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Public assistance needed: Kinston Police urge tips in murder probe

The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Retho Gardner (39) of Kinston in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. The Kinston Police Department has obtained warrants for Mario Devon King (34) in connection with the shooting and murder of Franklin Antonio Bowden II. Mr. King is wanted for First Degree Murder and should be considered armed and dangerous.

BJ Murphy: The Evolution of Neuse News - Five Years of Local Impact

As I stroll down Queen St., looking back on the five-year journey of Neuse News, I'm struck by the crucial role we've come to play in our community. When we embarked on this venture, we were simply a group of friends, concerned by the glaring absence of local news reporting and community relevance. We noticed a lack of accountability for public officials and a lack of accessible information for our neighbors. In starting Neuse News, we didn't claim to be seasoned journalists or skilled videographers. Through our publication, social media presence, website, newsletter, and breaking news text alerts, we've aimed to counteract the decline of corporately-owned print news and provide a trusted news source for our community.

Not just the run-of-the-mill book report

If one entered Greene Early College's Cafeteria during the final two weeks of school, they would have been surprised to find a trendy "Popup Library." Colorful and inviting with an enticing beach theme, students discovered books that piqued their interest and were available for summer reading. These were not just any books; they had been carefully selected by English teachers Natasha Martin and Emily Garris at GEC.