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Changes in Lenoir County leadership: Rouse out, King in

Changes in Lenoir County leadership: Rouse out, King in

Kristy Kelly
Local News, Education, Politics

Update: Monday 12/4/2023 10:25 AM

During todays Lenoir County Commissioner’s Meeting, the Lenoir County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Commissioner Chad Rouse. Immediately following the meeting, the clerk to the board published the notice for the special meeting.

—-Original Story, published Friday, 12/1/2023 at 12:00 PM.—-

Commissioner Chad Rouse is resigning from the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Neuse News has confirmed that Lenoir County School Board member Keith King will be voted on as Rouse's replacement at an upcoming special Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department recognized with SAVE awards

Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department recognized with SAVE awards

Kristy Kelly
Local News

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey honored first responders at Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department. Causey handed the SAVE awards to Sandy Bottom Fire Chief Daniel Chewning, Deputy Chief Scott Hardison, Assistant Chief Timothy Mooring Jr., Capt. Kyle Owens and firefighters Chris Locke and Landon Stroud, along with Southwood Capt. Tyler Foyles and Deep Run firefighter Blake Ellis.

J. Mac Daughety, Lenoir County Commissioner and member of the Sandy Bottom Fire Department board said, “Sandy Bottom is like all of our fire departments, is a collection of individuals who chose to serve their community. They don’t do it for glory, they don’t do it for fame.”

Local officials respond to Cooper's request for civil penalties

Local officials respond to Cooper's request for civil penalties

Kristy Kelly
Local News, Crime, Coronavirus

“What the governor is seeking to do is conniving and dangerous to everyone in the state who cherishes their freedoms and balance of government,” said Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse. “Under the veil of public health, he is trying to expand his powers into areas of government that he would not otherwise be permitted to or have authority over.”

“We will be following the order for sure and talking to individuals that could be in violation. We will be warning individuals who are not following the order and if they continue, we will follow up with the enforcement action. Everyone must do their part,” said City of Kinston Mayor Don Hardy.

County cites "burnout" in request for three additional vacation days

County cites "burnout" in request for three additional vacation days

Kristy Kelly
Politics, Local News

In the upcoming Lenoir County Commissioners meeting on Monday, there is a resolution to approve three additional days of vacation for county employees in 2021. The proposal in the agenda cites employee burnout as a real prospect in which they hope to avoid by approval of the resolution. The average daily payroll for county employees is $66,612.24. In 2020 the Board of Commissioners currently provides 14 paid holidays for county employees.

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