A resolution in consideration of an Economic Development Agreement and Purchase Agreement for the sale of Lenoir County Shell Building #3 and Associated Land is a line item on the agenda for the Commissioner’s meeting on Monday.
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Tropical Storm Warning issued for Arthur
Tropical Storm conditions could begin as early as tonight. However, the most likely time this area could see Tropical Storm Force Winds will be during the day on Monday.
City and County seek input regarding potential fixed-route bus service
A fixed-route bus service could potentially ease traffic congestion, promote economic growth, reduce travel costs and provide a more affordable means of transportation. Regular routes are proposed from downtown to Lenoir Community College, Walmart and UNC Lenoir Hospital, with shuttles to industries on Highway 70 West and in the NCGTP, as well as residential areas.
NCDHHS reports Caswell Developmental Center has 26 COVID-19 cases
According to the latest “Ongoing Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings” report, which can be downloaded in this article, NCDHHS reports the following:
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: 16 cases among staff, 10 residents and 0 deaths.
Spring Arbor of Kinston: 4 cases among staff, 12 residents and 1 resident death.
Farmer's market update for May 16, 2020
Yummy! Yummy! YUMMY! What a wonderful selection of goodies from COTTON BLOSSOM BAKERY. Come early to get your choice or to place a special order for a later date. TJ Designs has so many delightful craft items for sale each week. Be sure to stop at her booth to see and enjoy her creativity.
Local churches unite for a gas and food giveaway
On May 15th from 8:00am -10:00am at the Marathon Gas Station, 2001 Queen Street in Kinston, three local churches gave away gas and food for those in need.
Greene County Health Department listed as a COVID-19 test site
According to NCDHHS, “If you think you need a test to determine if you have COVID-19 contact your health care provider and share your symptoms. Not all health care providers provide testing onsite. The sites listed provide testing for COVID-19. Some require an appointment and/or a referral from a health care provider. Locations are subject to change.”
As of this post, the Greene County Department of Public Health located at 227 Kingold Blvd Suite B in Snow Hill is a test site.
NWS expecting sub-tropical or tropical storm to form Friday or Saturday
Dangerous rip currents are possible starting this weekend into early next week, due to the potential of a tropical or subtropical storm off the Southeast Coast. The National Hurricane Center has increased the chance that this will happen to 80%, sometime late Friday or Saturday, over the Northwest Bahamas. Beyond rip currents, impacts, if ANY, on our area are largely unknown at this time.
State fire marshal honors local firefighters
NC Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey visited Lenoir County on Wednesday, and recognized local firefighters for their life-saving efforts.
"Murder hornets" not a threat to NC
Numerous media outlets reported on the existence of isolated colonies of so-called “murder hornets” in the Pacific Northwest. More formally known as the Asian Giant Hornet, the species is known for its ability to attack and destroy bee colonies, as well as their potential danger to humans who are subjected to numerous stings.
Lenoir/Greene United Way announces office move
Lenoir/Greene United Way announces the move of their business office to 301 N. Queen Street in Kinston. The new office is inside the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce Building in the left wing.
Families of all LCPS students eligible for new food program
Participation by Lenoir County Public Schools in a USDA program that provides no-cost breakfast and lunch to all students in the district during the school year also qualifies those students to receive additional nutritional assistant through the federal government’s new Pandemic – Electronic Benefits Transfer program.
Lenoir County confirms 5th COVID-19 death
Lenoir County confirms 5th COVID-19 death. The patient was older than 60 and had several underlying medical conditions.
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.