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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Meet Nick Boyd: The man saving Lenoir County homeowners' money
You’ve probably never met him and there’s a good chance you won’t recognize his name, but Nick Boyd has done something personally for you if you’re a homeowner in certain parts of Lenoir County: he’s saved you some hard-earned money.
BREAKING: Multiple agencies searching for potential drowning victim in Kinston
Several agencies — including the Kinston Fire Department, Kinston Police Department, Lenoir County Emergency Services, North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department and Southwood Fire Department — have been looking for a potential drowning victim in Kinston this afternoon. An eyewitness on the bank of the Neuse River behind the Family Dollar, 400 E. New Bern Road, Kinston, told officials he saw a woman along the bank of the river reach into the water to grab a bag. After watching her do that, he didn’t see her re-emerge from the river and, after going into the store, called officials to report what he’d seen.
One dead in La Grange following Tuesday night shooting
LA GRANGE — A La Grange man is dead following a shooting at a convenience store on Tuesday night.
On Monday, Feb. 22, at approximately 9 p.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies responded to the Stop N Go convenience store, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in La Grange for reports of a shooting. Deputies arrived and found one male subject deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Rabid raccoon found in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) has received confirmation from the North Carolina State Laboratory that another raccoon in the county has tested positive for rabies.
Lenoir County Emergency Services update
Lenoir County Emergency Services are working/have worked three events this afternoon:
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce held award ceremony
Thursday, the 111th annual meeting of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce and awards ceremony was held at the Kinston Country Club. The following awards were handed out:
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.