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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.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that North Lenoir Fire & Rescue completed their routine inspection and significantly improved their rating to a 3/9E. "I'd like to congratulate Chief Wade for the department's performance and for the hard work of all the department members," said Commissioner Causey. "The citizens should rest easy knowing they have a fine group of firefighters protecting them and their property in case of an emergency."
NC Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey visited Lenoir County on Wednesday, and recognized local firefighters for their life-saving efforts.
Emergency services personnel from across the county help wish 10-year-old Sophia Lavery with Cerebral Palsy a happy birthday.
According to sources, an employee at Canady’s Heavy Truck Parts at 5779 Hwy 70 was removing parts this afternoon and caught a fuel line on fire. Two tractor-trailers were damaged. North Lenoir Fire and Rescue and La Grange Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. No injuries report.
“The new rig is expected to serve our community for more than 20 years and will replace an aging Pierce Saber Engine that has been in service since 1998,” said Brian Wade, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue Chief.
North Lenoir Engine 2 will respond out of North Lenoir Station 2 on Hwy 258 North.
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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.
A building-sized pile of household appliances caught fire at Foss Recycling Tuesday afternoon.
Retired Kinston Fire Chief Don Crawford was among those receiving prestigious honors at the annual Lenoir County Emergency Services banquet this week.
The annual career fair at North Lenoir provided students with a chance to explore options for the future.
Over the coming days and weeks we are going to see a tremendous need for support. More than 170 blood drives have been forced to cancel through this week due to Hurricane Florence, resulting in more than 4,600 uncollected blood and platelet donations.
Jones said all storm preparations should be completed by Thursday. He advised that from Thursday onward, people needed to be able to be self-sufficient for at least five days. Anyone not able to accomplish this is advised to go to a shelter.
