All tagged chris decker
As a third-generation volunteer firefighter and a 19-year member of the fire service, I care deeply about protecting our community and ensuring that local fire departments are equipped to respond to emergencies and protect the citizens they serve. I currently serve as a captain and a member of the Board of Directors for North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and I am deeply concerned about a proposed reduction in our county’s volunteer fire department tax rates that I believe puts public safety at risk.
Trenton, NC - Jones County is excited to announce the launch of its new website, JonesCountyNC.gov. Developed through partnership with Edge360 Creative, the redesigned website highlights county services and presents information for residents, visitors, and community partners in a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate interface.
On Friday, March 4th, North Lenoir Volunteer Fire & Rescue took delivery of 48 smoke detectors from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. The smoke detectors were donated as part of the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Smoke Alarm Canvassing Grant, a program designed to reduce fire deaths and injuries in high-risk fire areas.
Neuse News is grateful to be in Kinston, and thankful for the many businesses in and around town that have provided us with services we loved throughout the year. The team at Neuse News took a moment to give love to the places they are thankful to have found homes in Kinston.
UPDATE: According to Lenoir County Fire Marshall Dustin Burkett, Lenoir County Emergency Services has identified the victim from the fatal fire on Saturday, Dec. 28 on Hwy 258 as William Russell, 71 years of age.
ORIGINAL Story: Two house fires in Lenoir County in two days claims the life of one victim and injures another.
On this episode of The Journey, peek inside the culture of Magic Mile Media and Neuse News in Kinston. A culture that includes taking credit for getting Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the office, to Junious pointing out two sides of a story, to BJ's conversation about social media philosophy, and more.
