There will be a memorial service remembering the 19th anniversary of the events of 9/11. This year’s memorial service will be held at Pearson Park, 210 West Gordon Street, Kinston, NC. The memorial service will start at 9 am.
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Draken International Selects NCGTP for Operations Base
Draken International, a Texas-based firm that owns the world’s largest commercial fleet of privately-owned tactical aircraft, has leased hangar and office space at the Global TransPark. Draken plans to help prepare pilots at nearby Seymour Johnson Air Force Base by acting as the enemy force during training missions and war games. The company will provide similar services for the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Kinston welcomes Maxx Moses, first artist of downtown Kinston mural program
The first artist participating in the Downtown Kinston Mural program arrived and has begun work on the mural that will be displayed on the side of J’s Place at 110 West Blount Street.
New Lenoir County masonry manufacturer invests $4.4 million, plans to hire 25 employees
EastWest Products, LLC purchased an 11-acre cement factory across from Lenoir Community College in Kinston and has invested 4.4 million dollars into the building including a 10,000 square foot addition.
CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center reopens
The CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center opened on Saturday while limiting visitors to 50% of occupancy as stipulated by Governor Cooper’s latest executive order. The Center also requires cloth masks to enter as outlined in Executive Order 163.
Gov. Cooper Op-Ed: The path to a stronger, healthier future for North Carolina
This pandemic has affected every corner of our state, including our state budget needs. For many families, it has also shifted their priorities. Last week, I proposed a budget that tackles the challenges we’re facing today while building for the promise of tomorrow. We can emerge from this crisis even stronger than before if we invest wisely.
Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for September 5th
The Neuse Regional Library will be at the Lenoir County Farmers Market on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m., to share online genealogical resources Heritage Quest and Ancestry.com. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for library cards and check out items from a selection of popular materials.
2020 Census updates for Lenoir and surrounding counties
As of August 27th, the national self-response rate for the 2020 Census was at 64.7%. In the state of North Carolina, the self-response rate was at 60.6%. The self-response rate was 57.7% in Lenoir County, 52.9% in Jones County, and 55.0% in Greene County. “I just wish we could make our folks realize how important the census is for our financial dollars,” said Linda Rouse Sutton, Lenoir County Commissioners Chairman.
Kinston Police teams up for the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program this Labor Day
North Carolina Governors Highway Safety Program this Labor Day holiday to get impaired drivers off our roadways. Labor Day is one of the most dangerous weekends for travel behind New Year’s Eve, Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day. Over the 2019 holiday week, 10 people died and almost 600 were injured as a direct result of impaired driving in NC. Sixty-six additional lives were claimed due to speeding, distracted and sleepy driving.
Sober driving ‘essential’ for safe roadways during Labor Day
This Labor Day, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining forces with the North Carolina Trucking Association, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety also known as (NETS), the North Carolina Highway Patrol and members of more than 500 law enforcement agencies around the state to help curb impaired driving.
Greene County confirms fifth COVID-19 death
The Greene County Department of Public Health is reporting the fifth death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. The individual died on Sunday. The individual was younger than 65 and it is not confirmed yet whether the individual had about underlying medical conditions.
To protect the family’s privacy, no information will be released at this time. Greene County Department of Public Health Director Joy Brock said, “I am saddened by this death and so sorry for the family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with this individual’s family.”
Greene Lamp awarded $2.6 million for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Greene Lamp, Inc. two grants totaling $2.6 million for Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) in Kinston, N.C. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) stated, “We are incredibly grateful that HHS has provided this grant in Kinston to help provide low-income families access to quality education. Under-privileged children deserve the same opportunities as their peers, and the Early Head Start projects help level the playing field.”
NC House race features PAC money, cease and desist letters
In early August, Ward and Smith, PA sent a cease and desist letter to Wallace & Nordan LLP on behalf of Representative Chris Humphrey and the Chris Humphrey Campaign Committee. The letter was in response to a political advertisement sent out by the Conservation Votes PAC. Upon receiving the cease and desist demand, the Conservation Votes PAC declined the request.
NC News: New ECU poll shows Trump with slight lead, other competitive races in North Carolina
A new political poll by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research shows competitive races in North Carolina, including for president, governor, and US Senate.
Pelicans' Brandon Ingram named 2019-20 Kia Most Improved Player
From the beginning of the season through March 11, Ingram averaged 24.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steal in 34.3 minutes in 56 games. He was one of seven players to average at least 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steal, joining fellow 2020 NBA All-Stars Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, James Harden and Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers.
Gov. Cooper: Gyms can open, bars remained closed in NC Phase 2.5 to begin Friday
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September 4th at 5pm. Mask mandates and other prevention methods remain in effect and are even more important to contain the virus, Cooper said.
Jay's 108 hoping to open in September
In July, Jay’s Restaurant Group announced the opening of their new location in downtown Kinston. Nestled between Gordon and North Street, at the former location of the Boiler Room, Jay Chin hopes to appeal to the out of town visitors to downtown Kinston, as well as the locals who call the city home.
Lenoir County reports Covid-19 death with no underlying health conditions
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting its 19th death in the county of a resident who had tested positive for COVID-19. The patient was younger than 65 with no underlying health conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no further information will be released.
This is the first Lenoir County COVID-19 fatality with no underlying health conditions.
LCPS feeding program switches gears with addition of delivery by school bus
Beginning Tuesday, Lenoir County Public Schools will provide meals to its students and their siblings through a combination of curbside-pickup sites and bus delivery locations throughout the county.
Nowhere Bar and Grill cited by Kinston Police and Fire Departments
Nicky Rapoza of Nowhere Bar and Grill, formerly North Street Live, was cited by the Kinston Police Department for violating the governor’s executive order by operating as a nightclub. The Kinston Fire Department issued a citation to Rapoza for endangering life because his establishment does not have a sprinkler system.
Gov. Cooper is expected to announce an easing of some Covid-19 restrictions on Tuesday.