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74-577: The first issue of the Somerville Journal was published December 8, 1870, by W. A. Greenough & Company, known for publishing directories. During the next few years the paper changed ownership several times, early owners including Russell H. Conwell , then a Somerville resident, and John A. Cummings , later mayor of the city. On October 20, 1876, the paper came under the control of the Somerville Journal Company, under

148-624: A bowling alley , skating rink , and health club. In 2012, Woodmen of the World constructed the Woodmen of the World Community Center and Lions Water Adventure Park, a 53,000 sq ft (4,900 m ) facility that offers a cardio and strength-training center, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, several corporate reception areas, and conference rooms, as well as a quarter-mile elevated track and several sporting courts. The center

222-412: A corner in the back. When he ran into her walking the streets one day, he told her not to worry that one day they'd build a new church so all the children could come in. Hattie May died at six years of age. When she died from diphtheria , she had saved 57 cents to contribute to the cause. The girl's mother told Reverend Conwell that Hattie May had been saving money to help build a bigger church and gave him

296-911: A dispatch to General Logan. But Conwell's health compelled him to resign and retire from service, whereupon he received an honorable discharge, as well as a certificate for faithful and patriotic service from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After the Civil War, Conwell studied law at the Albany Law School . Over the next several years, he worked as an attorney, journalist, and lecturer first in Minneapolis , then in Boston. Additionally, during this period, he published about 10 books, including campaign biographies of Ulysses S. Grant , Rutherford B. Hayes , and James A. Garfield . In 1880, he

370-669: A homeless shelter in Philadelphia. Conwell's name lives on in the present-day Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary , in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, an interdenominational evangelical theological seminary formed in 1969 by the merging of two former divinity schools, Conwell School of Theology of Temple University in Philadelphia and Gordon Divinity School in Wenham, Massachusetts . Russell Conwell Middle Magnet School in Philadelphia bears his name as well. The school yearbook

444-422: A man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went off in futile search for them. The new owner of his home discovered that a rich diamond mine was located right there on the property. Conwell elaborates on the theme through examples of success, genius, service, or other virtues involving ordinary Americans contemporary to his audience: "dig in your own backyard!" In A People's History of

518-560: A new economic development catalyst for Kinston and the surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina, was created to recognize the contributions of African Americans in numerous fields. It pays tribute to the more than 200,000 Black soldiers and 7,000 White officers of the United States Colored Troops who fought with the Union forces in the Civil War. It also honors Black military veterans from all wars, Carl Long and

592-572: A pass through the lines, he did not secure a permit to be absent from this post, nor did it appear that the 21-year-old Conwell understood the distinction. Twenty miles into his trip, Conwell learned that Confederate forces attacked and overran his company's position. When subsequently reported that the absence of Union officers contributed to the loss, Conwell was placed under arrest and detained in Newberne pending an investigation, resulting in him being accused of desertion by his detractors. Conwell

666-639: A significant portion of the population. The Roman Catholic community in Kinston has seen steady growth over the years with the migration of Hispanic workers to the area. Catholic migrants have also come from the Northeastern United States who work for the North Carolina Global TransPark and in nearby Greenville. Kinston at one time had a sizeable Jewish community. As with most Jewish communities in

740-519: A solo piece during evening services. Conwell's magnetic personality, high descriptive, practical, and engaging sermons soon drew crowds so large that the church outgrew its capacity to seat all that wanted to come. Reverend Conwell used the story of Hattie May Wiatt and her 57 cents to spur phenomenal fundraising to build a new church. Hattie May lived nearby, and she and other children were gathered outside when Conwell walked up one Sunday morning. Conwell carried Hattie May on his shoulders and sat her in

814-567: A three-year enlistment in the Second Massachusetts Artillery and was commissioned as a captain in command of Company D on September 9, 1863. He then returned to North Carolina and was placed in command of a fort in Newport Barracks. After his soldiers there had not been paid for three months, Conwell requested and received permission to travel to Newberne to secure remuneration for his men. While he secured

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888-599: A worldwide organization. The pastor was a speaker at a Christian Endeavor convention. Conwell was very impressed by the purpose and enthusiasm of the group. He later recommended the Christian Endeavor to the youth group of the church. On September 10, 1888, the Society of Christian Endeavor was finally organized. The Christian Endeavor youth groups continued to meet at the Church until the 1960s. Charles M. Davis,

