Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
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Mario White appointed District Court Judge serving Jones County
On Friday, May 1 Governor Roy Cooper appointed three judges to serve Brunswick, Cumberland and Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson counties. Mario White will serve as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 4, which serves Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson counties.
Community parade honors veterans at NC State Veterans Home
Our community shows veterans at the NC State Veterans Home how much we love them with a parade of thanks.
Drive-thru food distribution a huge success
Kinston Teens and City of Kinston crisis relief drive-thru food distribution at the Kinston Community Center sponsored by Mount Carmel H.E.L.P.S. Disaster Relief Team with support from Groundbreakers Global Ministries and Hands for Humanity Community Development.
Potential explosives found at Kinston residence
US Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians called in to mitigate and dispose of what is suspected to be 5-6 sticks of dynamite in a Parrott Avenue house.
Southwood Elementary School staff surprise Principal Christel Carlyle with a drive by parade on Principal's Day
Southwood Elementary School staff surprise Principal Christel Carlyle with a drive-by parade on Principal's Day
Zip Code data released by NCDHHS: Weekly COVID-19 case count in North Carolina
As of 11:00 a.m., May 1, 2020, NCDHHS has reported 10,923 confirmed cases and 399 deaths. NCDHHS also released data showing COVID-19 cases by zip code. Link included.
NCDHHS shares more data on Lenoir County facilities
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. NCDHHS now has clarified how many cases are of staff and residents.
F-15E Flyover at UNC Lenoir Health Care
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.
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.