Have you ever tried going on a staycation? Just like a vacation, you step away from all your day-to-day responsibilities and hassles. But you skip the travel! Instead, you check into a local hotel and get away from it all for a little while, but you stay close to home.... [read more]
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? Our local parks and recreation department has something unique planned for next weekend. Charge up your devices and make plans to go to Pokémon in the Park.
About Pokémon in the Park
This event is going to be so much fun,... [read more]
When children are young, they’re almost always fascinated by anything that moves – cars, trains, planes, and more. As they get older, they begin to become more attracted to vehicles that have a strong appeal such as dump trucks, fire trucks, police cars, and so on. Perhaps your child is... [read more]
Kinston’s own Minor League baseball team, the Down East Wood Ducks, are putting forth their best efforts for 2019. While the season is now underway, you have plenty of opportunities to catch the Wood Ducks at home this summer.
The Season So Far
The Wood Ducks have done well this season within... [read more]
One of the secrets to great cooking is great spices. Whether you’re cooking with top-of-the-line or budget ingredients, meals are only as good as their seasonings. If you’re looking for some fresh, new flavors or just some staples for your spice cabinet, Spice Bouquet is your one-stop shop right here... [read more]
Since 2004, Pride of Kinston has held a summer concert series that has entertained thousands in beautiful Pearson Park. When the new executive director, Leon Steele, assumed his new role, this concert series, Sand in the Streets, was rebranded to Kinston SummerFest.
Kinston, NC Summerfest continues to showcase a diverse selection... [read more]
If you’re a history buff, North Carolina is a great place to live or visit. With sites like the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center, the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Roanoke Island Festival Park, and the James K. Polk State Historic Site, you can explore so many eras of American history. But... [read more]
Do you love to fish? Do you have kids? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you probably want to make your little ones as excited about fishing as you are. But if you don’t take them out and let them enjoy it for themselves, they won’t catch... [read more]
Don’t you want to know more about the universe? We as humans know so little about what’s out there. But scientists, astronauts, and engineers are working hard every day to help us learn even a fraction more about the rest of the world beyond our little blue planet. And if... [read more]
Whether you’ve lived in the area for your whole life or you moved recently, you have probably already realized how beautiful nature is here. But how much do you really know about it? There’s always a chance to learn something new, especially when you pay a visit to the Exchange... [read more]
