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Online Daily • Printed Wednesdays | springhopeenterprise.com | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | $1 Nash school board sets March 1 reeentry By Lindell J. Kay Lank Dunston, Ricky Jenkins, cators can tell students to wear [email protected] Dean Edwards and Chris Bis- masks when adults won’t do it. | 252-265-8117 sette voted to open schools. Superintendent Steve El- Evelyn Bulluck and lis said two students initially NASHVILLE — Public LaShawnda Washington voted refused to wear masks when school students in Nash Coun- to keep classrooms closed. elementary students returned ty will be allowed to return to Roughly half of faculty and to school last year, but they the classroom March 1. staff members will be comfort- agreed to wear their masks With recommendations from able returning to face-to-face after administrators spoke to Gov. Roy Cooper and legisla- instruction, according to a their parents. When schools tion on the near horizon, the teacher and staff survey pre- reopen, students who won’t Nash County Board of Educa- sented by Christine Catalano, wear masks will be returned to tion voted 9-2 to reopen class- executive director of strategic online learning. rooms during a special called planning and engagement for State Sen. Lisa Barnes, R- meeting held Thursday to dis- Nash County Public Schools. Nash, voted in support of leg- cuss in-classroom learning. School board member Ev- islation to direct all schools to Under the state’s Plan B elyn Bullock said teachers provide an in-person learning guidelines, families have the believe they will get vaccinated option. The measure, Senate option of choosing to remain before schools open, but it isn’t Bill 37, passed 29-15 in the on the virtual track or attend- known whether that will occur. Senate and 74-44 in the House. State Sen. Lisa Barnes, left, meets Diana Gause’s kindergarten ing school for face-to-face She said vaccine doses are de- A conference committee has class at Youngsville Academy, a charter school in Franklin County. learning Monday through pendent on the state. been appointed to hammer out Barnes recently voted for legislation to reopen schools for in-person Thursday every other week. “If all our teachers can’t be differences between the ver- instruction while allowing for continued online learning for parents Chairman Franklin Lamm, vaccinated, we need to tell sions adopted in each cham- who want to keep their children at home during the coronavirus Bill Sharpe, Ron Silver, Sha- them up front,” Bullock said. pandemic. Contributed photo ronda Bulluck, Doneva Chavis, Bulluck questioned how edu- See SCHOOLS, Page 4A Grocery delivery service helps hungry Ripe Revival Market partners with nonprofits

By Lindell J. Kay [email protected] | 252-265-8117

ROCKY MOUNT — A Nash County business pivoted from making fruit gummies to fa- cilitating the home delivery of grocery boxes during the CO- VID-19 pandemic. “The ugly truth is that up to 40% of crops are lost or left in the field each year because farmers don’t have a home for it or because of odd shape, size or other cosmetic defects,” said Will Kornegay, founder of Ripe Revival Market. Even before COVID-19 changed everything, Kornegay was already poised to make lemonade out of lemons — ac- tually, fruit snacks out of im- perfect produce. Kornegay and his sister, Laura Hearn, started Ripe Re- vival to make high-protein fruit snacks from unsalable fruits and vegetables. The company was ready to start production last March when the pandemic hit and grocery retailers stopped accepting new vendors, Ko- rnegay said. Hearn stepped away from Ripe Revival Market employees pack “tasty but imperfect” produce for the company’s Community-Supported Donation Boxes at the the business to take care of company’s Rocky Mount warehouse on Feb. 1. Contributed photo family and Kornegay said he shifted direction, hatching the directly to customers through- As a way to give back, Ko- of “tasty but imperfect” pro- experiencing food insecurity. Ripe Revival Market. out eastern North Carolina, in- rnegay said he created the duce and a second box is do- “One out of every eight The new company delivers cluding Spring Hope and Wil- Community-Supported Dona- nated to Nash County nonprof- meat, dairy and produce boxes son, and as far as Wilmington. tion Box. Customers buy a box its for distribution to families See HUNGRY, Page 2A

They may not look like much on Authorities warn of catalytic converter thefts the outside, but catalytic converters By Lindell J. Kay and Olivia Neeley a matter of minutes, said Wilson contain precious [email protected] | 252-265-8117 County Sheriff Calvin Woodard. metals like platinum, Thieves often steal catalytic con- giving the car part NASHVILLE — Authorities are urging motor- verters after business hours and on a scrap market ists to take precautions to prevent the theft of weekends. Any car, truck or SUV value of up to $300. catalytic converters from their cars. can be considered a target, Wood- Authorities in Nash The warnings came with the arrest of a Rocky ard said. and Wilson counties Mount man accused of stealing nearly two Lewin Wilson County deputies recently have recently dozen catalytic converters. arrested nine suspects in connec- dealt with accused Part of a motor vehicle’s exhaust system, cat- tion to a rash of stolen catalytic converters. thieves targeting alytic converters reduce burnt engine gases and The Nash County Sheriff’s Office, along with al- the exhaust system pollutants. Thieves use battery-operated recip- most every surrounding jurisdiction, has recently parts. Contributed rocating saws to cut the ends and remove the photo parts from vehicles, which can be done within See THEFTS, Page 2A

