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BBQ Fest 2019 in Kinston: List of Friday & Saturday Events

BBQ Fest 2019 in Kinston: List of Friday & Saturday Events

photo credit:  Rimma Bondarenko // Shutterstock Its all going down this weekend in Kinston, BBQ Fest 2019 on the Neuse, and here’s a list of events, entertainment and food vendors scheduled for this weekend festivities. FRIDAY, MAY 3: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 150+ vendors open for business in Downtown Festival District. 9 a.m.  Registration for “Plein Air Paint…read more »

Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and More Banned from Facebook for Being “Dangerous”

Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and More Banned from Facebook for Being “Dangerous”

photo credit: Jarretera // Shutterstock Facebook has banned Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader, and InfoWars host Alex Jones for violating the company’s policy against hate and violence. These two are amongst those Facebook says are notorious for using anti-Semitic language and are “dangerous.” Jones was previouly banned from Facebook & iTunes for hate speech in August 2018,…read more »

Remy Ma Turns Herself in for Alleged Attack Against Brittney Taylor

Remy Ma Turns Herself in for Alleged Attack Against Brittney Taylor

photo credit: JStone // Shutterstock Remy Ma turned herself in yesterday for allegedly punching Brittney Taylor at a concert last month. She was booked for a misdemeanor assault.  Brittney, who you’ve seen on Love and Hip Hop: New York, claims Remy punched her in the right eye while backstage during a benefit concert in New York on…read more »

Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Files for Custody of Daughter

Nipsey Hussle’s Sister Files for Custody of Daughter

photo credit: Shutterstock Nipsey Hussle’s sister, Samantha Smith, has filed for legal guardianship of one of his children, 11-year-old Emani Asghedom. Samantha believes the child’s biological mother is unable to care for her. Emani was living with Nipsey before his death.  Samantha says she has assisted in the care of Emani throughout her life and…read more »

Attorney General William Barr Defends His 4-Page Conclusion of the Mueller Investigation, Will Not Release Full Report; Will Skip House Hearing on Thursday

Attorney General William Barr Defends His 4-Page Conclusion of the Mueller Investigation, Will Not Release Full Report; Will Skip House Hearing on Thursday

photo credit: bakdc On Wednesday, Attorney General William Barr spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his 4-page summary of the Mueller report regarding the Russian Investigation in the 2016 presidential election.  Special counsel Robert Mueller himself objected Barr’s 4-page summary, releasing his own letter raising concerns about Barr’s summary claiming it “did not fully capture…read more »

ECU Launches New App, LiveSafe to Keep Campus Safe

ECU Launches New App, LiveSafe to Keep Campus Safe

photo credit: Shutterstock In the wake of Tuesday’s horrific shooting at UNC-Charlotte, police at East Carolina University are urging every student to download an app that could help keep them safe if a similar situation unfolded here in the east. It’s called LiveSafe and police say it can provide students, faculty and staff with a…read more »

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