We continue to monitor the potential for accumulating snowfall over much of eastern North Carolina Friday night into Saturday.
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Governor Cooper warns Eastern NC to prepare for severe storms
Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware of the local weather forecast and prepare for the conditions expected in your area.
Kinston Cares receives $95,000 to rehabilitate FEMA flood buyout property in east Kinston
“Communities across North Carolina have been devastated by hurricanes and flooding in recent years,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “This grant will help rebuild neighborhoods in Kinston and make the city stronger.”
House Bill 1023 passes providing funding to address domestic violence with technology
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Legislature passed a critical bill that allocates federal funding to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Administration. These funds will be used to provide a grant to an Eastern North Carolina non-profit, Caitlyn’s Courage, to address domestic violence head-on with technology.
Sen. Jim Perry supports Counties' effort for regional reopening approach
“I have been asked if I support the efforts of County Commissioners (Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne) who have contacted Governor Cooper asking him to relinquish the emergency powers he assumed over their counties…I personally believe local health departments, local physicians, local hospital leaders and local elected officials in Eastern NC have the same intelligence, and capabilities as those in our State Capital. I respectfully request Governor Cooper work with them to find the best path to honor their request.”
Pizza Hut offers free pizzas and grants to local educators serving students in need across Eastern NC
In a matter of days, COVID-19 closed schools across Eastern NC, denying students access to everyday necessities - meal services, internet, books and more. To meet the urgent needs of students who rely on school for food and educational resources, Pizza Hut has announced it is bringing the Read & Feed Program, donating Personal Pan Pizza® certificates and distributing grants to local educators through its nonprofit partner, First Book.
NWS: Severe weather expected later today
According to the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City, our area has a high risk of severe weather later this evening.
AgCarolina Farm Credit returns patronage distribution of more than $18 million dollars
On Thursday, February 20th, members of AgCarolina Farm Credit received patronage refund checks for 2019. The all-cash patronage was paid in the amount of $18 million for the members of AgCarolina Farm Credit. AgCarolina Farm Credit returned $1,690,077 to members with loans for land, homes, and farms throughout Lenoir, Jones, and Wayne Counties.