Weathercast With Albert Thomas Jr. Preview of the week posted Tuesdays. Preview of the weekend posted Saturdays. springhopeenterprise.com Spring Hope Enterprise @NashEnterprise 2A THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Hungry: A rising number of families are experiencing food insecurity continued from page 1A aimed to address three Orange, Pitt, Wake and Choice award in its 2019 pandemic challenges Wayne counties. Ag Innovations Chal- families in the U.S. with his new company: Kornegay, a N.C. State lenge, designed to foster faces food insecurity Consumers want to University alum, has a new generation of and may or may not avoid grocery stores been involved in the local entrepreneurs and show- know where their next and need groceries de- sweet potato market for case business innova- meal may come from,” livered to their homes; years. tions being developed in Kornegay said. “And eastern North Carolina Glean, a company rural parts of the country. that statistic has sig- farmers and local food begun by Kornegay and For more information, nificantly been com- distributors need new his sister, received the visit www.riperevival- pounded by the impacts markets for their goods American Farm Bureau market.com. of COVID-19.” as restaurants, schools Federation’s People’s Participating nonprofits and other institutional include the YMCA, Boys buyers scale back their Ripe Revival Market owner Will Kornegay is pictured in & Girls Club, Redeemer operations; and a rising Ripe Revival Market offerings the company’s Rocky Mount warehouse. The business Church and the Down number of families are offers weekly subscription boxes of meat, dairy and East Partnership for Chil- experiencing food inse- • Community-Supported Produce Box — $22.99; 10-12 produce available for delivery in eastern North Carolina. dren. curity. pounds. Contributed photo Kornegay said he The company’s de- • Produce box — $34.99; 15-20 pounds. livery area includes zip codes in Nash, Edge- • Grocery box — $74.99; 15-20 pounds of produce and 3-7 combe, Wilson, Beaufort, meat, dairy, beverage and snack items. Craven, Cumberland, • Meat boxes — $49.99-$99.99, available in beef, pork and Durham, Greene, Lenoir, poultry. - IN STOCK - New Hanover, Onslow, Our buyers worked extra hard during the holidays making sure we have millions of $$$ of inventory in stock. Thefts: Park in a secure garage continued from page 1A the alarm activates if a Lewin on Thursday in ru- thief tries to saw off the ral Wilson County when Ready fo experienced a rise in cata- converter. deputies responded to PICK UP or DELIVERY lytic converter thefts. • Video surveillance an abandoned service The converters contain around your garage or station at 5845 Holdens several precious met- driveway is useful if you Cross Road east of Wil- als including platinum, have the budget for it. son around 3 a.m. after giving the part a market • Etching a vehicle someone reported seeing value of $200 to $300 identification number a suspicious car, which from a scrap buyer. For or license plate number authorities described as a car owners, replacement on the converter could blue and silver Nissan Al- costs often exceed $2,000 help track it down if it’s tima with a missing front to $3,000, according to a stolen. bumper. recent article in the Min- A car with the same li- nesota Post about the NASH SUSPECT’S ARREST cense plate was captured growing problem. on surveillance video NO WAITING In the most recent con- when a catalytic con- THEFT PREVENTION verter theft case, authori- verter was stolen from ties accuse 39-year-old A Greater Love Chris- 6 Moths! No vehicle makes or Joshua Robert Lewin tian Church in Rocky models are safe from the of stealing 10 catalytic Mount, Medina said in a thieves, but the Toyota converters from the N.C. Thursday news release. Prius is the most com- Department of Transpor- Lewin gave Wilson mon vehicle type being tation and N.C. Wildlife County deputies per- targeted right now across Resource Commission of- mission to search the the United States, said fices on U.S. 64 Alternate car, Medina said. Nash Chief Deputy Brandon in Rocky Mount; three deputies say their Wilson Medina of the Nash from Hardee’s Furniture counterparts found a County Sheriff’s Office. Warehouse on U.S. 301 blue reciprocating saw, Medina offers the fol- south of Sharpsburg; two cutting blades and pry lowing tips to prevent each from Greater Love tool inside a camouflage Make yor hoe catalytic converter thefts: Christian Church and backpack. LOOK GREAT NOW! • Park in a secure ga- Arrow Exterminators on Wilson deputies rage or well-lit area. N.C. 97 in Rocky Mount; charged Lewin with pos- • Park close to a building and one each from Rocky session of burglary tools entrance or close to the Mount Electrical and and possession of drug nearest access road when SE&M Constructors on paraphernalia. Nash parking in a public lot. N.C. 97 in Rocky Mount. deputies took Lewin into • Consider deflating Lewin faces charges of custody and brought him the tires for vehicles larceny after breaking to Nashville for an inter- parked for a long period and entering; breaking view, which Medina said of time to deter thieves and entering of a place of revealed his involvement from crawling under- worship; causing damage in the string of Nash neath. to real property; altering, County catalytic convert- • Security devices such destroying or removing er thefts. as a catalytic converter personal property identi- Lewin has a criminal lock are available that fication marks; breaking conviction history in attach to the converter, and entering - auto lar- Nash and Wilson coun- making it harder to steal. ceny and larceny of auto- ties that includes multiple • Having the converter motive accessories. counts of larceny, unau- welded in place also Deputies booked Lewin thorized use of a motor makes it more difficult to into the Nash County conveyance, assault remove. Detention Center under inflicting serious bodily Hwy 301 between Wilson & Rocky Mount at Sharpsburg • If you have a secu- a combined $502,000 se- injury and communicat- rity system on your car, cured bond. ing threats, according to 977-2325 calibrate it so vibration The Wilson County the N.C. Department of sets it off. This ensures Sheriff’s Office caught Public Safety.