962-426: A young deacon, approached the pastor with his desire to preach; however, Davis had little education and was without sufficient funds to continue his studies. Conwell agreed to tutor him. Over the next few days, seven prospective students met with Conwell, and Temple College was conceived. Conwell became president of the college, now known as Temple University. As the membership continued to grow to over one thousand and

1036-560: Is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina , United States, with a population of 19,900 as of the 2020 census . It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina. In 2009, Kinston won the All-America City Award . This marks the second time in 21 years the city has won the title. At the time of English settlement,

1110-737: Is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia , as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, "Acres of Diamonds". He was born in South Worthington , Massachusetts . Hailing from a New England family of English descent and the son of Massachusetts farmers, Conwell left home to attend the Wilbraham Wesleyan Academy and later Yale University . In 1862, before graduating from Yale, he enlisted in

1184-572: Is entitled Acres of Diamonds . Temple University's football team wear diamond decals on their helmets and diamond trim on their collars to reference Conwell's "Acres of Diamonds" speech. The film Johnny Ring and the Captain's Sword (1921) is based upon Conwell's writings regarding his experiences in the Civil War. The elementary school in Worthington, Massachusetts , his home town, bears his name. Kinston, North Carolina Kinston

1258-777: Is home to the CSS Neuse , which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Its remains are on display in the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center. The Lenoir County Confederate Memorial, the Caswell family cemetery, and the Lenoir County Korean and Vietnam War Memorial are located nearby. There is also a Civil War Trails marker. The Cultural Heritage Museum, built in 2000 on South Queen Street as

1332-514: Is in the Atlantic coastal plain region of North Carolina. It is mainly on the northeast side of the Neuse River, and is northeast of the center of Lenoir County. It is 26 miles (42 km) east of Goldsboro , 30 miles (48 km) south of Greenville , and 35 miles (56 km) west of New Bern . The Atlantic Ocean at Emerald Isle is 57 miles (92 km) to the southeast, and Raleigh ,

1406-469: Is in the form of an amphitheatre, and has seating capacity for between six and seven hundred persons. It is finished with great taste and completeness. The ceiling is frescoed , the windows are of stained glass and the pews of hardwood and handsomely upholstered. The edifice cost about $ 70,000. Conwell ended evening services by holding an hour of prayer, leading song services, and giving commentary relevant to his sermons . The musical pastor often performed

1480-570: Is not a poor person in the United States who was not made poor by his own shortcomings... Conwell's capacity to establish Temple University and his other civic projects largely derived from the income that he earned from this speech. The book has been regarded as a classic of New Thought literature since the 1870s. After Conwell's death, proceeds from this speech were dedicated to the Sunday Breakfast Association ,

1554-612: Is not served directly by passenger trains. The closest Amtrak station is 40 miles (64 km) to the northwest in Wilson . Kinston is served by the Kinston Regional Jetport ( IATA : ISO , ICAO : KISO ). From here, Bill Harrelson of Fredericksburg, Virginia , left and returned on his Guinness world record-setting "around-the-globe-over-the-poles" flight in his custom-built Lancair N6ZQ, between December 2014 and January 2015. Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1628-454: Is served by UNC Lenoir Health Care , a nonprofit hospital located near NC 11 in Kinston. The hospital offers inpatient, outpatient and preventive healthcare services for the residents of Lenoir , Greene and Jones counties. General services include general medical, surgical, obstetrical , and gynecological care. Specialized services include cardiology , pulmonology , oncology , radiology , urology , and vascular surgery . Kinston

1702-450: Is the closest major airport, 96 miles (154 km) northwest of Kinston, with service to more than 45 domestic and international destinations. Intercity bus service to Kinston is provided by Greyhound . As with most of North Carolina, Kinston is predominantly Protestant with large concentrations of Baptists , Methodists , and various other evangelical groups. Episcopalians , Presbyterians , and Disciples of Christ also constitute

1776-624: The 2nd North Carolina Union Volunteer Infantry Regiment were executed by hanging in the city. These men had been captured in the Battle of New Bern by Confederate troops, and were found to have previously served in North Carolina Partisan Ranger units. General George Pickett ordered that they should be court martialed for desertion from the Confederate Army, and the subsequent hangings were carried out by

1850-531: The Negro Baseball League players, local heroes, and Africa and Black history in general. The museum intends to generate jobs and promote economic expansion opportunities. Kinston is home to several notable restaurants. The Chef & the Farmer, recipient of a James Beard Award, started by Vivian Howard and Ben Knight, is located in downtown Kinston. The PBS series A Chef's Life focuses on

