Leaders and citizens alike mourn the passing of Buddy Ritch, reflecting on his legacy of service and dedication to the city he loved.
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Lenoir County Council on Aging holds nonpartisan candidate forum to address aging population
The Lenoir County Council on Aging hosted a nonpartisan political forum for candidates in the upcoming 2024 election. The forum featured state and local candidates who addressed both the short- and long-term needs of the aging population.
Mayor Hardy honors community Leaders with Keys to the City at 2024 BBQ Fest
Mayor Dontario Hardy of Kinston bestowed the keys to the city upon several distinguished individuals during the 2024 BBQ Fest on the Neuse in downtown Kinston.
Beloved local sportswriter and family in need of our financial assistance
A man who has spent much of his adult life dedicated to covering prep sports and promoting young student-athletes in our area needs our help, Eastern North Carolina.
Longtime city manager set to leave Kinston
For the first time in nearly a decade, the city of Kinston is looking for a city manager.
During closed session of Tuesday’s regular meeting, City Manager Tony Sears tendered his resignation to the Kinston City Council; his final day in the position will be Aug. 17. He has accepted the deputy city manager position for the City of Wilson.
Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody
UPDATE: Maj. Ryan Dawson of Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody.
Suspect in custody: Robert Lee Strother is apprehended
Suspect Robert Lee Strother has been apprehended tonight. Strother, the subject of a man hunt by local law enforcement agencies in Lenoir and surrounding counties, shot LCSO Dep. Steven Key Thursday night and seriously wounding a Lenoir County resident Friday morning. Law enforcement searched for Strother throughout the day on Friday after locating the truck Strother stole.
LCSO Deputy shot in the line of duty
Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said that as daylight has faded to night, the manhunt continues for Robert Lee Strother.
The search continues inside the perimeter that has been established along the Kennedy Home Road corridor from Snake Road to Lang Skinner Road.
That search is being aided by night vision technology from several agencies, including the State Highway Patrol, Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the SBI.
“We are truly appreciative of all these agencies that are helping us find Mr. Strother,” Ingram said.
Hanks temporarily stepping down as editor of Neuse News
Bryan Hanks will be serving Lenoir County and Jones County as their public information officer before, during and after Hurricane Dorian.
WATCH Season 2, Episode 1 - Neuse News Sports Show
They sat, they laughed, they predicted... now let the games begin.
Second season of Neuse News Sports Show debuts Wednesday
Bryan Hanks and Junious Smith III will again host the Neuse News Sports Show presented by Lenoir Community College on Facebook Live. Wednesday’s season premiere is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Part 1: Wood Ducks are on the edge of history
Neuse News is publishing a five-part series on the Down East Wood Ducks’ historic 2019 season. Today’s Part 1 focuses on the history of professional baseball in Kinston.
Bryan Hanks: Meet our new team members
Bryan Hanks introduces you to Janet Sutton, Rudy Coggins and Laieke Abebe — three impressive community journalists.
Bryan Hanks: It's time for Novicki to take over SL hoops program
With Jeremy Barnett leaving South Lenoir for Kinston, Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks has an idea about who should be the next Blue Devils’ basketball coach.
Junious Smith III: A 'family' reunion of epic proportions included kangaroo jerky
Junious Smith III reminisces on last weekend’s trip to Pittsburgh with Neuse News Editor Bryan Hanks and Noah Clark to see a great friend.