Here is a look back at the top 5 articles on Neuse News each month in 2023.

Number 5

Pink Hill Town Clerk resigns amid controversy and claims of harassment

The Town of Pink Hill has been grappling with a series of significant events that have led to multiple resignations, most recently that of Town Clerk, Lisa McGee.

Number 4

Authorities looking for three men after home invasion on Taylor Heath Road

The Lenoir County Sheriff, Jackie Rogers has confirmed that local law enforcement is at the 200 block of Taylor Heath Road in reference to a home invasion. The authorities are looking for three African-American males in all black wearing ski masks.

Number 3

Kinston woman arrested, charged with Abduction of Children

KPD officers responded to a Kinston residence in reference to an abduction of two juveniles. The juveniles had been previously placed into foster care by DSS and were living with foster parents. The investigation revealed that the juveniles biological mother, Kimberley Westbrooke (34, Greenville, NC), had violated orders and abducted the children from their foster home.

Number 2

Update: Two men involved in shooting taken to Greenville

On Thursday, October 19th, 2023, at approximately 1:30 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to the 400 block of Clay St. Kinston in reference to a report of two individuals who had been shot. Officers arrived on the scene to find two individuals, each suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Number 1

Armed Robbery at First National Bank in Kinston, Suspect Identified

On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to First National Bank located at 1101 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with the victims, who advised that an unknown white male entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect was believed to be armed and fled on foot after receiving cash from the teller.