1924-510: The Somerville Journal , which on May 12, 2022 was merged with the Medford Transcript to form The Transcript & Journal . Later editors include: By at least 2018, editor Julia Taliesin was simultaneously the paper's only full-time reporter. Russell H. Conwell Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister , orator, philanthropist, author, lawyer, and writer. He

1998-861: The Union Army during the American Civil War . Conwell desired to enlist in the war effort shortly after its outbreak in 1861, but could not initially gain the approval of his father, Martin Conwell. His abolitionist father ultimately changed his mind, allowing Conwell to enlist in Company "F" of the 27th Massachusetts Volunteers, better known as the "Mountain Boys". Conwell and the Mountain Boys served in North Carolina and first engaged

2072-434: The 1960s, with the shift in textile production overseas. Efforts to reinvigorate the economy through various means have had limited success. Kinston was heavily impacted by flooding in 1996 and 1999. Hurricane Fran struck the North Carolina coast on September 5, 1996, and brought 16 inches (410 mm) of rain to the area, causing the Neuse River to flood portions of the city. On September 16, 1999, Hurricane Floyd struck

2146-570: The 54th Regiment, North Carolina Troops under the command of General Robert Hoke . Fifteen of these men were from Jones County and had all started their service in the 8th Battalion North Carolina Partisan Rangers. The Battle of Wyse Fork , also known as the Battle of Southwest Creek (March 7–10, 1865), took place very near the city. At this later battle, the Confederate ram Neuse was scuttled to avoid capture by Union troops. Remnants of

2220-521: The Dobbs Youth Development Center juvenile correctional facility in Kinston. The facility, which opened in 1944, has a prisoner capacity of 44. In the 2017 municipal elections, Democratic candidate Dontario Hardy beat incumbent B.J. Murphy by a margin of 205 votes. City Councilman Robert A. Swinson IV was re-elected alongside newcomer Kristal Suggs, completing Kinston's first ever all African-American city council. Kinston

2294-464: The John Y. Huber Company of Philadelphia. Before his death in 1925, Conwell would deliver it over 6,152 times around the world. The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune; the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to an Arab guide, about

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2368-539: The Neuse River on Heritage Street in Kinston. Union Army forces occupied the city following the battle. United States troops were assigned to the area through the Reconstruction era . Despite the hardships of war and Reconstruction, the population of the city continued to grow. By 1870, the population had increased to 1,100 people and grew to more than 1,700 within a decade. During the late 19th century, an expansion into new areas of industry occurred, most notably

2442-972: The Sand in the Streets concert series held at Pearson Park, the Annual BBQ Festival on the Neuse River, and the Festival on the Neuse. Kinston's Grainger Stadium was home to the Down East Wood Ducks , a Class A Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League from 2017 to 2024. It was previously home to the Kinston Indians minor league baseball team, as well as youth and college level baseball tournaments. The town first hosted professional baseball in 1908 and among

2516-635: The Somerville Journal Building included the Journal of Education , the American Primary Teacher , and The Writer . A founder of The Writer , William Henry Hills, bought an interest in the Somerville Journal Company in 1890, and was reported as editor of the Journal and president of the Company in 1895. The "Pencilings" column of the Journal became popular, with excerpts appearing in newspapers nationwide. It

2590-812: The Stickney Building on Pearl Street, and later moved to Gilman Square. It was united with the Somerville Journal in 1901. By the 1980s the Somerville Journal had been acquired by the Dole Publishing Company, publishers of the Cambridge Chronicle . When Dole was acquired by Fidelity Investments in 1991, it became the Bay State Newspaper Company , which in turn was merged into the Community Newspaper Company in 1996. This

2664-466: The Sunday School to even greater numbers, a larger facility was needed. Consequently, on March 29, 1889, a contract was negotiated to build the new church. The ground was broken for the new building on March 27, 1889, and the cornerstone was laid on July 13, 1889. On February 15, 1891, Conwell preached his last sermon in the old church at Marvine and Berks Streets. He preached the first sermon at

2738-429: The United States , historian Howard Zinn comments that the message was that anyone could get rich if he tried hard enough, while implying that Conwell held elitist attitudes by quoting the following from his speech: I say that you ought to get rich, and it is your duty to get rich ... The men who get rich may be the most honest men you find in the community. Let me say here clearly ... ninety-eight out of one hundred of

