RALEIGH - Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.
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Jones County Board of Commissioners addresses infrastructure, public safety, and community programs
The Jones County Board of Commissioners met Monday to approve significant financial commitments for county projects, including the construction of a new shell building in the industrial park and major upgrades to emergency services facilities. The meeting also saw extensive discussion on long-standing infrastructure concerns and a contentious debate over a change order for an EMS station.
Kinston Police Arrest Suspect in June 2 Shooting
An 18-year-old Kinston man has been arrested in connection with the June 2 shooting that left two people injured. Jaymeon Foye faces multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder. Kinston Police located and arrested Foye on June 16 without incident, and no further arrests are expected.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor
The Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for instructing and coordinating the College’s fire and rescue training programs by NCCCS and OSFM standards. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development.
Help Wanted: Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor
The Public Safety Fire Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for instructing and coordinating the College’s fire and rescue training programs by NCCCS and OSFM standards. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce Development.
Mayor Dontario Hardy named Vice Chair of national safety committee
Dontario Hardy, Mayor of Kinston, NC has been appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
NCDPS transfers some offenders into the community
NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks announced that the pandemic has prompted his department to transition some offenders to supervision in the community.
Governor Cooper orders flexibility in law enforcement training and certification
Executive Order No. 129 streamlines the hiring to frontline pipeline for law enforcement jobs. Governor Roy Cooper issued the order to create more flexibility in law enforcement training schedules during the state of emergency so that people training for new positions can pause their training and resume at a later date.