Sharks found at water park

The recent rash of shark attacks along the North Carolina coast was at first believed to be a natural phenomenon. “Some people thinks it’s down to water temperature or the over-harvesting of fish along the coast,” said Topher Grace of the NC Wildlife Commission. “My personal belief was that the salty residue from fast food […]

Album reviews: Kilbey/Kennedy and Dereck Higgins

Album: Inside We Are The Same Artist: Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy Inside We Are The Same is the fourth collaboration from the duo of Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio). From the outside this may look like a side project, but in reality this music rivals that of the participant’s […]

Restaurant for dogs opens in Kinston

His, hers fire hydrants provided for canines The efforts to revitalize downtown Kinston continue with the opening of a new restaurant designed for dogs. “This has been a lifelong dream of mine,” said Belly Rub Cafe’ owner/operator Elliot Gould. “The whole world is going to the dogs, so I figure they needed their own restaurant.” […]

Humor, music columns returning

Although it was a tough decision, as of February 25th I stopped writing for the Kinston Free Press. However, I will be publishing new humor columns and album reviews on this site beginning in just a few weeks. I appreciate the letters and emails everyone has sent in since I left the Free Press, but […]