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PRAYER: Dear Father, help us to keep you at the center of our lives so that we will remember to call on you in all circumstances. Amen. Impeachment trial shows fractured GOP Reentry bill offers choice to families The second impeachment trial of Donald An editorial This $1.6 billion federal aid erage of 3.3% per year from Trump last week, despite its predictable and published on- bill provides for more discre- 2011-18. even preordained outcome, was an impor- line by WRAL- tionary funds for school prin- While listening to my con- tant opportunity for the American people TV claims that cipals to address the needs stituents back in my district, who care to see clearly how deeply the for- the General of their individual schools one thing remains clear — stu- mer president of the United States betrayed Assembly is — because they know best dents need to have the option his country. It was also a test for Republicans withhold- what is needed to keep their to go to school. Many of our KEN in the U.S. Senate to see whether they would LISA ing educa- schools operating safely students have been out of the RIPLEY put patriotism ahead of their party by ac- tion funding right now. The legislature classroom for nearly a year. knowledging his betrayal. BARNES from children also provided schools with Studies, including one done The House members who presented their case, by all ac- while forcing a “hold harmless” budget right here in North Carolina, counts from all sides, made their case masterfully. They schools to reopen — which is provision last year, meaning have shown that with proper built their case with facts, piled high one after the other, untrue. schools will receive the same safety protocols in place, like reinforced with previously unseen videos from the Jan. 6 The truth is that the leg- level of funding despite serv- what we’re providing in the invasion of the U.S. Capitol, to prove beyond any reason- islation, Senate Bill 37, “In- ing fewer students due to the aid package, schools can re- able doubt that Donald Trump was guilty of what he was Person Learning Choice for pandemic. open. charged. The president’s less than competent lawyers had Families,” provides a much- Gov. Roy Cooper signed I voted for Senate Bill 37 nothing but insulting invective, irrelevant whataboutism, ob- needed choice for families to that bill into law this week, because we need to priori- vious lies and sheer gaslighting in response. attend in-person school. In so school districts will soon tize students’ needs, and the It would be tempting to see that partisans simply saw what addition, funding for in-per- have that funding to continue aid package we just passed they wanted to believe, but a poll conducted during the trial son school needs has already on a clear path to reopen for will support that effort. I am found that 71% of Americans believed Trump was at least passed unanimously in a bill in-person instruction, espe- proud that the General As- partially responsible for inciting the Capitol insurrection and that included $1.6 billion in cially now that Senate Bill 37 sembly is taking steps to make 30% believed he was fully responsible. Fifty percent of those federal aid for K-12 schools guarantees that option for that happen instead of finding polled supported his conviction and 53% said Trump should to help the reopening process families. more excuses. be barred from holding public office again. for things like additional Also notable: Since 2011, We need to get our kids back More significantly, a solid majority of senators, including transportation resources; ap- the North Carolina General in school, safely, and we’ve seven Republicans, voted 57-43 to convict Trump, a biparti- propriate space and facilities Assembly has intentionally provided a pathway to do just san rebuke that fell short only because Republican senators for safe preparation, distri- and methodically increased that. seized on the “technicality” that the trial was unconstitu- bution and consumption of K-12 education funding by a tional because Trump had left office. Unlike the first im- school meals; regular on-site total of $9.2 billion. The K-12 Lisa Barnes, R-Nash, represents peachment trial, where the victorious president celebrated COVID-19 testing; adequate education budget in North Senate District 11 in the N.C. his acquittal with a big party in the White House surrounded nurse support and more. Carolina increased by an av- General Assembly. by Republican senators, many of those who voted to protect him still had harsh words for his behavior, especially now- Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. In blistering comments only minutes after voting to acquit Trump, McConnell said hypocritically but accurately that Trump was “practically and morally responsible” for the Schools, not lawmakers, should plan reentry Capitol insurrection, noting the mob “did this because they’d Students we have violated this right, been fed wild falsehoods by the most powerful man on earth need to re- and SB 37 further limits eq- I voted against SB because he was angry he lost an election.” McConnell even turn to in- uitable and adequate educa- 37 so we can get suggested that Trump could still be tried now as a private person learn- tion. citizen for criminal or civil charges related to his actions. ing, parents For example, we have more this done locally and So while Trump escaped conviction, he was not exoner- need to be than 2,000 children in Nash ated at all, either by the watching public or eventually by his- able to re- County whose learning is safely. torians who now have the House’s carefully compiled record turn to their guided by an individualized of what he did. Trump is exposed, disgraced and belongs in JAMES professional educational plan, yet SB 37 Students have already been the dustbin of history as the rich rubbish he is. GAILLIARD, lives and oc- does not allow our school out too long. It’s the Republicans who now have the problem. The GOP cupations district to prioritize daily I voted against SB 37 so we senators, as before and as predicted, failed the patriotism and teachers and school per- instruction based on the vari- can get this done locally and test by putting their politics before their oath of office. By sonnel need environments ance of needs as outlined in safely. I don’t believe I was voting to excuse Trump’s attempted