Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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NCDHHS Reports First Identified Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant in NC
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first identification in a North Carolina resident of the COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.7, which was first detected in the United Kingdom in December. The B.1.1.7 variant was identified in a sample from an adult in Mecklenburg County processed by Mako Medical Laboratories. To protect the privacy of the individual, no further information will be released.
Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home
Watch the Facebook Live feed from Vernon Avenue last night as Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home. (begin around 11:00)
Lenoir County announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
The Lenoir County Health Department is set to begin Phase 1-B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to county residents next week, Monday through Friday, Jan. 11-15. The vaccinations will take place at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena, 1791 N.C. 55, Kinston. Residents must have an appointment to receive a vaccination.
Lenoir County announces eight additional deaths related to COVID-19 over the past week
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting eight additional deaths in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. The eight deaths have occurred since the last time Lenoir County reported fatalities on Tuesday, Dec. 29. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Lenoir County to 80.
Governor orders statewide curfew effective Friday at 10 pm
Effective Friday, December 11th at 5:00pm, the State of North Carolina will be under a Modified Stay at Home Order. Businesses are required to close by 10pm. All alcohol sales to end by 9pm.
Hands-on nature of CTE instruction altered, not lost in school year’s virtual environment
Automotive instructor Holland Pace spends some class time holding mechanic’s tools up to a laptop’s camera. Stephanie Sumner, in teaching food preparation, shops for and packages “lab kits” of ingredients so students can cook at home. Kim Hipkiss is preparing 10 seniors for certification as nurse aides in ways she’s never done in her 24 years of teaching.
Gov. Cooper North Carolina introduces COVID-19 county alert system
Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) announced a new COVID-19 County Alert System to pinpoint counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offer specific recommendations to bring numbers down.
Lenoir County announces three more Covid-19 related deaths
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting the 44th, 45th and 46th deaths in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. All three patients were older than 65 with underlying health conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no further information will be released.
Also included are the latest statistics from the Lenoir County Health Department.
Bad weather and COVID won't keep Pence from campaigning in Kinston
Despite the weather and staff members testing positive for COVID, Vice President Pence will be in Kinston on Sunday at 6:00 pm at the airport. Both Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence tested negative for COVID on Sunday.
North Carolina leads in jobs lost
There are about 300,000 fewer jobs in North Carolina today than there were in February, before the start of the COVID-19 recession. That’s a 7.5% drop in total employment — the biggest decline in the southern United States.
Free remote learning conference available for teachers, parents
All North Carolina teachers and parents are invited to attend a free virtual conference on October 28 to help them navigate technology and remote learning.
Following the data, North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to monitor North Carolina’s viral trends. North Carolina has seen increased hospitalizations and trajectory of cases in recent weeks. Governor Cooper underscored the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and using good judgment despite fatigue or frustration with the pandemic.
Governor Cooper announces $35 million to support child care programs
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is providing $35 million in operational grants from federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to help child care programs providing in-person child care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Cooper moves North Carolina to Phase 3 on Friday
As these metrics and capacity remain stable, the state will ease some restrictions starting Friday. Executive Order 169 begins Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and continues for three weeks through October 23
NCDHHS Updates Nursing Home visitation order as State has stabilizing metrics, mandated testing and strict infection control measures
Indoor visitation will only be permitted in nursing homes with no COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days and in counties with a percent positive testing rate of less than 10%, reflecting guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
NCDHHS to provide extra help buying food for more than 600,000 children
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will provide additional benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to help families purchase food for children whose access to free and reduced-priced meals at school has been impacted by remote learning this fall due to COVID-19.
60 percent of students coming back to school under LCPS hybrid option
About 60 percent of Lenoir County Public School students plan to return to the classroom Monday when the district activates its hybrid learning option and about 40 percent plan to continue with fully remote learning, according to preliminary data from the district’s Family Choice survey completed last week. The survey also shows that, of those students heading back to the classroom, about 20 percent fewer will ride school buses to and from school than in a year not clouded by concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
LCPS Board reverses course, to start in-person classes on September 28
After discussion among the board, board member Richard Bogan made a motion to amend the July 27 decision and adopt the Plan B model that was presented (see full video in story), while allowing parents to choose the remote learning Plan C option. The motion stated in-person schooling would begin in two weeks on Monday, September 28.
Gov. Cooper: Gyms can open, bars remained closed in NC Phase 2.5 to begin Friday
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September 4th at 5pm. Mask mandates and other prevention methods remain in effect and are even more important to contain the virus, Cooper said.