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KPD investigating Sunday evening homicide

The Kinston Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 25th, 2024. At approximately 9:13 PM, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person being shot near the 8 building of Mitchell Wooten Apartments, located in Kinston, North Carolina.

Mike Parker: School buses will be rolling soon: Please be alert and obey the law

On May 6 of this year, I heard a report of a school bus crash in Johnston County. My concern was immediate and poignant. Two of my grandchildren attend school in Johnston County. Although I was relieved to learn the crash did not involved with of my grandkids, I was still sadden to learn that eight children were injured when the driver ran off the road for a split second and then lost control of the bus.