insurrection, they now that meet public health rec- their IEPs. Our most vulner- elected to lead our commu- own it by their complicity. ommendations and support able learners need both mod- nity down a path of political Seven Republican senators showed the courage of their their essential work of edu- erate and minimum social manipulation, but rather, to convictions, including — to his great credit — North Caro- cating our children. distancing options depend- represent and to fight for our lina’s Richard Burr, but the rest of them held their noses and As a parent and grandpar- ing on what is best for the shared interests and con- used a bogus excuse to protect a man who many of them ent of children in our local child. cerns. admit privately they despise. school system and a pastor Second, it strips the au- Gov. Roy Cooper, Superin- The worst of them — Lindsey Graham, Josh Hawley and to thousands of school-aged thority of our local school tendent of Public Instruction Ted Cruz — put their full corruption and toadyism to Trump children and families, I join board. In Nash County, an Catherine Truitt, State Board on display, making no effort to be impartial or honest dur- the ranks of the anxious 11-member school board was of Education Chair Eric Da- ing the trial. And the only thing Trump’s lawyers had going adults who want to see us elected. School decisions are vis and a bipartisan group for them was the fact that many of the “jurors” were actu- back to full, in-person learn- highly contextual, and as of state legislators have al- ally co-conspirators in Trump’s early efforts to thwart the ing. The issue is: What ve- much as possible, local lead- ready publicly encouraged election, either by silence or encouraging his “big lie.” Even hicle is best to accomplish ers should make these local all school districts to return after the insurrection was squashed, many of the Republi- this? decisions. The COVID-19 to in-person instruction in can senators still challenged the election results as Trump Senate Bill 37, In-Person virus remains unpredictable, a manner that is safe and wanted. Learning Choices for Families, and local schools must have meets public health recom- National and state Republican Party officials, by their un- was recently drafted and filed the flexibility to adapt if vari- mendations. SB 37 does not wavering allegiance to Trump despite everything and their to accomplish these purposes. ants cause the infection to do this. unreasonable censuring of any who oppose, have also in the However, there are a few surge. We must now look beyond process managed to embrace the right-wing craziness and problems with SB 37. SB 37 strips our school SB 37 and reopen Nash Coun- sedition sweeping through their party. As political scientists First, it excludes more than board of this power. An ty Public Schools with the best have noted, the Republican Party was already in trouble for 1,000 children in Nash County 11-member local school approach for our students, “going rogue” before Trump. Now the party has become and more than 100,000 chil- board is more nimble than a parents and teachers. My of- known as cultish followers of Trump who are teetering on dren in our state. 170-member state legislature. fice remains ready to assist in the edge of becoming domestic terrorists. National Repub- We must always advance SB 37 would have you be- these efforts. licans have totally lost their credibility on any fidelity to the legislation that includes all lieve parents and teachers are rule or law or even respect for law and order. children. Our constitutional fighting against each other be- James Gailliard, D-Nash, rep- The majority of Americans now just want to move on from responsibility is for state and cause there is always a group resents House District 25 in Trump and deal with the serious problems our country now local government to provide of elected officials who benefit the N.C. General Assembly faces, topped by COVID-19 and the economy. President equal opportunities for all from division. We cannot al- and serves as pastor of Word Biden had wisely kept his focus on his job, largely ignoring children. The N.C. Supreme low SB 37 to divide us. Every- Tabernacle Church in Rocky the Trump mess, and he still has much to do simply getting Court has previously ruled one wants schools reopened. Mount. the administration up and running because of delays the Trump administration caused. Republicans are going to have to figure out how to deal with a toxic ex-president and restore their party. The best Tell us what’s on your mind thing all of us can do is to shun Trump and Trumpism, giv- The Enterprise welcomes opinions from readers on topics of public interest. Letters that promote a commercial ing and paying him as little attention as possible as just an- product, contain either libelous material, personal attacks on individuals or vulgar language, and those addressed other crazy old guy in Florida. to a third party, will not be published. Consumer complaints and letters containing unverifiable factual claims Instead, let us turn our attention to debating the policies are ineligible for publication. 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Main St., not 113 Ash St. Spring Hope, N.C. 27882 Phone 252-478-3651 Ken Ripley, a Spring Hope resident, is The Enterprise’s editor e-mail [email protected] and publisher emeritus. 4A THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Schools: Studies have shown schools can reopen OBITUARIES continued from page 1A many constituents in Public Health Toolkit for ment of Health and Hu- Senate District 11 who reopening. man Services. ber. have voiced their con- Studies have shown “The Centers for Dis- Jimmie McKinley Greene The bill would effec- cerns about virtual learn- schools can reopen ease Control and Pre- Nov. 14, 1943 — Feb. 11, 2021 tively eliminate Plan ing and the impact on safely with mitigation vention recently cited SPRING HOPE — Jimmie McKinley Greene, C, the all-virtual learn- students’ mental health, efforts. North Carolina as an 77, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. ing option, and grant education and well-be- Gov. Roy Cooper re- example that schools He was born in Nash County on Nov. 14, school districts wide ing.” Barnes said. “The cently announced that can reopen safely, even 1943, to the late Hubert and Florine Edwards flexibility in how best science is clear: Multiple research