With the first week of COVID-19 vaccinations wrapped up at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena, the Lenoir County Health Department (LCHD) has a few pieces of information it would like to share with our county’s residents.
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Restaurant inspections
The following restaurant inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Lenoir County announces six deaths related to COVID-19
The Lenoir County Health Department is reporting six additional deaths since January 5th in the county of residents who had tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number to 86.
Rep. Chris Humphrey to chair House Insurance Committee
North Carolina Representative Chris Humphrey has been selected to chair the House Insurance Committee. House Insurance reviews legislation that impacts the markets that provide a very unique type of financial service product that consumers may need to have.
Kinston will be Harbor Freight's 45th location this spring
Harbor Freight has been in business for over 43 years offering quality tools. In late spring, they will be adding their 45th location in Kinston. The new store will be located at 4150 W. Vernon Avenue across from Walmart.
The Greene County Department of Public Health thanks you for your interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Unfortunately, we are currently booked to capacity for the next two weeks for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
UNC Lenoir begins vaccinating patients 75+
UNC Physician’s Network began providing COVID-19 vaccinations to patients age 75 and older (Phase 1b, Group 1) on Monday at Covid Vaccine Clinic at 204 Airport Road, Kinston, NC.
Lenoir County COVID-19 vaccination clinic fills; registration paused
Due to a positive and overwhelming demand by Lenoir County residents for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Lenoir County Health Department is pausing registration for the 75-and-older vaccination event that begins Monday and lasts through Friday at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Updated: Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne to build one new home with a disaster-impacted family
In partnership with NC Office of State budget & Management, Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will build one new home with a recent disaster-impacted family. Interested parties must currently live or work in Lenoir, Greene, or Jones counties and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, Florence, Michael, or Dorian with a verifiable FEMA number or verifiable attestation of impact.
Lenoir, Greene, and Jones County COVID-19 vaccine information
Local areas counties released information on how their residents can register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Lenoir and Greene County are in Phase 1B and Jones County is in Phase 1A. Here's what to expect and a link to know which group impacts you.
$50,000 No Kid Hungry grant to bring food aid to LCPS students, families
A $50,000 grant awarded through the national No Kid Hungry program to Lenoir County Public Schools will help stock emergency food pantries at middle and high schools and provide meals to carry at-risk students through their weekends.
Greene Early College receives recognition
GEC was recently recognized by North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson for its 100% high school graduation rate for 2019-2020.
Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home
Watch the Facebook Live feed from Vernon Avenue last night as Lenoir County first responders join the NCSHP in escorting First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell home. (begin around 11:00)
Winter weather and coastal flooding threat this weekend
Low pressure is expected to slowly track off the Carolina coast tomorrow, bringing a threat of coastal flooding and a rain/snow mix for inland areas mainly along and north of Highway 70. The highest threat window is overnight Friday into Saturday. Any snowfall accumulation should be light and be confined to grassy areas. Roads should remain wet.
NCSHP mourns the loss of member
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of First Sergeant Timothy “Lee” Howell (A911) after a courageous, lengthy battle with COVID-19. FSG Howell was called to his eternal home today at 2:39 p.m. from UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill and was supported by his loving family.
NCDHHS Issues Secretarial Directive with Immediate Actions to Protect North Carolinians
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today issued a Secretarial DirectiveOpen PDF telling North Carolinians to stay home except for essential activities and avoid gathering, especially indoors, with people who do not live with you.
Lenoir County announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
The Lenoir County Health Department is set to begin Phase 1-B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to county residents next week, Monday through Friday, Jan. 11-15. The vaccinations will take place at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena, 1791 N.C. 55, Kinston. Residents must have an appointment to receive a vaccination.