State employees can use up to three days (24 hours) of paid time off to volunteer with their County Board of Elections to help with this fall’s elections, the Office of State Human Resources announced today.
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New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Mike Parker: If you have not responded yet, please complete your census
For the 24th time in our nation’s history, the federal government is carrying out its constitutional mandate to number all the people of this nation. The reason for the census is simple: the information allows the federal government to equalize representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Senator Harry Brown's term coming to an end with no regrets
North Carolina Senator Harry Brown has been a member of the North Carolina State Senate since 2004 and became the Senate Majority Leader in 2011. His current term ends on December 31, 2020. As a small business owner who grew up in Jones County but worked in Onslow County, Brown’s initial motivation for running for office was to help other small businesses in his district and in the state.
Additional expiration date extension for select DMV credentials
On Sept. 4, Governor Cooper signed Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0. Among its provisions is a new extension of the expiration dates of five DMV credentials. If they have already expired or are about to, their new expiration dates are now 30 days after the governor lifts his state of emergency order related to the COVID Pandemic.
Farmer's market update for September 12, 2020
A representative of The Neuse Regional Library will be at the Lenoir County Farmers Market on Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.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.
Celebrating National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
The road to recovery is a journey where bonds are formed. Tracey Price (left) worked with Nicole Davis as she battled the aftermath of her addiction. Held every September, National Recovery Month brings awareness of the many substance use treatment and mental health services available to those struggling with addiction.
Kinston Community Center to open at 15% capacity, other Parks and Rec facilities at 25% capacity
Kinston-Lenoir County Parks and Recreation Director Corey Povar spoke at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to discuss the plans for reopening the Kinston Community Center and other recreational facilities. Governor Cooper announced North Carolina moved into phases 2.5 on Friday, September 4.
ICYMI: Annual 9/11 Memorial Service to be held at Pearson Park
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 9:00 am.
North Carolinians in 11 counties to receive replacement food and nutrition benefits after Hurricane Isaias
Everyone who received Food and Nutrition Services for July by Aug. 4 in the 11 approved counties will receive an additional 40 percent of their July 2020 benefits to replace food lost as result of the extended power outages. Approved counties include Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Gates, Jones, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender and Washington.
Write-in candidates host education town hall meeting
Lenoir County School Board Write-In candidates Michelle Cash and Nancy Gilmore held an education town hall meeting at The Exchange in Kinston on Tuesday evening. The forum provided parents and teachers the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and voice concerns about the current state of Lenoir County Public Schools.
Tourism Development Authority to lease the Visitor Center
At Tuesday’s Kinston City Council meeting City Manager Tony Sears presented the council a lease agreement between Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and the City of Kinston. The council approved continuing the in-kind services offered by the city for janitorial or custodial maintenance, pest control, maintenance of grounds, and cost of utilities.
Annual 9/11 Memorial Service to be held at Pearson Park
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.
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.