conducted in during periods of high to operate in person. studies, including one North Carolina “tells community transmis- Greene. In addition to his parents, he was also It requires schools to conducted here in North us that in-person learn- sion, when they follow preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. adhere to N.C. Depart- Carolina, show it’s safe ing is working and that those COVID-19 safety Jimmie loved his family, rabbit hunting and ment of Health and to reopen schools by fol- students can be in class- protocols,” Cohen said. beagle dogs. Human Services safety lowing health protocols. rooms safely, with the State health officials He is survived by son, Rodney Greene (Amy protocols, while still It’s time for all schools to right safety protocols in recently told the State Carlyle); daughter, Barbara Renee Boulden allowing parents and reopen.” place.” Board of Education that (Kevin); grandchildren, Chason Severini, students to decide The legislation directs New studies affirm COVID-19 cases associ- Annie Elizabeth Greene, Amy Elise Greene, whether virtual or in- schools to follow re- that strong prevention ated with K-12 schools Jackson McKinley Greene; and a sister, Flora person learning is best quirements in the state measures work, said accounted for 0.15% of Powell (Joe). for their needs. health department’s Mandy Cohen, secretary the state’s total cases as A memorial service will be held at a later “I’ve spoken with Strong Schools N.C. of the state’s Depart- of Jan. 30. date. Evidence that school Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1052 S. First STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA closures harm children St., Nashville, is honored to be caring for UTILITIES COMMISSION is overwhelming. As the Greene family. Words of comfort may be RALEIGH far back as last sum- shared at www.cornerstonefuneralhomeand- mer, public health cremations.com. DOCKET NO. E-100, SUB 165 experts at Harvard BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION University warned that school closures are In the Matter of ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON Horace Melton Meacomes 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan ) 2020 BIENNIAL IRP REPORTS AND “a disaster that some Reports and Related 2020 REPS ) RELATED 2020 REPS COMPLIANCE students may never re- Sr. Compliance Plans ) PLANS cover from,” according March 15, 1925 — Feb. 10, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the North Carolina Utilities Commission (Commission) to information Barnes has scheduled a public hearing in conjunction with the Commission’s review and evalu- provided. BAILEY — Horace Melton Meacomes Sr., 95, ation of integrated resource planning (IRP) in North Carolina. The purpose of the review Earlier this month, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Arrangements and evaluation is to ensure that each regulated electric utility operating in North Carolina the CDC concluded are by Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory, is developing reliable projections of the long-range demands for electricity in its service area and is developing a combination of reliable resource options for meeting the anticipat- there is little evidence Wilson. ed demands in a cost-efective manner. IRP is intended to identify those electric resource that schools have con- options which can be obtained at least cost to ratepayers in North Carolina consistent with tributed meaningfully adequate, reliable electric service. IRP considers conservation, efciency, load management and other demand-side program alternatives in the selection of resource options. Commis- to increased commu- Jimmie Lee Godwin sion Rule R8-60 requires that each of the electric utilities furnish the Commission with a nity transmission. biennial report in even-numbered years that contains the specifc information set out in that Last month, Univer- BAILEY — Jimmie Lee Godwin, 89, died Commission Rule. In odd-numbered years, each of the electric utilities must fle an update report updating its most recently fled biennial report. In addition, regulated electric utilities sity of North Carolina Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Arrangements are by are required to include their plans for meeting customer electric needs via renewable energy and Duke University Wilson Memorial Service. resources and energy efciency programs by submitting a Renewable Energy and Energy researchers with the Efciency Portfolio Standard compliance plan (REPS compliance plan) as part of the IRP fling. ABC Science Collabor- ative noted “no instanc- James Arthur Finch Jr. During the public hearing to be held in this docket, the Commission will receive testimony es of child-to-adult Jan. 27, 1942 — Feb. 9, 2021 from nonexpert public witnesses with respect to the most current IRP reports and REPS transmission of SARS- compliance plans fled in 2020 by Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; and Virginia Electric and Power Company, d/b/a Dominion Energy North Carolina. CoV-2 were reported MIDDLESEX — James “Jimmy” Arthur Finch Public witness testimony will be received in accordance with Commission Rule R1-21(g). within schools” during Jr., 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Arrangements their examination of 11 are by Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory, A night hearing for the convenience of public witnesses and solely for the purpose of taking nonexpert public witness testimony shall be held by the Commission on Tuesday, March open school districts in Wilson. 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing shall be conducted remotely via Webex. A link to view North Carolina serving the hearing will be available at www.ncuc.net. 90,000 students. Diana Viola McFadden Persons desiring to present testimony for the record must register in advance of the hearing, “Our data sup- no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 by contacting the Public Staf via email ports the concept that at [email protected] or by calling 866-380-9816. Testimony will be limit- schools can stay open BAILEY — Diana Viola McFadden, 72, died ed to fve minutes per individual. safely in communities Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Arrangements are by Ste- Only individuals registered with the Public Staf by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, with widespread com- vens Funeral Home, Wilson. 