The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County
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Farmer's market update for August 22, 2020
We are so very sad to have heard of the passing of our long time vendor, Bridgette Patrovsky, affectionately known as The Soap Nerd. Bridgette was a ray of sunshine to us and to her many customers. She always wore a big smile to top her bubbly personality.
NCDHHS releases latest Covid-19 Ongoing Outbreaks report
According to the latest “Ongoing Outbreaks in Congregate Living Settings” report, which can be downloaded in this article, NCDHHS reports the following:
Lenoir County
Harmony Hall: 2 positive cases among staff, 3 cases in residents and 0 deaths; Kinston Assisted Living: 9 positive cases among staff, 25 cases in residents and 0 deaths; RHA Health Services Bear Creek: 11 positive cases among staff, 12 cases in residents and 0 deaths
Jones County
Brook Stone Living Center: 15 positive cases among staff, 53 cases in residents and 9 resident deaths
Greene County
Other Facility Type: Ham Produce Rd, Snow Hill: 0 positive cases among staff, 31 cases in residents and 0 deaths
Perry named to joint select committee on storm-related river debris / damage
Raleigh - Sen. Jim Perry (R - Wayne, Lenoir) has been named as a member of the Joint Select Committee on Storm-Related River Debris / Damage in North Carolina by Senator Phil Berger.
North Lenoir Fire and Rescue purchases new rescue boat with grant from firehouse subs
North Lenoir Fire & Rescue recently purchased a new rescue boat thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. With the support of local Firehouse Subs restaurants and donations from patrons, the department applied for and was awarded a grant for a Zodiac inflatable rescue boat and trailer, valued at more than $28,000.
The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP), an organization comprising hundreds of dedicated industry professionals in the Northeast, announced the winners of its 2019-20 industry awards. Kinston-based Field Controls was awarded Manufacturer of the Year.
Governor Cooper announces more than $12 million to expand internet access
People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed internet service thanks to more than $12 million in grants awarded by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration. Governor Cooper, along with the NC Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and its Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO), announced today the award of the 2019-2020 Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant and COVID-19 Recovery Act funding.
A temporary closure for King's Restaurant on Queen St.
King’s Restaurant has closed its location at 2405 N Queen St. in Kinston temporarily due to staffing issues. The employees who worked at the Queen Street location were assigned to other areas within the King’s organization, therefore there are no employment losses due to the move.
Lenoir County launches new website and branding
Lenoir County has launched a new website: LenoirCountyNC.gov. Developed through a partnership with a Kinston-based firm — Edge360 Creative — the redesigned site highlights county services for citizens in a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate interface for visitors.
Ms. Veteran America, the woman beyond the uniform
The Ms. Veteran America competition highlights the strength, courage, and sacrifice of our nation’s military women, but also reminds us that these women are mothers, daughters, sisters and wives. La Grange native Air Force Captain Erica Pridgen joins the ranks of women competing for the honor of being Ms. Veteran America.
Local gospel legend releases his memoir ‘One Old Man Can’t Be All That Bad’
Local Gospel Legend, Ed O’Neal recently released his memoir, ‘One Old Man Can’t Be All That Bad’, a compilation of stories from his time singing with and leading The Dixie Melody Boys for over 56 years. O’Neal will be signing his new release on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 am - 12 noon in the lobby at Tanglewood Church of God in Kinston, NC. Social distancing will be followed.
Fatal accident on NC 903 south of La Grange
North Carolina Highway Patrol reported that at approximately 6:00 a.m. on NC 903 south of La Grange in Lenoir County, a fatal accident took place involving multiple vehicles. The four occupants of the passenger car that initiated the sequence of events died at the scene. Their names are not being released at this time.
State and local leaders honor Kinston centenarian
Senator Thom Tillis’s representative Adam Caldwell, Commissioner J. Mac Daughety and Rep. Chris Humphrey presented a flag from the U.S. Capitol to Mrs. Hazel Bradshaw Sult for her 100th birthday.
Lenoir/Greene United Way launches annual campaign with special contest
Lenoir/Greene United Way will be celebrating the launch of their annual campaign a little differently this year. The organization, which helps to fund 16 area nonprofits is hosting a contest inviting the community to help “guess the theme” of their new campaign.
Local representatives unsure how remote learning could impact public school funding
August 17 marked the first day of school for most students in North Carolina. Public school systems across the state have implemented remote learning, with some planning to rely on it for longer than others. The transition from face to face education to remote learning has some asking about the impact of remote learning to school funding which can be based on attendance.
Parrott's General Store closes, building sold to Holcomb brothers
Brothers Zac and Grant Holcomb have acquired the property at 300 N. Herritage St., formerly Parrott’s General Store, and announced their new commercial and residential property development startup called 6Thumbs, LLC.
Support the Arts: Arts Council seeks help to stay open amid COVID-19
The Art Council, a 501(C)3 non-profit, knows how important the arts are to a strong and vibrant community. For over 50 years, YOUR Arts Council has been the consistent cornerstone in supporting artists of ALL genres and abilities. From Kindermusik to pottery/painting classes, theater art camps, local and internationally renowned art exhibits, jazz concerts, dance competitions, being the hub of the African American Heritage Music project and county trail, developing our impressive public art project with the largest number of artworks developed into a trail by an arts council in North Carolina, YOUR Art Council has been the cultural mecca for our region.
Thomas Taft Jr. reappointed to state board of transportation representing Lenoir, Jones and Greene
Thomas Taft Jr. has been reappointed as a member of the N.C. Board of Transportation.
He was reappointed this week by Gov. Roy Cooper and will represent Division 2, which is comprised of Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico and Pitt counties. He originally joined the Board of Transportation in 2018 as an at-large environmental member.
NC News: Executive Order extends school immunization, health assessment deadlines in response to COVID-19 access disruptions
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 156Open PDF extending, but not waiving, proof-of-immunization and health assessment documentation deadlines for school and child-care facilities. With health care visits limited in some cases due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the order will give students and families more time to get their required vaccines and health assessments completed.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were registered with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds: