Neuse News year in review: February
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on February’s most memorable articles.
Number 5
The Dr. Gallahers, a family affair at UNC Lenoir Health Care
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/2/11/the-dr-gallahers-a-family-affair-at-unc-lenoir-health-care
The father is a pulmonologist with 30 years of experience, and the son is an infectious disease doctor during a pandemic. It’s the perfect match for UNC Lenoir Health Care.
Number 4
BREAKING: Manhunt in Lenoir County
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/2/22/breaking-manhunt-in-lenoir-county
Today the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office along with numerous other agencies were involved in a vehicle chase that went through numerous counties. The chase began in Johnston County after the suspect fled in a vehicle. The suspect fled from police through Johnston, Wayne, Greene and Lenoir Counties.
Number 3
Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody
https://www.neusenews.com/index/2021/2/23/the-manhunt-for-kenneth-earl-piper-continues
UPDATE: Maj. Ryan Dawson of Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody. After an intensive search, Kenneth Earl Piper is in custody. Piper was found inside the search perimeter this afternoon and arrested by deputies.
Number 2
State and local officials reach out to Suddenlink about consumer complaints
Elected officials across the state have reached out for assistance with a Suddenlink problem. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD had a discussion with Suddenlink’s executives to discuss the frustrations experienced by customers in Eastern North Carolina. Kinston’s Mayor Don Hardy sent a letter to the Attorney General’s office.
Number 1
King's Restaurant wins Drew Barrymore's Battle of the Bites BBQ ribs episode with a tie
Kings Restaurant, a local barbeque and chicken restaurant, in Kinston was featured on The Drew Barrymore show on Monday for the ‘Battle of the Bites’ BBQ Ribs episode that posed the question ‘Who does Drew think is the BBQ Goat?’. The contest was between Kings, Charles Vergos Rendevous, and Joe’s Kansas City BBQ.