ICYMI: Watch the F-15E flyover at UNC Lenoir Health Care. The flyover in eastern NC was dedicated to our healthcare employees and emergency services personnel on the front lines of COVID-19.
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Local moms start a Facebook group to adopt Class of 2020 Seniors
Three Lenoir County moms began a quest to recognize this year’s seniors as school shut down for the remainder of the academic year. Lori Turner Eason, Carla Williams, and Christi Collins are all senior moms. The three ladies have launched an effort to ensure that the class of 2020 in Lenoir and Greene Counties feel some sense of normalcy through gifts and encouragement from complete strangers.
Mrs. Oray Outlaw: 105 today and fabulous
Mrs. Outlaw is energetic and never meets a stranger. She believes God has a purpose for her that is why she has lived this long. She stated the key to long life is to treat people like her Father in heaven by loving, helping and praying for one another.
F-15E Strike Eagles to fly over UNC Lenoir Health Care
F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing will show appreciation and support for Eastern North Carolina medical professionals and first responders during a regional flyover, Friday, May 1. The fighter jets will be over UNC Lenoir Health Care at 10:00 am.
State auditor releases Greene County investigative report
State Auditor Beth Wood released a Greene County investigative report with three findings:
The County Manager failed to demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethical values by requesting that a vendor alter an invoice date.
The County failed to properly maintain its financial records and prepare its financial statements timely.
County employees spent more than $95,000 on credit card purchases without adequate documentation
NAACP sues Lenoir County over election equipment
With the election in November on the horizon, whether Lenoir County residents will use the ExpressVote machines will be up for the courts to decide as the NC NAACP has filed suit against many counties, including Lenoir County. The current Chair of the Lenoir County Board of Elections, Courtney Patterson, is also an Executive Committee member of the NC NAACP, the organization bringing forth the lawsuit.
NWS: Possible Severe Weather, Strong Winds, Minor Flooding today
According to the National Weather Service in Newport-Morehead City, “A slow moving, wet cold front is forecast to move across Eastern NC today. An isolated damaging wind gust and a brief tornado will be possible in the strongest thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall with amounts in excess of 2 inches in spots will result in minor flooding of low lying areas.”
APA senior receives national honor
Mary Elizabeth Morris was named as one of 100 High School Students America Needs to Know About.
NWS: Marginal threat of severe weather on Thursday
According to the National Weather Service in Newport-Morehead City, “There is a Marginal Threat of Severe Weather across eastern NC on Thursday. Timing will be in the morning across the Coastal Plains, and afternoon into early evening near the Coast. Strong gusty winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are possible.”
Moen donates to Lenoir-Greene United Way's COVID-19 support
Moen generously donated $2,500 on Tuesday, April 28 to help aid in local coronavirus relief efforts. The donation was presented to Lenoir/Greene United Way’s “COVID-19 Response Fund” and the funds will be designated for local nonprofit, Mary’s Kitchen
Mayor Hardy: "A curfew may be necessary at some point"
With over 50,000 deaths in the United States attributed to COVID-19, the balance between public health and personal freedom has put many governing bodies at odds with business owners and community members. According to Kinston Mayor Don Hardy, Kinston does not have the personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, or testing capabilities if the trend continues in its current rate of infection.
Two Lenoir County facilities experience COVID-19 outbreaks
The NC State Veterans Home and Spring Arbor of Kinston are among dozens of facilities in NC experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak according to NCDHHS. The Veterans Home has four cases and one death attributed to the facility and Spring Arbor has four cases. The Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative was also announced on Monday by NCDHHS.
Ten year old Sophia Lavery celebrates her birthday with a little help
Emergency services personnel from across the county help wish 10-year-old Sophia Lavery with Cerebral Palsy a happy birthday.
North Lenoir FFA helps support 'No Empty Bowl' project
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Service and the Lenoir County SPCA received some help from North Lenoir FFA on Saturday. The No Empty Bowl project is a food distribution program designed to lighten the load for local pet owners.
Greene County Middle School student places first at NHD
Greene County Middle School student, Owen Dyer, placed first in the Junior Individual Documentary category at the National History Day Northeast Region competition.
Weekly COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina
As of 10:40 a.m., April 24, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 8,052 confirmed cases and 269 deaths. This post has data going back to March 20, 2020, which showed NC at 137 cases and 0 deaths.
Farmer's Market update for 05/01/2020
Farmer’s Market update for 04/25/2020 - We will be open Saturday from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Governor Cooper extends Stay at Home Order until May 8th
On Thursday afternoon, Governor Cooper announced that he is extending the Stay at Home order until May 8th. Gov. Cooper also unveiled a three-phased plan to get to a new normal. A decision on schools will be announced on Friday.
Parrott alumnus honored by ECU
Davis Basden, a 2016 graduate of Parrott Academy, has been selected by the East Carolina University College of Business as its 2019-2020 Outstanding Senior in Finance.
Governor Cooper expected to unveil reopening NC plan this afternoon
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will hold a briefing on COVID-19 updates at 3:00 pm today. Cooper is expected to unveil his plans to phase in reopening NC. Earlier this week he said that he would also discuss schools later in the week. At 4:00 pm today, Neuse News will interview Ashley Smith, founder of the Reopen NC Facebook Group, which held a large protest in Raleigh on Tuesday.