Lenoir County announces 11th death of person who tested positive for COVID-19. The patient was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions.
All tagged coronvirus
Reece Gardner: Why did China develop the 'Wuhan Virus'?
One more question about the Wuhan Virus: What was China's purpose for its development in the first place? If the purpose was to wage warfare on the rest of the world, which seems to be the case, then it's the equivalent of China sending its aircraft over our country and reigning bombs down on us indiscriminately.
Pizza Hut offers free pizzas and grants to local educators serving students in need across Eastern NC
In a matter of days, COVID-19 closed schools across Eastern NC, denying students access to everyday necessities - meal services, internet, books and more. To meet the urgent needs of students who rely on school for food and educational resources, Pizza Hut has announced it is bringing the Read & Feed Program, donating Personal Pan Pizza® certificates and distributing grants to local educators through its nonprofit partner, First Book.
‘No Empty Bowl’ project kicks off; three more Saturdays to give
People are not the only ones impacted by COVID-19. Reports are beginning to surface detailing the impact the virus is having on pets. When economic pressures come, lack of finances often causes people to struggle with providing for their pets. Some pets eventually end up at shelters because their owners are no longer able to provide for them.
NC Public Schools will remain closed through the year
Governor Cooper announced today at a press conference that N.C. Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic school year.
Called Lenoir County school board meeting Thursday
LCPS has a called meeting of the Lenoir County Board of Education at 6 p.m. tonight. The board will convene to discuss the FY 2021 planning budget in advance of its presentation to county commissioners in May. Because of restrictions related to coronavirus, the meeting will be held remotely. Link to tonight’s meeting is included here.
WIC modifies income component during COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lenoir County WIC clinic no longer requires in-person visits for appointments or to renew benefits, at this time. The program also has modified the income component. According to Tyjuana Atkinson, WIC Director, “almost anyone that applies will be eligible until the restrictions are lifted. This is a great opportunity to get some assistance with food/feeding their families.”
Sen. Perry and NC Lawmakers question different rules for churches compared to retailers
North Carolina lawmakers today blasted government restrictions that allow retail stores to operate at limited capacity while prohibiting churches from operating under those same rules. Senator Jim Perry in a letter to Governor Cooper wrote, “Why can’t houses of worship be subject to the same 20% occupancy restrictions that you’ve allowed businesses to operate under?”
Reece Gardner: Working together like geese
We are only days away now from President Trump's announcement concerning the direction our country will take in dealing with the coronavirus, and getting our economy going again. By working together we can emerge even stronger than we were before this "silent plague" came our way. There are creatures among us that can help us understand how important it is to work together, and how we can live our lives with more meaning and purpose just by observing them.
Mike Parker: The sad fate of my electronic devices
I did not know I would endure my own trio of “deaths” over a four-day period. First, my wireless router died, turning my home into a Wifi wasteland. Next, my longtime friend, an HP8600 Printer, began to send me multitudes of error messages. In the end, I had to pull the plug. Then my Samsung 58-inch smart HD TV went black and no amount of coaxing could bring it back to light.
John Hood: Shelter in place isn’t sustainable
I have been ordered, under threat of arrest and imprisonment, to minimize my contact with friends and family who live across town or in another city. I have been ordered, under threat of arrest and imprisonment, not to assemble with others to express our jointly held opinions or practice our jointly held faith.
Mike Parker: Schools may be ‘closed,’ but educators are frantically working
Since Gov. Cooper ordered the closure of schools on March 14, teachers, principals and central office staff members across the state have been scrambling to transition their educational programs from in-class, face-to-face classrooms to materials students can complete at home.