The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting the 12th death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issues Emergency Orders requiring face coverings in courthouses and planning for the resumption of jury trials
Chief Justice Beasley announced that jury trials in North Carolina courts will be delayed through at least September, and has directed senior resident superior court judges to develop comprehensive plans for the eventual safe resumption of jury trials in their districts.
Leon Steele: Did you know? Part 6
Did you know that despite the possibility that we may not enjoy any Summerfest concerts this year the Pride team is moving ahead with Christmas plans? It takes months to plan a parade as well as the lights at Pearson Park.
USDA-RD director & NC Insurance Commissioner tour Trenton Volunteer Fire Department
State Director for USDA Rural Development and the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner will tour various sites the USDA-RD assisted in funding, in the states Down East Region, on July 15, between 1 and 3 p.m.
Fatal accident on NC-55 at NC-903 on Wednesday morning
On Wednesday, at approximately 10 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred on NC-55 at NC-903, near Seven Springs. According to Highway Patrol, a minivan was traveling south on NC-903. An 18-wheeler loaded with harvested timber was traveling west on NC-55. The minivan failed to yield the right-of-way from the stop sign and moved directly into the path of the 18-wheeler, which was traveling at highway speed.
NCHSAA delays start of fall sports season until at least September 1
This morning, the NCHSAA Board of Directors approved several rule and calendar changes relative to sports, including the delay of the start of NCHSAA fall sports to at least Sept. 1.
State leaders respond to Governor Cooper's school reopening plan
After Governor Cooper unveiled his plan for K-12 education on Tuesday, locally-elected state leaders including Rep. John Bell, Sen. Jim Perry and Rep. Chris Humphrey shared their concerns. One of the most notable frustrations is the Governor’s lack of including the General Assembly in the state’s Covid-19 response.
Governor Cooper to address plans for K-12 education on Tuesday at 3:00 pm
Governor Cooper is scheduled to hold a press conference online on July 14 at 3:00 p.m. He plans to share his decision on whether public school students in North Carolina will resume in-person education, if they will continue to utilize online learning or a blend of both.
Trenton native to compete in NBC's The Titan Games
If you’ve driven around Trenton lately, you might have seen the “Go Will!” signs posted around the town. Trenton native Will Sutton will be representing the town in NBC’s The Titan Games, which airs at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 13.
Gov. Cooper files motion to dismiss Town of La Grange lawsuit
On May 8 the Town of La Grange filed a lawsuit against Gov. Cooper in Superior Court requesting a declaratory judgment that one of his Executive Orders violated N.C.G.S. 159B-22. The Town asserts the order unlawfully interferes with the ability of utility service providers to exercise their own discretion and judgment in collecting charges for utility services provided to their customers. Governor Roy Cooper submitted a brief in opposition to the Town’s motion for a preliminary injunction and in support of his motion to dismiss the amended complaint.
Local Students Lauded as WCC Standouts
Wayne Community College has recognized its top students of the 2019-2020 academic year. Sixty-seven students were honored with 80 awards.
Farmer's market update for July 11, 2020
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library invites families to register for our annual Summer Reading Program. They will be at the Farmers Market on Saturday, July 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will handing out craft bags for children and providing information about the Library and its programs and resources!
Trinity United Methodist Church, located in Falling Creek at 5637 US 70, Kinston has recently welcomed their new minister. Reverend Sunny Limm joins the Trinity UMC family after serving as Pastor at Trinity UMC in Marshallberg, N.C.
Evelyn's Boutique opens in downtown Kinston
Stacie Brown, owner of Evelyn's Boutique discusses the grand opening of her new downtown business, hours of operations and how they are prepared to keep shoppers safe in light of COVID-19.
Making Layah's wish come true
Make-A-Wish® Eastern North Carolina finds a creative way to grant Jones County child’s wish for a backyard playset.
Jay's Restaurant Group confirms new restaurant in the old Boiler Room
A popular North Carolina restaurant is coming to Kinston. Jay's Restaurant Group manages a group of restaurants in Eastern North Carolina that specialize in Asian-American fusion cuisine. They are opening a restaurant in the same location as the former Boiler Room.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County EMS shares decontamination process required after high risk calls
Recently, my wife Stephanie Towne and I had the opportunity to visit with some members of the Lenoir County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and capture the extensive decontamination (decon) process they must go through after responding to a high risk call.
DEPS celebrates milestone at Grainger Stadium
Down East Protection Systems celebrated a milestone for its CEO and President on Thursday with an event at Grainger Stadium.
NC News: Hometown strong effort to help rural NC with COVID-19, economic recovery
Hometown Strong, an effort created to forge partnerships between rural communities and state government, will expand its focus to help all 80 rural North Carolina counties respond to COVID-19 and strengthen local economies.