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NEW INFO: Kinston police investigating Plaza Boulevard shooting

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Police are sharing updates on a shooting in Kinston this morning. They say a man was shot in the hand on Plaza Boulevard. According to the department, the victim then went to Pollock Street and called police. Chief Keith Goyette tells WITN that the man’s injuries...

Kinston, NC · 5h

WITN

Victim in critical condition; online rumors clarified in Duplin Co. shooting

DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office says the victim of yesterday’s shooting is in critical condition, and Magnolia police are dispelling rumors about where shots were fired. A person was shot in the abdominal area yesterday near Magnolia, according to officials. They are in...

Duplin County, NC · 2d

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Deputies investigating shooting in Duplin County, victim's injuries not life-threatening

MAGNOLIA, Duplin County — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Duplin County that left one person with injuries described as non-life-threatening. According to Duplin County Sheriff's Office, deputies and officers with the Magnolia Police Department are on the scene at the Dollar General in Magnolia. Investigators are still working...

Duplin County, NC · 2d

WNCT

Man arrested in Kinston for indecent liberties with a child

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Kinston Police Department arrested a suspect involved in the sexual abuse of a child. On October 11, officers received a report of sexual abuse involving a 7-year-old child at the Neuseway Park Campground. Detectives identified the suspect as 45-year-old Carl Vick III, an acquaintance of the […]

Kinston, NC · 1d

Neuse News

Wayne County Man Arrested Following Theft and Fraud Investigation

On July 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft from a residence in the 1100 block of S. Croom Bland Road. During the initial investigation, it was determined that two firearms, money, and a debit card had been taken from the residence.

Wayne County, NC · 2d

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2026 Mount Olive Christmas Parade Grand Marshals named

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community.

Mt Olive, NC · 1d

WNCT

Kinston Police report power outages in local neighborhoods

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston Police Department is reporting there is a power outage in the City of Kinston. According to reports, the power outage is occurring in some neighborhoods around Carey Road and Kinston Public Services is working diligently to restore power as soon as possible. Nine On Your Side will keep you […]

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17-year-old facing multiple charges including murder in Wayne County shooting

A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges including murder after a juvenile victim was found unresponsive and not breathing following a shooting in Wayne County, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said. The Wayne County Communications Center received a report of a shooting around 5:22 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the...

Wayne County, NC · 2d

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Goldsboro Shooting Leaves Smithfield Man Dead, Woman Fighting for Life

A 41-year-old Smithfield man was shot dead and a 37-year-old Smithfield woman was left fighting for her life after gunfire erupted on N. Jefferson Avenue in Goldsboro on Monday night. Police say the investigation into the shooting, which they are treating as a murder, remains ongoing with no details yet released about what led to the violence.

Goldsboro, NC · 1d

Neuse News

Kinston man sentenced to up to 43 years for setting woman on fire in 2020

A Kinston man has been sentenced to 34 to 43 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a 2020 incident in which he set a woman on fire.

Kinston, NC · 1d

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Kinston driver charged after deputies find loaded AR-style pistol under seat

KINSTON, Lenoir County — Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a black Dodge Charger near Skinner’s Bypass and Highway 11-55 around 3:38 a.m. Nov. 7 after finding its registration had been revoked. Deputies found a loaded AR-style pistol under the driver’s seat, according to the sheriff’s office....

WITN

Wayne County town recognized for New Year’s ‘drop’

MT. OLIVE, N.C. (WITN) - The New Year’s Eve drop in a Wayne County town was nominated as one of the best in the United States. USA Today recognized the Mount Olive New Year’s Eve pickle drop. Held at the University of Mount Olive, it is the fourth...

Wayne County, NC · 23h

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Smith moves ahead of Murphy in close 3rd District race

Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. has moved ahead of Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy in the race to represent North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir, Greene and Jones counties.

North Carolina · 1d

WNCT

Bill Fay Tennis Courts in Kinston closed after vandalism, fire set on courts

KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Bill Fay Tennis Courts in Kinston are currently closed following an act of vandalism where fire was set on the courts. According to the Kinston/Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Department, fire was set on the court, damaging a bench and corner of a fence. The department is reminding the public […]

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La Grange man faces charges after Nash County pursuit

BAILEY, Nash County — An 18-year-old La Grange man faces felony charges after a vehicle pursuit Monday, according to the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office identified him as Dajuan Lamont Willie Goode. Deputies say Goode was driving a stolen Hyundai that fled a traffic stop...

Nash County, NC · 1d

Duplin Times

Retiring DSS director recognized by county commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, during which retired Department of Social Services Director Annie Murrell was honored with a plaque of appreciation and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Lance Davis, county health and human services director, presented the honors to Murrell, saying it was “an honor and a privilege.” “Annie’s spent 30 years with the county,” he explained. “She retired as the director over social services. I’m gonna tell you I had a hard time thinking what I wanted to say because how do you explain somebody’s dedication? And the one thing that kept coming back was the word dedication.” He went on to say that Murrell was dedicated not only to her job, but to her family, her sorority and her church. “You’re a true definition of what everybody strives to be,” Davis told her, pointing out that she had worked in multiple areas of DSS, including child protective services, adult protective services, child support, and ultimately director. “You are something that our whole agency strives to become.” Commission Chair Dexter Edwards stated that he wanted to reiterate everything Davis said. “We really hate to lose you, but

Duplin County, NC · 2d

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Sweet Potatoes, Fast Loading, and Family Pride at This Princeton, North Carolina Farm

Somewhere in Johnston County, a family farm sends mountains of sweet potatoes out the door, and some of them end up as far away as San Francisco. Truck drivers who load there talk about it the way most people talk about a favorite breakfast spot. They mention the friendly crew,...

Princeton, NC · 23h

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Pam Pack travel to top-seeded East Duplin in second round

No. 16 Washington (4-7) at No. 1 East Duplin (9-1) * Washington's playoff run continues after a 34-28 win over Eastern Wayne last Thursday. It was the program's first playoff win since a 48-40 victory at Cummings on Nov. 12, 2021. * A win Friday would send the Pam Pack...

Washington, NC · 2d

Duplin Times

12 men honored for their service to community at Zeta event

WARSAW — The women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Gamma Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter (GAPZ), held their inaugural Men of Distinction event on Saturday, Nov. 7. During the event, 12 local men were honored for their work in the community. “It was an evening of elegance and excellence,” said GAPZ President Barbaina Houston-Black. “The Men of Distinction were celebrated and honored last night, and the speaker, Pastor Rickie Houston, did an amazing job. He reminded us that a legacy is not about physical inheritance but how we impact others’ lives. Each of the men we chose has a legacy of helping others, and we really enjoyed getting the opportunity to honor them.” The honorees included: James Cooper, Dr. Melvin Felton, attorney and Board of Education member Reginald Kenan, Dr. Willie Gillespie, Commissioner Jesse Dowe, Tony Bennett, Commissioner Wayne Branch, Major William Jeffers, Reverend Cameron Hankins, Reverend Ikeem Graham, Reverend Christopher Rose, and Reverend Michael McDougald. “I am deeply honored and humbled to have received the Men of Distinction award at last night’s gala alongside 11 remarkable men,” Bennett said. “The program was beautiful, and being in the presence of so many great men made the evening even more meaningful.

Warsaw, NC · 1d

Neuse News

LCC's Annie Brings Familiar Faces Back to the Stage

From bustling New York City streets to the halls of the White House, Annie is filled with colorful characters who help make its story unforgettable. Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' production brings together returning performers and emerging talent, each adding a distinctive voice to the world of this beloved musical.