Neuse News Year in review: April
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on April’s most memorable articles.
Number 1
UPDATE: Sheriff's department identifies employee in tragic pedestrian accident
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/4/6/pedestrian-fell-hit-by-vehicle-on-queen-street
On behalf of the William's Family and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, it is with great sadness that we share the loss of one of our own.
Number 2
NAACP seeks answers on arrest, KPD investigates alleged police brutality
A video has been posted on social media involving the Kinston Police Department. The 18 second video shows what appears to be a KPD officer using force to detain an individual. The video was posted on Monday, April 12.
Number 3
Pedestrian named in KPD vehicle collision
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/4/29/pedestrian-named-in-kpd-vehicle-collision
At approximately 8:32 pm on April 28, 2021, the Highway Patrol was notified of a Kinston Police Department vehicle collision that resulted in a pedestrian fatality.
Number 4
City council approves multi-family apartments next to Kinston High School
The City of Kinston received a request from Halcon Companies to utilize a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family apartment units on an 8.61 acre tract on a lot just off North Queen Street, adjacent to Kinston High School.
Number 5
City officials update investigation into officer related incident
A press conference was held tonight with city officials, including Mayor Don Hardy, City Manager Tony Sears, Kinston Police Department's Chief Dilday, and Mayor Pro Tem Felicia Solomon in response to an officer related incident captured and shared on social media.
