The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds
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UPS Store opens in Kinston inside MedSource Pharmacy
After COVID-19 related delays, the UPS Store located inside MedSource Pharmacy on Vernon Avenue announced its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
NCDMV waives road test requirement for some drivers 18 and over
With the time frame for resuming road tests remaining unknown because of the continued impact of COVID-19 cases, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) will begin waiving road tests for qualified drivers who are 18 or older, starting Wednesday, July 22.
Trenton native advances to second round of NBC’s The Titan Games
Teacher and coach Will Sutton, a native of Trenton, will appear on NBC’s sports competition reality show The Titan Games for a second time on Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
NCDHHS reports Caswell Developmental Center has 62 COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths
According to the latest “Ongoing Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings” report, which can be downloaded in this article, NCDHHS reports the following:
Harmony Hall: 7 positive cases among staff, 0 cases in residents and 0 deaths.
Caswell Developmental Center: 27 cases among staff, 35 residents and 2 resident deaths.
NC State Veterans Home: no longer listed
Spring Arbor of Kinston: no longer listed
Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 2 cases among staff, 0 residents and 0 deaths.
Brook Stone Living Center in Jones Co.: 1 case among staff, 1 resident and 0 deaths.
LCPS announces 2020-21 Teacher, Principal of the Year
Lenoir County Public Schools announced their annual awards, including 2020-21 Teacher and Principal of the Year.
Farmer's Market update for 7/18/2020
VENDORS FOR SATURDAY
Happy Heart Elderberry Syrup
Brooke's Fresh Cut Flower Farm
Porter Farms
TC Smith Produce
TJ Designs
B&B Farm Fresh Eggs
Cotton Blossom Bakery
Kettle Style Snacks
SECU acquires land near Walmart for future branch site
State Employees’ Credit Union has purchased land near the Kinston Walmart in front of the Premier Theatre on Hill Farm Road to serve as a future branch site. “State Employees’ Credit Union recently purchased the land to serve as a future branch site,” said Jamie Applequist, Chief Administrative Officer. “Planning is in the very early stages and no timeline has been determined. The Credit Union will work with our architect and civil engineer on the design and approval process.”
Lenoir County reports 12th fatality related to COVID-19
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting the 12th death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19.
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!