2812-608: The area was inhabited by the Neusiok people. Preceding the historic tribe, indigenous peoples of a variety of cultures had lived in the area for thousands of years. Before the English colonists established the city, they called the area "Atkins Bank", referring to a bluff once owned by Robert Atkins just above the Neuse River . Atkins Bank was the site of farms, a tobacco warehouse, and a Church of England mission . Kinston

2886-993: The area, bringing 17 inches (430 mm) of rain. It caused what locals have called the "Flood of the Century". The National Register of Historic Places lists these Kinston sites: American Tobacco Company Prizery , Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Freight Depot , Baptist Parsonage , Robert L. Blalock House , B. W. Canady House , CSS Neuse , Hill-Grainger Historic District , Hotel Kinston , Jesse Jackson House , Kennedy Memorial Home Historic District , Kinston Apartments , Kinston Baptist-White Rock Presbyterian Church , Kinston Battlefield , Kinston Commercial Historic District , Kinston Fire Station-City Hall , Lenoir County Courthouse , Mitchelltown Historic District , Peebles House , Peoples Bank Building , Queen-Gordon Streets Historic District , Standard Drug No. 2 , Sumrell and McCoy Building , Trianon Historic District , Tull-Worth-Holland Farm , and Dempsey Wood House . Kinston

2960-406: The battle of Kennesaw Mountain, now Lieutenant-Colonel Conwell's arm and shoulder were broken during battle from an exploding artillery shell. While recovering from this injury, the atheist Conwell converted to Christianity in large part due to the heroism exhibited by his loyal private assistant, John H. Ring. Upon recovering from this latest injury, Colonel Conwell was assigned to Washington with

3034-459: The church was located at Berks and Mervine. That building was demolished in 1969 to make way for Temple University's Gladfelter and Anderson Halls. The December 4, 1882 issue of The Public Ledger reported the following about the new minister and church: Dedication of a New Baptist Church services conducted by the Rev. Russell H. Conwell, late of Massachusetts. The church proper on the upper story

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3108-424: The city "Kinston" in 1784 to show the population's disavowal of royalty. In 1833, Kinston briefly became "Caswell", in honor of Governor Caswell, but the name Kinston was restored the following year. Commissioners appointed to design the town began to accept "subscriptions" for numbered lots. To keep a lot, subscribers were required to build brick homes of specific dimensions within three years or lose their rights to

3182-549: The city was $ 26,630, and for a family was $ 35,867. Males had a median income of $ 28,688 versus $ 21,442 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,779. About 19.7% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 32.0% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (earlier the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ) operates

3256-507: The city was 35.27% White, 62.64% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.14% of the population. Of the 9,829 households, 28.0% had children under 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were not families. About 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who

3330-428: The coins. Reverend Conwell had the 57 cents turned into 57 pennies , told the congregation the story of little Hattie May, and auctioned the pennies for a return of about $ 250. In addition, 54 of the 57 pennies were returned to Reverend Conwell, and he later put them up on display. On June 28, 1886, a nearby house at the corner of Broad and Berks streets, referred to as The Temple because the property owner did not want

3404-599: The house to be called a church until the mortgage was fully paid, was investigated for purchase by the Wiatt Mite Society, which was organized for the purpose of taking the 57 cents and enlarging on them sufficiently to buy the property for the Primary Department of the Sunday school. A few days later, the congregation agreed to purchase the lot. The first payment for the lot was 57 cents. The property

3478-442: The land that the school was built upon and donated money to fund one-half of the building's $ 182,340 general contractor's fee. After the decision in 1970 to make way for the newly constructed and integrated Kinston High School , it served as Kinston Jr. High School until 1987 (when ninth-grade students were moved to the campus of Kinston High School and eighth-grade students were relocated to the campus of Rochelle Middle School). After

3552-498: The many alumni is Rick Ferrell , who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame , Manny Ramirez , and Lonnie Chisenhall . The Kinston Drag Strip hosts a variety of motor-sports events throughout the year. Kinston also has three golf courses: Kinston Country Club, Falling Creek Country Club, and Bill Fay Park Par 3 Golf Course. Barnet Park is home to a disc golf course. The Galaxy of Sports recreational facility includes

