Superintendent Brent Williams has provided the following statement: On behalf of the entire LCPS family, I want to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Qwa'Jay Briscoe. (Read the full statement in the story.)
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LCPS confirms fire fatality of a Banks Elementary student
A fire took the life of a Banks Elementary School student on Sunday, November 21, 2021. The mobile home fire located at 1879 Water Chestnut Drive in Kinston was reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Mike Parker: Community concern gave birth to North Lenoir VFD
Shortly after Christmas in 1964, a kitchen fire spread in to blaze that ravaged Winston Wheeler's home. At the time, the City of Kinston provided fire protection for county residents, but only one fire truck – Fire Engine No. 3 – was dedicated for use in fighting fires in the county.
Fire damages Kinston apartment Tuesday morning
A 911 call about a fire at the Kinston Village apartment complex came in around 9:40 a.m.
UPDATED: Fire at Maready Tire Company destroys trailer
A trailer behind Maready Tire Company caught fire Tuesday afternoon.
Dump trucks catch fire at local business Friday
An early morning blaze destroyed two dump trucks and damaged a third.
First responders honored with luncheon
An annual event to honor local heroes was renewed this week at the Kinston Community Center.
UPDATED 2/22/19: House fire kills two in La Grange Thursday morning
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office and Lenoir County Emergency Services have concluded the fire investigation that began yesterday morning on Maple Grove Drive. Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be electrical in nature. No foul play or criminal acts were associated with the fire.
TUESDAY UPDATE (6 P.M.): Search for driver of submerged tractor-trailer halted because of darkness
Search crews continue to look for the driver of the tractor-trailer that drove off a bridge into the Neuse River early Sunday morning.
UPDATED AT 8:10 p.m.: Vehicle submerged in Neuse River on U.S. 70 near Skinner's Bypass
An accident possibly involving a tractor-trailer being submerged in the Neuse River has closed U.S. 70 since 4 a.m. Sunday.