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Local officials respond to Cooper's request for civil penalties
“What the governor is seeking to do is conniving and dangerous to everyone in the state who cherishes their freedoms and balance of government,” said Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse. “Under the veil of public health, he is trying to expand his powers into areas of government that he would not otherwise be permitted to or have authority over.”
“We will be following the order for sure and talking to individuals that could be in violation. We will be warning individuals who are not following the order and if they continue, we will follow up with the enforcement action. Everyone must do their part,” said City of Kinston Mayor Don Hardy.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Chief Justice announces postponement of many court proceedings for 30 days
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced Friday that North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days, beginning Monday, December 14.
Farmer's market update for December 10, 2020
Farmer's market update for December 12, 2020
Pink Hill farmer elected to AgCarolina Board of Directors
AgCarolina Farm Credit completed the 2020 director election online and by mail on December 3. The ballots were tabulated by an independent third party, and the results have been certified and provided to AgCarolina. Stuart Pierce, Jr. was elected to Region 3 (serving Bertie, Northampton, and Hertford counties), Mark A. Wellons was elected to Region 5 (serving Johnston County), and Rodney D. Smith was elected to Region 10 (serving Jones, Lenoir, Craven, Carteret, and Onslow counties).
Harvey Enterprises and Affiliates 20 year employees honored
Employees with 20 years of service with Harvey Enterprises & Affiliates were honored recently by the Harvey family with a contribution to the C. Felix Harvey, Sr. Scholarship through the Lenoir Community College Foundation.
Legislative leaders, Governor announce deal on rural broadband funding
Legislative leaders and Gov. Roy Cooper reached a deal to ensure $30 million is allocated as promised to the GREAT rural broadband program.
La Grange Elementary Student of the Month and Honor Roll List
Congratulations to the following La Grange Elementary Student of the Month and Honor Roll List students.
United Healthcare donates 10 computers to Neuse Regional Library
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan donated 10 computers to the Neuse Regional Library for the Literacy Without Barriers Homework Help program. Free afterschool tutoring is available at local area branches in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties that offers homework help, and tutoring in math, reading, and writing by teachers and volunteers.
Electrolux and Lenoir/Greene United Way: Stocking kitchens with hope
An 18-wheeler truckload of kitchenware was given away through Stocking Kitchens with Hope at the Kinston Community Center for 21 area nonprofits supplied by Electrolux and distributed by Lenoir/Greene United Way.
LCPS offering four-day-a-week option for hybrid plan students
LCPS students currently going to school twice a week for face-to-face instruction can move to a four-day-a-week schedule in January provided public health guidelines can still be met at their school and in their classroom.
State and local leaders are not in agreement with Governor Cooper’s latest mandate
Governor Roy Cooper announced a modified Stay-At-Home order as of 5:00 pm on Friday to slow the spread of COVID-19. US Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy, NC Senator Jim Perry and NC Representative Chris Humphrey all react to Governor Cooper’s curfew. The order requires businesses to remain closed from 10:00 pm until 5:00 am. and shortens the timeframe on-site alcohol can be sold to 9:00 pm, from the previous order of 11:00 pm.
Sorry, Grinch: Parrott students give 840 toys
Parrott’s SERV Society this week concluded a successful toy giving campaign, which started after students returned from Thanksgiving. Each day, a growing pile of toys filled collection boxes in the school lobby.
Governor orders statewide curfew effective Friday at 10 pm
Effective Friday, December 11th at 5:00pm, the State of North Carolina will be under a Modified Stay at Home Order. Businesses are required to close by 10pm. All alcohol sales to end by 9pm.
UPDATED: Three injured in two incidents in Lenoir County on Monday, victim identified
According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, earlier today (Monday, Dec. 7, 2020), three people were injured in separate incidents being investigated by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. A little after 1 p.m., a county resident was killed by a gunshot on Beechnut Drive in Kinston. Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said the person who called in the shooting to 911, Clayton Fernando Clark Jr., 42, was charged with an open count of murder. There has been no bond set for Clark, who is being held at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center in Kinston. Around 90 minutes later, at 2:36 p.m., a bail bondsman who was attempting to retrieve a subject was struck by a vehicle driven by that subject on Lake Pines Drive in La Grange. The bondsman was injured in the incident and opened fire on the driver, who was also injured and taken to a local hospital.
Additional vacation days for county employees passes unanimously, Chad Rouse sworn in
The County Commissioners met Monday morning and elected Linda Rouse Sutton as the Chair, and Eric Rouse as the Vice-Chairman. After swearing-in for new terms, including new Commissioner Chad Rouse, the board voted on the additional three days of vacation for county employees.
Virtual, Free Arts and Humanities conference for teachers and students
All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for NC educators and their students focused on arts and the humanities. The Cultural Arts LIVE (Live, Immersive Virtual Experiences) Conference will take place December 15-16. The conference will give students and teachers the opportunity to travel virtually across the state and participate in workshops and activities led by North Carolina artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers, journalists, historians and educators.
County cites "burnout" in request for three additional vacation days
In the upcoming Lenoir County Commissioners meeting on Monday, there is a resolution to approve three additional days of vacation for county employees in 2021. The proposal in the agenda cites employee burnout as a real prospect in which they hope to avoid by approval of the resolution. The average daily payroll for county employees is $66,612.24. In 2020 the Board of Commissioners currently provides 14 paid holidays for county employees.
Lenoir County superintendent named NC's 2021 A. Craig Phillips Superintendent of the Year
Mr. Brent Williams, Superintendent of Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), was named the 2021 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and reception held Thursday, Dec. 3.