3626-588: The new building on March 1. Sixty people were baptized in the afternoon, and several addresses were given. The Rev. L. B. Hartman, the first minister, was present. The celebration continued throughout the week, and the church was filled to capacity for all of its services. The new church later became known as The Baptist Temple. The congregation of the church continues today as the Grace Baptist Church . The original inspiration for "Acres of Diamonds", his most famous essay, occurred in 1869 when Conwell

3700-487: The onset of the Civil War , Camp Campbell and Camp Johnston were established near the city as training camps, and a bakery on Queen Street was converted to produce hardtack in large quantities. Also, a factory for the production of shoes for the military was located in Kinston. The Battle of Kinston took place in and around the city on December 14, 1862. From February 5 to February 22, 1864, twenty two Union soldiers of

3774-452: The opposition at Kinston, North Carolina . There Conwell gained a reputation for self-sacrifice. During the "Gum Swamp" expedition, he returned to the battlefield to retrieve the bodies of two of his deceased soldiers, and later during the same campaign purposefully drew enemy fire upon his position – resulting in his being shot in the shoulder – in order to gain a tactical advantage on his Confederate adversaries. On September 25, 1862 he

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3848-798: The presidency of J. O. Hayden. Hayden later became president of two Somerville banks, and treasurer of Middlesex County . With the change of ownership, the paper, which had previously been printed in Boston , began to be printed in Somerville, first in an office on the third floor of the Hill Building in Union Square , then, in July 1894, in the Somerville Journal Building , built for that purpose. Other magazines printed in

3922-425: The production of horse-drawn carriages . Kinston also became a major tobacco - and cotton -trading center. By the start of the 20th century, more than 5 million pounds of tobacco were being sold annually in Kinston's warehouses. Along with the growth in population and industry came a growth in property values. Some parcels increased in value more than five-fold within a 20-year period. On April 6, 1916, Joseph Black

3996-468: The property. The town was laid out with border streets named East, North, and South, with the western border the Neuse River . The two principal roads within these borders were named for King George and Queen Charlotte . They remain King and Queen Street to this day. Other streets were named in honor of Governor Arthur Dobbs (later renamed Independence Street) and the commissioners. In December 1791, an act

4070-777: The restaurant, owners, and local farmers from whom it sources. Also a proponent of sustainable practices and local ingredients, Mother Earth Brewing was founded in Kinston in the summer of 2008. Other local attractions include the Neuseway Nature Center and Planetarium , the Kinston Center for the Arts, the Global Transit Park (GTP), Grainger Stadium , the Caswell Center, and Lenoir Memorial Hospital . Annual festivities in Kinston include

4144-434: The rich men of America are honest. That is why they are rich. That is why they are trusted with money. That is why they carry on great enterprises and find plenty of people to work with them. It is because they are honest men. ... I sympathize with the poor, but the number of poor who are to be sympathized with is very small. To sympathize with a man whom God has punished for his sins ... is to do wrong. ... Let us remember there

4218-408: The rural South , it has seen a steady decline. Temple Israel , Kinston's only synagogue , has a few remaining members. One of Kinston's most notable buildings is the Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center , formerly Grainger High School. Constructed in 1924 after a fire destroyed the previous Kinston High School building, the school was named after Jesse W. Grainger, a local truck farmer who owned

4292-519: The school's closure, the building was sold to a private developer, who renovated the school and turned it into a performing arts center. The property was most recently sold to the Landmark Development Group, which renovated the building into Grainger Elderly Housing, a 57-unit apartment complex for low-income elderly residents. The Neuse Regional Library system is headquartered in Kinston and operates branches in Kinston, LaGrange , and Pink Hill , as well as locations in Greene and Jones Counties. Kinston

4366-400: The sermon where Conwell tells this story in full is available at Temple University Libraries. In September 1887, at the Centennial Celebration of the United States Constitution , money received from the Wiatt Mite Society was given "for the success of the new Temple". This was the first time the name "Temple" was used in place of the church name. In 1888, the youth group considered becoming

4440-405: The ship have been salvaged, and were on display at Richard Caswell Park on West Vernon Avenue. A climate-controlled museum has been built on downtown Queen Street, and has moved the hulk there to prevent further deterioration of the original ship's remains. A full-scale replica vessel ( Ram Neuse II ) has been constructed near the original's resting place (known as the "Cat's Hole") beside the bank of

4514-420: The state capital, is 80 miles (130 km) to the northwest. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city of Kinston has a total area of 18.6 sq mi (48.1 km ), of which 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km ), or 0.95%, is covered by water. According to the Köppen climate classification , Kinston has a humid subtropical climate , Cfa on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Kinston

