Watch NC Senator Jim Perry join Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy for a Facebook Live Coronavirus Chat. They discussed unemployment benefits, small business assistance, the federal government’s financial response and what the State of NC is doing.
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Governor Cooper orders increased access to childcare, DMV clarifications
Governor Roy Cooper has waived restrictions to increase access to caregivers to provide flexible child care and elder care during the coronavirus emergency. The Order provides flexibility to local health departments working to adapt to the increased need for their resources.
Additionally, it provides for ways for Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices to enact social distancing protections, and waives some registration requirements to ensure resources can be delivered by truck throughout the state.
Rep. Chris Humphrey named to NC House Committee on Covid-19
Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Pitt) has been appointed to the Economic Support Working Group of the North Carolina House Select Committee on Covid-19 by Speaker Tim Moore. The committee will meet remotely to prepare immediate and long-term legislative responses to the developing crisis.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) provided the following statement amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The first funding package Congress passed on March 4th enables the Small Business Administration to distribute $7 billion in low-interest loans to small businesses affected by global supply chain disruption. These loans can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t wait throughout this time of isolation. Congress is proactively working on two more packages as well to help families in need.” (read more)
Special Facebook Live with Sen. Jim Perry and LCC President Dr. Rusty Hunt
On Sunday afternoon Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy was joined by guests Senator Jim Perry and Lenoir Community College President Dr. Rusty Hunt for a special Facebook Live segment. They discussed the latest on COVID-19 and its impact on our community. And they fielded a few questions from our Facebook Live audience.
Kinston Councilmember Suggs clarifies Mayor's State of Emergency
On Friday evening, City of Kinston Councilmember Kristal Suggs issued the following statement:
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) provided the following statement after voting for H.R. 6074. Upon passage, the legislation would provide $7.8 billion in emergency funds to fight COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus.
General election candidates set in Tuesday primaries
In local primary races, the slate for November contests for local offices is set. Read the story to see the details of the NC Senate, NC House, Board of Education and Board of Commissioners primaries in Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties.
Local races on the ballot in Tuesday's primary
The Republican nomination for NC Senate is one of the races to be decided on Tuesday.
Lenoir County Board of Elections: Early voting sites are open
The Lenoir County Board of Elections opened 4 early voting sites this week for the March 3, 2020 primary. Those sites are located at Teacher’s Memorial Gym, NC Cooperative Extension Office, Fairfield Rec Center and Ebenezer Church (La Grange).
John Nix: Voter ID provision diverted
Federal Judge Loretta Biggs filed a preliminary injunction halting the Voter ID law in NC on Dec. 27, 2019. What does that mean to North Carolina voters?
Election 2020: Candidate filings
Here is a compiled list of candidates in Lenoir, Jones and Greene counties for the 2020 election.
NC Chamber names Perry and Humphrey as 2019 Jobs Champions
The NC Chamber today named Senator Jim Perry and Representative Chris Humphrey as 2019 Jobs Champions in its annual How They Voted report.
Hardy is newest Kinston City Council member
The swearing-in ceremony took place during Monday’s meeting of the Kinston City Council.
Joe Tyson retires from City Council
Joseph Tyson is a dedicated man. He’s served his country and his community as a retired Lieutenant Colonel, former JROTC instructor, husband, father and mentor. He's accustomed to making decisions and getting things done. For more than 20 years, he’s contributed his knowledge and skillset to the Kinston City Council and now he’s retiring for the second time.