Leaders and citizens alike mourn the passing of Buddy Ritch, reflecting on his legacy of service and dedication to the city he loved.
Two people out of jail under pretrial release are back behind bars after committing felony larceny of a motor vehicle.
On Sunday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 700 block of East Lenoir Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a 15-year-old male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his extremities.
Buddy Ritch, former mayor of Kinston, passed away Monday evening, leaving behind a significant legacy of community service. O.A. “Buddy Ritch was 95. He served as mayor from 1985-1997 and for a fourth term from 2005-2009.
Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
A short while ago, our dishwasher at home broke. Like many of you, my family and I went to Lowe’s in Kinston to look for a new one. We bought a replacement and had it installed. I didn’t give much thought to where it was made or who built it.
RALEIGH — The 2024 election cycle will be one for the history books — be they about American politics generally or North Carolina specifically.
This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children. Duties will be performed at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry Field Center located in Kinston, NC.
Linwood Earl Shivar, born on July 14, 1947, in Kinston, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on November 10, 2024, at his home in Kinston. Surrounded by his close family. A service of love and remembrance will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Hwy 58 S. in Kinston on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with visitation following. Burial will take place at Westview Cemetery on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m
On Saturday, November 16, two living history programs will be offered in Kinston. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on November 16, the CSS Neuse II, the full-scale replica of the CSS Ram Neuse on the corner of North Herritage and West Gordon Streets, will host a living history program titled “Naval Rendezvous.”
Step into the dazzling charm of Hello, Dolly! as Lenoir Community College transports you to the vibrant streets of 1890s New York City. Join the unstoppable Dolly Levi, a matchmaker with a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, as she navigates love, laughter, and second chances.
The Sociology Instructor is responsible for providing quality, engaging, college-level instruction to LCC students via the use of seated and/or online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group teaching methods.
The Down East Bird Dawgs, along with the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, are excited to announce the hiring of Brett Wellman as the team’s first Field Manager!
The State Employees’ Credit Union recently awarded the SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship to two Lenoir Community College students: Luther Paugh of Kinston, a student in the Welding Technology program, and Franchesca King of Greenville, a student in the Radiography program.
The Sociology Instructor is responsible for providing quality, engaging, college-level instruction to LCC students via the use of seated and/or online courses, one-on-one instruction, and whole group teaching methods.
A tragic hit-and-run at Kinston's Carver Courts Apartment Complex on Friday evening left a two-year-old girl dead and a 35-year-old man seriously injured. Kinston Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect, Rashaun Wade, 22, the child’s father, who now faces charges of second-degree murder, felony hit-and-run, and DWI.
The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market update for November 9, 2024. The Farmer’s Market will be open on Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Packing your meals with protein has become quite the food trend for 2024. There are many really good reasons for cooking high protein meals for you and your family. Protein is super important for building strong muscles, plus it keeps your metabolism revved up throughout the day.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to identify individuals and a vehicle used in two separate business breaking-and-enterings that occurred Monday Nov. 4 between the hours of 3:20-5:30 a.m. The businesses are located at 1893 Hwy 70 East (Tricky Ricky’s) and 2358 Hwy 11-55 (Minutes To Win It).
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hello, Dolly! as Lenoir Community College brings to life a tale filled with joy, romance, and the bustling energy of 1890s New York. Audiences will be captivated by Dolly Levi, a charming and determined matchmaker with a heart full of dreams and a gift for making magic happen in unexpected ways.
I have a Soror and friend whom I met when we were representing clients on different sides of a case in 1983. As opposing counsel, we were supposed to have differing positions for which we argued. And I guess we actually did that
Leonard Basden, 87, of Dover, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC with his wife by his bedside.
Viola Earldean "Dean" Price Carraway, known to family and friends as Dean, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11am at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:06 AM, Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a subject that struck a pole with a vehicle at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Harvey St. Officers were also advised that the subject driving the vehicle appeared to have been shot.
On the morning of November 4, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, officers from C-Squad responded to a reported breaking and entering on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue. The caller, a juvenile, informed authorities that 32-year-old Omar Wilkes had unlawfully entered their home before fleeing the scene.
I am humbled and grateful to the citizens of Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir Counties for electing me to be your State Senator. I look forward to continuing to serve you and working with my colleagues in the Senate for the betterment of our communities and our state.
Preliminary results from the North Carolina 2024 General Election show a strong voter turnout, with 67.01% of registered voters casting ballots. As of 11:42 p.m. on election night, 92.36% of precincts (2,455 out of 2,658) have reported results, reflecting over 5.2 million votes.
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Leaders and citizens alike mourn the passing of Buddy Ritch, reflecting on his legacy of service and dedication to the city he loved.
We’re finally here - Election Day! As many people vented their frustrations about national, state, and local politics on social media this election (and I’m sure it’s not over, gahhhhhh), it’s common to see heated debates, complaints, and accusations aimed at politicians and the government. However, real change doesn’t come from being a keyboard warrior—it comes from taking action.
LCPS Board of Education member, Dr. Kimberly Outlaw-Starkey, wears many hats in her life. On top of representing District 3 in the Board of Education, she’s a psychotherapist, teaches multiple courses at several universities, and writes textbooks in her spare time.
Neuse News publisher BJ Murphy sat down with Bruce Hill, incumbent Lenoir County Public Schools Board Member, to discuss his campaign to retain his At-Large seat in the upcoming election.
