🌱 What did Kinston’s B-Squad uncover in recent traffic stops?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Kinston’s B-Squad uncover in recent traffic stops?
• How Kinston’s record-breaking star shined in a tough title loss
• Which Lenoir County teachers just earned Buzzing Bee BT honors?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 29 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 37.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kinston Police Department releases B-Squad crime recap (wcti12.com) — Kinston residents are getting a fresh look at recent B-Squad policing, with officers reporting multiple traffic stops that uncovered firearms, marijuana, and suspected impaired driving on Highway 70 and North Queen Street. The recap outlines several arrests and citations, underscoring active enforcement on familiar Kinston roads and intersections.
   

• Tarboro wins 11th state championship, Kinston drops high-scoring title match to Shelby (wcti12.com) — Kinston High’s football team capped a standout season by reaching the state championship game, where senior receiver Tyreek Copper shattered single-season records with 229 yards and three touchdowns. Despite his performance, Kinston fell 84-41 to Shelby, while Tarboro secured its 11th state title with a shutout win over Murphy.
   

• Dec 15 Lenoir County's Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma gives Buzzing Bee BT Awards (neusenews.com) — Beginning teachers at Northeast Elementary, Contentnea-Savannah, and South Lenoir High have been honored with Lenoir County’s Buzzing Bee BT Awards, spotlighting their strong start in the classroom. Based in downtown Kinston, Neuse News uses this recognition to highlight local schools while also asking readers to support its hyper-local coverage of Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Greene County Middle School (MS) vs A G Cox Middle
  Greene County Intermediate School , 614 Middle School Rd , Snow Hill
  4:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Karaoke Fridays
  Mustang Taproom , 1240 Andrews St Bldg 3705 , Goldsboro
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Pancakes and Pajamas Catered Breakfast and Play at Kidnetix NC
  Kidnetix NC , LLC , Goldsboro
  9:00 am
• Training For Toys (Wayne County )
  W A Foster Recreation Center , 1012 S John St , Goldsboro
  3:00 pm
• Holiday Lights Tour and Elementary Glow Party
  Farmville Public Library , 4276 W Church St , Farmville
  5:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Read With a Ranger
  Cliffs of the Neuse State Park , 240 Park Entrance Rd , Seven Springs
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Goldsboro, NC
  Longhorn Business Center , 1716 US-117 , Goldsboro
  9:00 am
• Falling Creek Country Club
  Falling Creek Golf Course Inc , 2359 Falling Creek Rd , Kinston
  10:00 am
• What are those Tracks?
  Cliffs of the Neuse State Park , 240 Park Entrance Rd , Seven Springs
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• 2025 Reverse Drawing
  ACL Train Station , 453 Queen St , Grifton
  7:00 pm

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