Antidepressants found in Halloween candy
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Guns ‘N’ Roses issuing refunds for upcoming cancelled concerts
A spokesman for Guns ‘N’ Roses says the band is preemptively offering refunds for upcoming concerts that will cancelled. “Axl is known for showing up late or not at all for concerts,” said band spokesman Richard Stackton. “We want the upcoming Guns ‘N’ Roses reunion tour to run as smoothly as possible, so if […]
Actual ticks, tacks found in breath mints
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From the vault: Regina Spektor and R.E.M.
Regina Spektor Far Sire Records Regina Spektor is widely known for being unknown to what’s left of the music buying market. For the uninitiated, the Russian-born Spektor has a cheerful voice that could make a funeral dirge bounce, superb songs with sparse arrangements, and enough personality to sing the phone book and make it sound […]
Jones County man campaigns to outlaw salad bars
Jones County native Jeffrey Tambor developed a love for vegetables while working at a restaurant. “I worked as a busboy at a steakhouse on Saturday nights when I was a teenager,” Tambor told The Free Press. “They started me off folding napkins, carrying out the garbage and sweeping up. Eventually I worked my way up […]
The Lovely Intangibles and The Dave Brubeck Quartet
New album: Tomorrow Is Never Artist: The Lovely Intangibles Before hearing a note, the pedigree of The Lovely Intangibles should compel even the most jaded music snob to un-hunch their shoulders and take note. With three members of The Lost Patrol (Stephen Massucci, Michael Williams and Tony Mann) and former Dotsun Moon vocalist Mary Ognibene […]
Ghost of former customer haunts North Carolina restaurant
Every Wednesday and Saturday, the Brooks’ Place BBQ parking is packed with people with a penchant for wood-cooked swine. “We cook only the porkiest pigs with wood that’s been marinated with our secret family barbecue sauce,” said owner/operator Albert Brooks. “Even the ashes taste good.” A fixture in Greene County since 1978, Brooks’ Place has […]
Patrick Holmes of Lenoir County Public Schools talks budgets, superintendents and early college
In a new 13-minute interview, Lenoir County Public Schools public information director Patrick Holmes sheds light on the state budget crisis, iPads in the schools and the Lenoir County Early College program. Holmes also talks about outgoing LCPS superintendent Dr. Steve Mazingo and incoming interim superintendent Brent Williams. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview. […]
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.” […]
AUDIO: Kinston Mayor BJ Murphy talks utility rates, Global TransPark, Joe Tyson, Vernon Park Mall and professional baseball
Kinston Mayor BJ Murphy recently sat for a 30-minute interview to discuss utility rates, the Global Transpark, Joe Tyson, Vernon Park Mall and professional baseball. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.
Jon Dawson: Sounds + Words 