2021, will be allowed to testify at the hearing. munity transmission,” the researchers’ report Anyone wishing to review the 2020 IRP reports and REPS compliance plans fled by the utilities may do so at the Commission’s website, www.ncuc.net, by selecting the Docket tab concludes. Ernest Reid Perry and entering Docket No. E-100 Sub 165. Upon request, the Chief Clerk will place copies of the IRPs, compliance plans and any other documents fled in this proceeding in central- BAILEY — Ernest Reid “Rasters” Perry died ly-located public libraries where they may be copied without prohibition. Such a request may be made by writing to the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Puppy Puddles Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. 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ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 2nd day of February, 2021. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Police: Rocky Kimberley A. Campbell, Chief Clerk Mount teen shot dead

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ROCKY MOUNT — City police are investigating another shooting death. Officers responded to a shooting with injury call around 3:40 p.m. Feb. 8 on the 1900 block of Vernon Road, said Cpl. Ricky Jack- son, public information of- ficer for the Rocky Mount Police Department. Jordan Clayton, 19, died at the scene in the Mead- owbrook neighborhood. “Officers began lifesav- ing measures until emer- gency medical services arrived and pronounced Clayton deceased at the scene,” Jackson said. The investigation is active and ongoing, Jack- son said. The homicide is the third shooting death in as many days. Arrests have been made in the other two cases. Anyone with informa- tion about Clayton’s ho- micide is asked to call the Rocky Mount Police De- partment at 252-972-1411 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at 252-977-1111. To send information via the Text-A-Tip service, text RMPOL and your message to CRIMES (274637). Police say calls and text messages are anonymous. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com 1B The Enterprise Local www.springhopeenterprise.com Prosecutors seek fairness in justice system By Lindell J. Kay Edgecombe and Wilson counties since Equity and Criminal Justice. The group Members evaluated the criminal [email protected] | 252-265-8117 2009. consisted of eight elected district attor- justice system’s impact minorities and Evans is a longtime member of the neys from across the state represent- disadvantaged people who may suffer North Carolina prosecutors are conference, having served as its presi- ing 21 counties and both metropolitan from substance use disorders or mental recommending policy improvements dent in 2014-15. and rural populations, according to the health diagnoses. including eliminating In 2017, Gov. Roy Cooper appointed report, which says prosecutors’ top pri- “These broader societal inequalities minimum bond require- Evans to serve as chairman of the Gov- orities are to ensure victims are served, include lack of access to health care, ments and increasing the ernor’s Crime Commission, the chief communities are safe and offenders are mental health services and substance funding for mental health advisory body on crime and justice is- held accountable. abuse treatment programs,” said Seth and substance use disorder sues to the governor and state public “Hopefully, our report will contribute Banks, who co-chaired the group with resources in order to pro- safety secretary. to the development of a constructive Freeman and who serves as district mote fairness in the state’s A Rocky Mount native, Evans served framework for improvements going attorney for Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Evans court system. as a District Court judge from 1999- forward,” said Evans, a member of the Watauga and Yancey counties. In the wake of police bru- 2008. He previously practiced law in working group. Banks said policymakers and com- tality cases and resulting civil unrest Rocky Mount, focusing on trial and ap- Over a five-month period, the group munities should increase funding to across the country, the N.C. Confer- pellate work. reviewed and evaluated current pros- address those issues in order to prevent ence of District Attorneys examined “It is imperative that we engage in the ecution and court practices that may people with substance use and mental professional representation, prosecu- national debate regarding inequities contribute to disparate results. The re- health issues from being propelled into tion alternatives, pretrial custody and in the criminal justice system,” Evans sulting report has been released to the the criminal justice system. sentencing outcomes. The conference’s said. “I fully support the recommenda- public and N.C. General Assembly for The N.C. Conference of District At- recommendations are included in the tions resulting from the efforts of my consideration. torneys is composed of the state’s 42 recently released “Report on Race, Eq- colleagues on the committee and the “We are committed to the fair admin- elected district attorneys. The confer- uity and Criminal Justice.” professional staff at the N.C. Confer- istration of justice and seek to use our ence is charged by state statute with, As ministers of justice, state prosecu- ence of District Attorneys.” authority and discretion without bias among other things, improving the tors are charged with seeking the ap- In the wake of national civil un- or partiality as set forth in the oath we administration of justice in North Caro- plication of criminal laws free of bias or rest over perceived inequities in the undertake,” said Wake County District lina by coordinating prosecution efforts partiality, said District Attorney Robert criminal justice system, the conference Attorney Lorrin Freeman, the working Evans, the top prosecutor for Nash, formed the Working Group on Race, group’s co-chair. See PROSECUTORS, Page 4B

Hospital 175 DMV jobs available hires emergency director

