Candidates for Senate seats in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties reported their campaign finances for the second quarter of 2020.
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LCPS chooses Plan B beginning with at least 9 weeks of remote learning
The Lenoir County Public School board voted on a hybrid option of Governor Cooper’s Plan B guidelines to reopening public school. W.D. Anderson made a motion for, “I move that Lenoir County Public Schools start the 2020/21 school year under Plan B - Transition, with the first 9 weeks virtual instruction. In-person instruction to begin with grades Pre-K through 2 and students with special needs in the second nine weeks, pending a two-week decline in COVID cases and a 5% or less positive testing rate for 14 days prior to the first day of in-person instruction, as reported by the Department of Public Instruction for Lenoir County.” The motion was seconded by Elijah Woods and passed by a 4-3 margin.
Jones County Board of Education unanimously approves ‘Plan B’ for reopening schools
Jones County Board of Education unanimously approves ‘Plan B’ for reopening schools on August 17th. The Board of Education gathered information from their teachers, as well as the parents in the community, to create a hybrid model that incorporates both state and federal safety guidelines. Social distancing will be enforced with all classrooms set up with desks 6 feet apart. Masks will be provided and required for all students and staff with times available for masks to be removed.
Candidates for N.C. General Assembly House seats report Q2 campaign finances
Candidates for House seats in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Greene, Lenoir and Jones counties reported their campaign finances for the second quarter of 2020. The general election will take place on Nov. 3, 2020. Neuse News will provide live election results coverage that evening.
Motorcycle road skills tests to resume next week
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is resuming motorcycle road skills tests beginning Tuesday, July 28, at 70 of the state’s 78 current operational driver license offices.
Trenton native advances to third round of NBC’s The Titan Games
Trenton native Will Sutton retained his Titan title on his second appearance on NBC’s sports competition show The Titan Games. The two-time champion’s third appearance will air on Monday, July 27 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed.
Trenton to receive $995,000 in disaster relief funding
“North Carolina’s communities need strong, resilient water infrastructure to support economic development,” said Governor Cooper. “This funding provides water and wastewater improvements essential for clean water, public health and a brighter economic future.” Trenton’s Disaster Relief will fully fund the 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Building relocation.
Farmer's market update for July 24, 2020
Come see all of the fresh and local goodies we have at the farmer’s market this week!
Council evaluates home care facility request previously denied by planning board
A request was made at the Kinston City Council meeting on July 20 to amend an ordinance that would allow the opening of a home care facility. The facility would be within a half-mile of another facility, which violates an existing ordinance.
Gov. Roy Cooper: Congress needs to act now and extend unemployment benefits for struggling workers
by Governor Roy Cooper
The federal government agreed to send an additional $600 to unemployed workers back in March. It’s irresponsible for Congress and the president to stop providing this critical support now when the virus still is spreading rapidly and states, especially in the South, are seeing record high case counts.
Edwards Funeral Home celebrates 100th anniversary, undergoes renovation
If you’ve spent some time living in Kinston at any point during the past century, you probably know of Edwards Funeral Home. According to Jim Eason, who became part-owner of the business in 1986 before spending 30 years at the helm, it's the oldest funeral home in town, and it's been sitting on the same stretch of North Queen Street as long as he has known it existed. And to celebrate its 100th anniversary, current owner Justin Smith is wrapping up major renovations.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds
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.”