Oct 6 Northeast Elementary School receives grant for greenhouse

Northeast Elementary received a GO Grant to create a greenhouse and garden beds, to help their students understand the food chain process and learn about ecosystems in a hands-on environment. Representative Chris Humphrey, Senator Jim Perry, Northeast Elementary principal Rashard Curmon, Board of Education chairman Keith King, Lenoir County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Nicholas Harvey III and LCPS Associate Superintendent Francis Herring were in attendance to congratulate Northeast Elementary teacher Rubi Blancas Orduna on obtaining the grant.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Local representatives unsure how remote learning could impact public school funding

Kristy Kelly

Local News, Education, Politics

August 17 marked the first day of school for most students in North Carolina. Public school systems across the state have implemented remote learning, with some planning to rely on it for longer than others. The transition from face to face education to remote learning has some asking about the impact of remote learning to school funding which can be based on attendance.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Congressman Murphy says Sanderson Farms "a perfect example" of COVID efforts

Kristy Kelly

Coronavirus, Local News, Politics

Congressman Gregory Murphy M.D., the representative for North Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, along with State Representative Chris Humphrey, State Senator Jim Perry, and County Commissioner J. Mac Daughety, toured the Sanderson Farms facility and observed the policies and procedures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Candidates for N.C. General Assembly Senate seats report Q2 campaign finances

Kristy Kelly

Local News, Politics

Candidates for Senate seats in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Greene, Lenoir, and Jones counties reported their campaign finances for the second quarter of 2020.

May 19

May 19 Gov. Cooper to announce Phase 1 extension or Phase 2 implementation soon

Kristy Kelly

Local News, Coronavirus

Senate Leader Phil Berger recently called on Gov. Roy Cooper to grant counties local flexibility to reopen restaurants at reduced capacity, especially for outdoor seating areas. One of the core issues that small business owners have with the Stay at Home order is the inability to generate revenue while their businesses are forced to remain closed.