For The Enterprise ROCKY MOUNT — Nash UNC Health Care has named Meredith Denton the new direc- tor of its emergency depart- Denton ment. Denton began working as di- rector of emergency services at Nash in late November. She most re- cently served as direc- tor of emergency and behavioral health ser- vices at Wilson Medical Center. Prior to her role at Wilson Medical Center, Denton was the direc- tor of emergency ser- vices at Sovah Health in Danville, Virginia. She brings 26 years of expe- rience, including nearly 10 years of emergency department leadership experience. She also The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is recruiting more than 175 workers for its new headquarters building in Rocky Mount, shown here in a publicity has experience as a photo. Contributed photo coordinator of hospital emergency prepared- N.C. Department of Transportation. “And The DMV relocated its base of opera- ness and a director of Job fair planned we are excited to have the opportunity to tions in December. Maintenance and safe- intensive care. tap into the talented local workforce.” ty issues at the former Raleigh headquar- “We are excited to The job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to ters prompted state leaders to seek a new have Meredith join the at Rocky Mount 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the DMV head- home for the agency, and a provision in Nash UNC team,” said quarters parking lot at 1515 N. Church St. the state’s 2018 budget set search parama- Dr. Crystal Hayden, headquarters Participants will be able to speak with DMV ters that included Wake and surrounding chief operating officer hiring managers while maintaining social counties. and chief nursing of- By Brie Handgraaf distancing. Officials accepted the lowest satisfactory ficer of Nash UNC [email protected] | 252-265-7821 There are a variety of job openings in bid as required by state law. More than 400 Health Care. “Our vehicle services, driver services, business DMV employees will work at the Church emergency department ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of services, license and theft, training and de- Street building, which previously served as sees some of the high- Motor Vehicles will hold a drive-thru career velopment and processing services as well the Hardee’s restaurant chain’s headquar- est numbers of patients fair next week for jobs at its new headquar- as strategy, research and planning. ters. in the state, due to be- ters. Aapplicants should bring a copy of their Many of the DMV’s openings resulted ing located near two “Our recent headquarters move to Rocky resume and be prepared to wear a face from attrition, with media outlets reporting major highways. We Mount has created over 175 jobs that we mask the entire time. Participants won’t that some Raleigh-based workers chose to are looking forward to are eager to fill,” said Dan DeMaioNewton, be able to leave their cars during the job leave the agency instead of commuting to a workforce development specialist for the fair. Rocky Mount. See HIRE, Page 4B Higdon to step down as district’s US attorney

By Lindell J. Kay tions. Such requests are common “I leave office with deep respect [email protected] when a new president takes office. for the outstanding men and wom- | 252-265-8117 Higdon submitted his letter of en who serve the U.S. Department resignation to Biden on Thursday of Justice in the Eastern District RALEIGH — U.S. Attorney Rob- with an effective date of Feb. 28. as prosecutors and as members of ert Higdon tendered his resigna- “It has been my great privilege the support staff,” Higdon wrote. tion late last week. and honor to serve as United “They are dedicated to the safety Representing the Eastern States attorney,” Higdon wrote. “I and security of our citizens, and District of North Carolina that am very grateful to former Presi- their tireless work has made com- includes Nash County, Higdon dent Trump for the opportunity to munities all across our state safer served in the office since October serve the people of eastern North and more secure.” 2017. President Donald Trump Carolina as their chief federal law Higdon’s Take Back North Caro- nominated Higdon for the post. enforcement officer. lina initiative resulted in the pros- U.S. Attorney Robert Higdon, left, has announced his The U.S. Senate had confirmed his Higdon also thanked North ecution of 421 firearms-related pending resignation. He’s shown here speaking with appointment by voice vote. Carolina’s two U.S. senators, Rich- cases, including 15 defendants Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone, center, and Edgecombe President Joe Biden asked all 55 ard Burr and Thom Tillis, for their from Nash County, during the County Sheriff Clee Atkinson after a September press remaining Trump-appointed U.S. support and recommendations to conference in Rocky Mount touting the Take Back North attorneys to tender their resigna- the post. See HIGDON, Page 4B Carolina initiative. Lindell J. Kay | Enterprise file photo 2B THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com 3B

PEACHTREE NEWS Don’t let busyness make you forget your first love

Peachtree wind ceased.” — Mark Congratulations, Destiny! dingfield, Seth and Eric • Wallace Edwards and to Ricky Tucker (Feb. 9), Baptist 4: 39. Hicks, Bonita Mildon, Danny Manning are re- Ashley Edwards (Feb. Church “In Christ, we can be at PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS daughter of Ginny and covering from surgery. 14), Jonathan Macquin members peace in the mist of the Curtis Beddingfield, • Audrey Farmer is (Feb. 24) and Scotty Ed- came confusions, bewilder- • To all those sick and and Dianne and Ricky recovering at home from wards and Amy Sykes out for ments and perplexities in need. Please keep Tucker. surgery at Wake Med. (Feb. 26). Sunday’s of this life. The storm them all in your prayers. • Ronnie Matthews is • Randell Whitley If you have news, service rages, but our hearts are • Maxine Whitley, Bar- recovering at home. needs prayers. please call or email me. FRAN through the at rest.” bara Privette, Linwood • Eric Matthews’ • Timmy Clifton and My email address is mfp- BUNN icy, super My devotional this May, Kathy Farmer, Rudy 1-year-old son, Bryan Sarah Page are in rehab. [email protected]. My phone windy, very week is “Your First and Gail Brantley. Chase Matthews, is in • Tom Holland’s number is 252-478-2846. cold and rainy weather. Love,” by Anne Graham • Delcie Wakefield and Vidant Medical Center in 1-year-old granndaugh- I will need your news no The sanctuary flower Lotz, from “Fixing My Frances Hutchins are in Greenville. ter, Saphora Bowling, is later than 4 p.m. on Sun- arrangement Sunday Eyes on Jesus.” skilled nursing facilities. • Janie Joyner, Bill in the hospital recovering days. was