A recently introduced bill in the NC General Assembly would stiffen the penalties for littering in an effort to combat the worsening problem of trash disfiguring local highways.
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Update on COVID-19 vaccine in Greene County
Due to weather conditions, the arrival of the COVID vaccine has been delayed to many local health departments in NC, including Greene County Department of Public Health.
Wood Ducks release 2021 schedule
Earlier today, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the 2021 schedules for all 120 Minor League Clubs. AAA clubs are scheduled for a 142 game season with all AA, High A and Low A clubs scheduled for a 120 game season. A feature of the 120 game seasons is that all series will be 6 games. In addition, all series will start on Tuesday and end on Sunday, so the Wood Ducks are scheduled to play 20 6-game series with 10 of these at home and 10 on the road.
Forklift manufacturer to expand in Kinston
Crown Equipment Corporation, a global lift truck manufacturer, expects to create more than 130 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company is planning to invest up to $13 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Kinston.
North Carolina coronavirus grants awarded to 34 communities, including Kinston
Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
NWS: Heavy rain and flooding possible through Friday
Periods of rain, combined with saturated soils and rivers/tributaries already in flood stage, will result in additional river rises and flooding beginning today and lasting through late Friday.
NWS issues Flash Flood Watch for Eastern NC through Friday
Periods of rain combined with already saturated soils, and rivers and tributaries already in flood stage, will result in additional river rises and flooding beginning tomorrow (Thursday), and lasting through Friday, before rain ends by early Friday evening. Occasional heavier rain bands could lead to localized flash flooding.
St. John FWB church groundbreaking ceremony
Under the leadership of Pastor William F. Hudson, Kinston’s St. John FWB Church had a ground breaking service for their new facility. The ceremony started with a prayer and reading from the scripture by Hudson. In attendance were the church members, city and county officials, and the Trustee Board. The new facility will be built in the same location.
NWS: Heavy rain and flooding possible Thursday into Friday
Heavy rain and flooding possible Thursday into Friday
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.