencies helped Lenoir County deputies catch a suspect after an attempted ATM break-in at the Midway Mart in Pink Hill early Monday. A 24-year-old Richlands man now faces multiple felony charges and is being held on a secured bond as investigators continue their work.
   

5. Kinston business owners see uptick in foot traffic with baseball season opener (wnct.com) — Baseball’s return to Kinston is already boosting downtown businesses, with cafés and newer spots like Tundratown seeing more customers tied to the Down East Bird Dawgs home opener. Owners say visiting players and fans are filling seats, helping long-time staples and newer ventures gain attention and revenue as the season gets underway.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. 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.