Lenoir County confirms 5th COVID-19 death. The patient was older than 60 and had several underlying medical conditions.
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CARES Act grant funds available
Lenoir County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
Belk reopens with COVID safety features
Belk reopened on Monday using new store hours from 12 pm - 6 pm and with guardrails in place to protect both the customers and the employees. Belk will allow up to 166 customers at one time, which is 20% of the max capacity of the store.
Health Department reports third COVID-19 death in Jones County
Jones County Health Department is reporting a third Jones County resident who has died from complications associated with COVID-19. The resident was in their 60’s, hospitalized and considered high risk for the virus due to age and underlying medical conditions.
Nikki Lewis: Mental Health Moment
Have you ever felt like you have been knocked off of your feet or had the wind knocked out of you? Perhaps this is how many of us have felt these last weeks, as we have experienced a world crisis that we never would have imagined a few months ago.
NCDHHS shares more data on Lenoir County facilities, adds Caswell and Harmony Hall
According to the latest “Ongoing Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings” report, NCDHHS has added Caswell Developmental Center and Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation to the list.
Harmony Hall: 2 positive cases among staff, 0 cases in residents and 0 deaths.
NC State Veterans Home: 2 positive cases among staff, 2 residents and 1 resident death.
Caswell Developmental Center: 4 cases among staff, 2 residents and 0 deaths.
Spring Arbor of Kinston: 4 cases among staff, 12 residents and 1 resident death.
Sen. Jim Perry on Coronavirus Chat
Today, Senator Jim Perry joined us to discuss his frustration with the unemployment system, to chat about the mask or no mask debate, Governor Cooper's Phase 1 implementation, COVID-19 testing in NC and more.
Farmer's market update for May 10, 2020
We are so happy to welcome Crystal Shackelford of Cotton Blossom Baking Co. to our market! Finally, we have a sweets vendor and just in time for Mother's Day. Also, for sale at the market again this week…Kim Stroud began making elderberry syrup for her kids and realized the benefits very quickly. Happy Heart Elderberry offers ready-made syrup sweetened with raw local eastern NC honey and DIY Kits.
Dr. Pradeep: Mask or No Mask?
Dr. Pradeep joined our Coronavirus Chat and tackled topics such as:
Mask or No Mask?
Death Certificate process and its impact on COVID-19 deaths
Gov. Cooper's Phase 1 Implementation Friday at 5pm
Trends with COVID-19 statistics
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners letter to Governor Cooper
Three graduating seniors write, record song of encouragement for classmates
Three members of the Class of 2020 at South Lenoir High School have teamed up to write and record a song that speaks to seniors everywhere who are seeing long-awaited last-year traditions roiled by a global pandemic.
Lenoir County Government Lenoir County joins neighbors to petition Gov. Cooper to ‘reopen our local county economies’ Press Release May 7, 2
This week, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to join seven other Governing Boards in Central Eastern North Carolina to request that Gov. Roy Cooper repeal Executive Order 135, known as the “Stay at Home Order.”
Neuse Regional Libraries expanding curbside services
Starting May 11 Neuse Regional Libraries will be expanding curbside services. Books can be placed on hold through the library's catalog, accessible at www.neuselibrary.org, or by calling library staff at 252-527-7066, Ext. 134.
Local man gets married via livestream during COVID-19 pandemic
When Robert and Tierney Daigle planned their wedding for April 24, 2020, they didn’t expect to be saying their vows in front of a camera live-streaming to YouTube, but the development of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a change of plans for the couple.
Chief Justice Beasley extends emergency directives until May 30
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has issued an order to extend the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020. On April 2, the Chief Justice entered an order containing seven emergency directives that postponed most in-person court hearings until June 1, broadened the court system’s ability to use technology and stopped driver’s license suspensions for nonpayment of court fines. The latest order extends the effect of those directives through the month of May.
LCPS 2020-2021 School Year Calendar Changes
“The N.C. General Assembly, in legislation approved this past weekend and signed into law by Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday, set opening day of the 2020-2021 school year as August 17, a week earlier than usual,” said LCPS Patrick Holmes. “District administrators will use that guidance to produce a revised calendar for the next school year during May and plan to present that calendar to the Lenoir County Board of Education at its June meeting.”
Former Kinston Police service canine, Jessi, dies
Kinston Police Department: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our former police service canines, Jessi. Jessi served alongside with handler, Sgt. Brandon Wells, from 2010 until her retirement in 2017.
Pedestrian killed at US 70 and Hill Farm Road
On May 4, 2020 at approximately 8:30 pm, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a wreck involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 70 and Hill Farm Road in Kinston. Upon arrival officers found a 74-year-old male with multiple injuries. EMS responded to the scene however the subject identified as Terry Phillips, of Summerfield, Florida, succumbed to his injuries.
Senator Perry and Representative Humphrey announce passage of COVID-19 relief package
Senator Jim Perry and Representative Chris Humphrey joined their colleagues in unanimously approving two COVID-19 response packages, including over $1.5 billion in much-needed relief for families, students, workers, businesses and hospitals to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
State Auditor's report sparks controversy in Greene County Commissioner's meeting
The Greene County Commissioner’s meeting on Monday streamed live on Facebook to over 100 viewers and prompted several citizens to attend the meeting and address the commissioners. The State Auditor’s investigative finding on Greene County started after the Office of the State Auditor received allegations of potential altering of documents, excessive audit fees, and misuse of credit cards.
NCDMV License and Registration expiration dates extended 5 months
To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a provision included in the COVID-19 bill signed into law today by Governor Cooper grants a five-month extension of the expiration date on more than two dozen DMV credentials.