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4588-402: Was 103 °F (39.4 °C) on July 20, 1977, and August 20–22, 1983, while the coldest temperature recorded was −2 °F (−18.9 °C) on January 21, 1985. As of the 2020 United States census , 19,900 people, 8,901 households, and 5,050 families were residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States Census , 21,677 people were living in the city. The racial makeup of the city

4662-412: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29,and the average family size was 2.94. In the city, the age distribution was 24.4% under 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 74.6 males. The median income for a household in

4736-449: Was 67.7% Black, 27.8% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race, and 1.1% from two or more races. About 2.4% were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. As of the census of 2000, 23,688 people, 9,829 households, and 6,074 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,415.7 people/sq mi (546.7/km ). The 11,229 housing units averaged 671.1/sq mi (259.1/km ). The racial makeup of

4810-433: Was commissioned as a captain (to rank from September 9, 1862) and placed in command of Company F of the 46th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment . He was mustered out of service, along with his regiment, on July 29, 1863. After his nine-month enlistment, Conwell returned home to Massachusetts to convalesce after contracting a dangerous fever that plagued him throughout the summer of 1863. Upon regaining health, he volunteered for

4884-432: Was conveyed to the church on January 31, 1887. In that same house, the first classes of Temple College, later Temple University, were held. The house was later sold to allow Temple College to move and the Baptist Temple (now the Temple Performing Arts Center) to grow, and still, more of that money went towards founding the Samaritan Hospital . This story so touched Conwell that he repeated it many times. The transcript for

4958-412: Was created by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly in December 1762 as "Kingston", in honor of King George III , who had just recently ascended to the throne. The bill to incorporate it was introduced by Richard Caswell, who made his home there and later served as the first governor of the state of North Carolina from 1776 to 1780. After victory in the American Revolution , the citizens renamed

5032-403: Was mustered out of the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery on May 20, 1864. While he claimed that he was later reinstated by General James B. McPherson , no military records confirm his statement. Two months into his detention, and prior to the completion of the investigation, Conwell was assigned to Nashville, Tennessee, in June 1864 to join General MacPherson's movement against Atlanta. During

5106-437: Was ordained as a Baptist minister and took over a congregation in Lexington, Massachusetts . Alexander Reed, a leader of the Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia , heard Conwell preach when he visited him in Lexington, Massachusetts , and recommended that Conwell become a pastor for his congregation. The official "call" was made on October 16, 1882. Conwell's first sermon at Grace Baptist was on November 30, 1882. At this time

5180-438: Was passed in the General Assembly to abolish Dobbs County and form Lenoir and Glasgow (now Greene) Counties. At that time, Kinston was designated the county seat for Lenoir County. Kinston was incorporated as a town through an act of the legislature in January 1849, after which the population grew rapidly. In 1850, the population was estimated at 455 people, and just 10 years later, it had more than doubled to over 1000. During

5254-402: Was sold by Fidelity in 2001 to the Boston Herald , which sold it in 2006 to GateHouse Media . During GateHouse ownership, the former CNC papers took on the present "Wicked Local" branding. In 2019 GateHouse was merged with Gannett , the largest newspaper publisher in the United States. In March 2022 Gannett announced plans to merge or discontinue many of its Massachusetts properties, including

5328-543: Was started by George Russell Jackson, an editor of the Journal , continued for a year by C. H. Hoyt, and then, from January 1885, by Hills. Other notable people associated with the Journal include Leon M. Conwell , later Mayor of Somerville, and Barbara Galpin , one of the first women in the publishing business in Massachusetts. A rival newspaper, the Somerville Citizen was started in 1888, first in

5402-585: Was taken from the Lenoir County Jail and lynched by a mob of armed men. He was accused of assisting his son in an escape attempt. New industries were founded, including lumber and cotton mills, as North Carolina businessmen invested in processing their own crops. Professional sports were introduced in the form of a minor league baseball team. Later growth came from a DuPont plant for the manufacture of polyester fibers, and manufacturing plants for pharmaceuticals . Growth finally slowed following

5476-712: Was traveling in the Middle East. The work began as a speech, "at first given," wrote Conwell in 1913, "before a reunion of my old comrades of the Forty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment, which served in the Civil War and in which I was captain." It was delivered as a lecture on the Chautauqua circuit prior to his becoming pastor of the Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia in 1882 and was first published in book form in 1890 by

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