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NCDHHS to continue to provide extra help buying food for approximately 860,000 children Through P-EBT
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with NC Department of Public Instruction today announced it will begin issuing additional benefits on Feb. 19, 2021 through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. These benefits will be received over several days starting Friday for those who already have an EBT card for Food and Nutrition Services or P-EBT benefits.
State and local officials reach out to Suddenlink about consumer complaints
Elected officials across the state have reached out for assistance with a Suddenlink problem. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD had a discussion with Suddenlink’s executives to discuss the frustrations experienced by customers in Eastern North Carolina. Kinston’s Mayor Don Hardy sent a letter to the Attorney General’s office. And on Monday the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting efforts to address the issues with Suddenlink.
Aliza Matthews of Kinston named to James Madison University president's list
Kinston, NC resident, Aliza Matthews, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the fall 2020 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Matthews is a dance major.
Severe Weather Possible Tonight into early Tuesday Morning
An area of low pressure will track across inland portions of the Carolinas into Virginia, dragging a strong cold front through the region late tonight into Tuesday morning. Strong thunderstorms will be possible ahead of the cold front late tonight into early Tuesday morning, mainly along the coast and east of US HWY 17. If storms become severe, the main threats will be damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Snow Hill Primary announces Terrific Kids
Snow Hill Primary gives out a weekly award called "Terrific Kid" awards. Each teacher at SHP chooses a student who has been responsible, shows great character, or has reached a personal goal.
Lenoir County building permits
The following building permits were issued in Lenoir County:
Parrott Hall of Fame Inducts 12
Parrott Academy’s 2020 class of twelve Hall of Fame inductees was honored at a ceremony on February 5th. Inductees were Tiffany Barnes, Matt Beaman, Jordan Blount, Bert Bright, Jaclyn Ervin, Justin Good, Jesse Grant III, Mary Margaret Herring, Mark Keener, Preston Manning, Robert Mooring Jr., and Billy Taylor.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
North Carolina continues its commitment to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., outlined Wednesday how North Carolina is working to provide equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. They were joined by Charles Evans, president of the North Carolina Association of Black County Officials and Chairman of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners.
New Lenoir County corporations
The following businesses were registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State:
The Dr. Gallahers, a family affair at UNC Lenoir Health Care
The father is a pulmonologist with 30 years of experience, and the son is an infectious disease doctor during a pandemic. It’s the perfect match for UNC Lenoir Health Care. Dr. Robert Gallaher, a board-certified Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep specialist practicing in Kinston, and his son Dr. Ryan Gallaher, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, have worked together to combat the pandemic.
Food and Nutrition Services participants can now use benefits for online purchases from Food Lion through Instacart
Starting today, North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) participants can purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards through Instacart.com or the Instacart mobile app, providing access to an additional authorized online EBT retailer, Food Lion. This flexibility will allow participants to buy food while promoting social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help families with transportation and mobility barriers.
Box at Holloway Park brings blessings to the community
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of a blessings box came to fruition after Leigh Jones and Deanna Noble met with community leaders to decide on a location. They’d researched various kinds of boxes and found the one they were interested in building with the goal to serve a community and be accessible by foot traffic to those that may have a greater need.
Lenoir County restaurant inspections
The following inspections were conducted by the Lenoir County Health Department:
United Way coordinates donation of 55,000 face masks to LCPS
A coronavirus prevention effort promoted by United Way Worldwide and coordinated locally by Lenoir-Greene United Way is providing 55,000 washable face masks for the students, teachers and staff of Lenoir County Public Schools. The donation translates into more than five face masks for all students and staff at the 16 Title I schools in the district.
Gov. Cooper outlines timeline on group 3 COVID-19 vaccine prioritization
Today Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. outlined a timeline for Group 3 frontline workers becoming eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, beginning with anyone working in child care or in PreK – 12 schools on February 24.
Kinston Police: Fatal crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave and East St.
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 6:14 p.m., Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave. and N. East St. EMS and Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue also responded to assist with life saving measures.
Governor Cooper Signs COVID-19 relief bill into law
"This pandemic continues to strain communities across our state, and this investment of federal funds in critical areas will help us defeat COVID-19 and build back a stronger and more resilient North Carolina."
Serving a cause greater than oneself
In 2021, the Department of Public Safety at Lenoir Community College decided to implement a teambuilding activity to complete the necessary training process. The purpose of this project was for the officers to develop leadership skills as a team to reach common a goal, while helping the community at the same time.