Kinston
News and events in Kinston, North Carolina
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From the virtual cockpit of an F-35, North Carolina’s efforts to lure defense jobs come into view
North Carolina is working to boost a workforce capable of supporting aerospace and defense companies. A fighter-jet simulator in Kinston is only part of the equation.
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Roundup: Coverage from North Carolina high school football scrimmages 2026
With scrimmages starting Aug. 7, football season is kicking into gear across the state of North Carolina. Check here for updates with highlights, photos, and interviews.
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Final 252 area code girls basketball rankings for 2026 - Wilson Prep No. 1
The top five across ENC and the Outer Banks: Wilson Prep, Rocky Mount, South Central, First Flight, and Kinston.
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Navy lease expected to bring more than 400 jobs to NC
The 10-year lease at Global TransPark in Kinston comes three years after lawmakers approved a $350 million for upgrades to the industrial park.
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Live Blog: NCHSAA 5A and 7A basketball state championships
The state finals are being played on Saturday, March 14 at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem.
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Kinston back on top following 3A boys state title win over Walkertown
The Vikings' first title since 2015 is its 12th all-time, the second-most in NCHSAA history
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HighSchoolOT's picks for the 2026 NCHSAA basketball state championships
The HighSchoolOT panel picked all 16 games of the 2026 NCHSAA basketball state championships.
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Kinston takes down Martin County, returns to title game for the first time since 2015
The Vikings will be making their 22nd state championship appearance, but first since 2015
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Final 252 area code boys basketball rankings for 2026 - Greenfield School No. 1
The top five across ENC and the Outer Banks: Greenfield School, Northern Nash, Kinston, Fike, and Martin County.
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Kinston girls push past Farmville Central basketball with big third quarter
The Kinston Vikings visited the Farmville Central Jaguars in an Eastern Plains Conference girls basketball game on Jan. 21, 2026.
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No. 14 Farmville Central boys basketball holds off Kinston, remains undefeated
The Kinston Vikings visited the Farmville Central Jaguars in an Eastern Plains Conference boys basketball game on Jan. 21, 2026.
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Kinston girls, Northern Nash boys remain undefeated in key 252 matchups
The Vikings moved to 8-0 on the girls side, while the Knights' boys team is a perfect 12-0
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Shelby outpaces Kinston for 3A title in highest-scoring NCHSAA football championship ever
The Kinston Vikings faced the Shelby Golden Lions in the NCHSAA 4A football championship on Dec. 13, 2025.
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Live Blog: Kinston vs. Shelby - 3A state championship game
HighSchoolOT's live blog will have updates and reports from the NCHSAA football state championship games.
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(14) Kinston routs (1) James Kenan to win 3A East regional final and head to state championship
The Kinston Vikings visited the James Kenan Tigers in the NCHSAA 3A East regional football final on Dec. 4, 2025.
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Greenfield School tops HighSchoolOT's preseason 252 boys basketball rankings
HighSchoolOT's 252 Top 15 ranks the best high school basketball teams in eastern and northeastern North Carolina.
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Kinston police justify use of force in July viral arrest
Kinston police have released a report justifying their use of force during the July 13 arrest of 18-year-old Cameron Williams, which went viral on social media.
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Viral arrest video sparks debate on police force at tense Kinston City Council meeting Tuesday night
Kinston residents on Tuesday packed City Council chambers to voice their concerns and frustrations after a viral video captured a police officer punching a teen pinned to the ground during an arrest over the weekend.
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Kinston police use of force questioned after video showed officer punching teen during arrest
The Kinston Police Department is facing tough questions this week, after a video surfaced showing a Kinston police officer punching an 18-year-old multiple times, while holding that teen on the ground, even after the teen says he blacked out.
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Kinston police investigating use of force against 18-year-old
WRAL's Eric Miller talked to the 18-year-old's family for the first time, who are demanding justice.
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Kinston WR Tyreek Cooper joins 'Next Up' to discuss NC State commitment
The latest addition to NC State's recruiting class for 2026 joined Paul Ihander and Graham Hill on 99.9 The Fan's morning show, Next Up.
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NC State picks up pledge from Kinston All-State WR Tyreek Copper
Copper is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver from Kinston, North Carolina.
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Sheriff: Kinston woman crashes into Piggly Wiggly entrance, charged with DWI
A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly crashing into a Piggly Wiggly in Kinston on Thursday afternoon.