loving presented to “I have loved you with Pastor Bill Wakefield is Nelson. Joyce Brinkley, from surgery. glorify God by Bob Bunn an everlasting love; I recovering at home. Eula Gupton and Ann • Irene Page is prepar- Fran Bunn is a member and I in loving memory have drawn you with • Billy Bunn, Dorothy Gunther are undergoing ing for knee surgery. of Peachtree Baptist of my mother and father, loving kindness.” — Jer- Nelson, Ginny Bed- treatment. • Birthday blessings Church. Hazel and Jake Robert- emiah 31:3. son. “Regardless of how Special music: Jane busy you are ‘serving’ in May performed a piano the church, don’t forget solo. Pastor Gene White- your first love. house played a video “Losing it can happen presentation for the song gradually. When you of- “Even Me” by the Trium- fer yourself for service, phant Quartet. people latch on to your Bible verse for the willingness, and before month of February: Prov- you know it, busyness erbs: 21:21. overtakes your worship Pastor’s message: “Full and love for Jesus. The of Faith, Grace and Pow- fire of love for Him you er,” with scripture from once had in your heart Acts 6:5-15. goes out. “Jesus wrote to the DEVOTIONALS church at Ephesus, warn- ing the congregation, Jerry’s devotional this ‘You have forsaken your week is “Safe in The first love. Remember the Storm” by Billy Graham, height from which you from “Peace for Each have fallen! Repent and Day.” do the things you did at “Peace, be still!” — first’ (Revelation 2: 4-5). Mark 4:39. The principle is one we “A colleague who trav- need to remember every eled frequently through- moment of every day. out the Middle East was Jesus wants our love for in a car with some mis- Him before He wants our sionaries driving through work for Him. Love must the Jordanian desert, come first. along the King’s High- “It’s love for Jesus that way, when a sandstorm compels you and me to blew up. They were on serve from hearts filled a mountain pass with to overflowing. Don’t put low visibility. Though an your work before your experienced traveler, my worship! Put worship friend said his knuckles first.” were white until one of the missionaries said, COMMUNITY NEWS ‘Don’t worry. I’ve been this way before.’ They • Peachtree Baptist’s pulled off in a safe place flower calendar signup and enjoyed a peace- sheets for 2021 are in the ful visit until the storm narthex. Please get one, passed. That’s what fill out and return. peace with God is like. • First Baptist Church “Even the birds know of Spring Hope continues peace: though the thun- to welcome guest pas- der and lightning rage, tors for indoor Sunday the little bird can sleep in services. the crevice of the rock, • Momeyer Baptist its head tucked serenely Church is now hav- under its wing, sound ing Sunday school and asleep through the storm. church services. All are “Jesus was asleep in a welcome. boat when a storm like • JoAnn Blankenship’s that arose. The disciples granddaughter Destiny were terrified and woke King has been voted the Him: ‘Lord, we will per- collegiate vice president ish; save us!’” and president-elect of the “Jesus said to the sea, North Carolina Music ‘Peace, be still!’ And the Education Association. DMV office adds 2 driver license examiners From staff reports

ROCKY MOUNT — Two new driver license ex- aminers are joining the state’s Division of Motor Ve- hicles office in Rocky Mount. The duo are among two dozen new examiners be- ing assigned to 17 license offices around the state to help improve customer service, said John Brockwell, spokesman for the N.C. Department of Transporta- tion. The new employees graduated Feb. 5 from the DMV’s Basic Examiner Training School and have already started work. Rocky Mount’s new examiners are Theresa Joyner and Joshua Farrar. The DMV is working to improve customer service with more examiners, dedicated contact-less road test teams and the use of customer service represen- tatives to help people with appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure they have the ap- propriate documents, Brockwell said. The examiners graduated after four weeks of class- room study at training schools in Rocky Mount and Huntersville. “They are trained to take applications for learner permits, driver licenses, REAL IDs and basic identi- fication cards using modernized systems that create counterfeit-proof documents that protect against identity theft,” Brockwell said. “They will also con- duct contact-less road tests by appointment for quali- fied drivers.” The graduates join more than 500 examiners serv- ing more than 7 million licensed drivers in North Carolina. 4B THE ENTERPRISE | springhopeenterprise.com Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Prosecutors: Report 2 face accessory charges in murder case continued from page 1B conference recom- mends: From staff reports ceived a $90,000 bond. Feb. 4, officers with the parent gunshot wound, and assisting district at- • Timely mandatory Darryel Jerrod Hill, 30, Rocky Mount Police De- said Cpl. Ricky Jackson, torneys in the adminis- first appearances for all ROCKY MOUNT — faces a first- partment public information officer tration of their offices. felony and misdemean- Two more people have degree mur- responded to for the Rocky Mount Po- or charges. been charged in connec- der charge. a shot spot- lice Department. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR • Training for law tion to a Feb. 4 homicide. Police arrest- ter activa- “Officers began lifesav- EQUITY enforcement and magis- Tyheem Perry, 20, and ed him Feb. tion on the ing measures until emer- trates on the use of cita- Nakesha Williams, 40, 5. He’s being 1000 block gency medical services For quality and pro- tions and summonses in have both been charged held without of Branch arrived and transported fessionalism in rep- lieu of arrest for nonvio- with acting as an acces- Perry bond in the Williams Street. Chambers to UNC Nash resentation, the N.C. lent offenses. sory after the fact. They Edgecombe When offi- Health Care, where Conference of District • Review and update were arrested Thursday. County Detention Center cers arrived, they located Chambers succumbed Attorneys recom- of district bond policies Perry received a $50,000 in Tarboro. 27-year-old Markelius to his injuries,” Jackson mends: by local court stakehold- bond and Williams re- Around 1:52 p.m. on Chambers. He had an ap- said. • Increased cognitive ers. bias training for pros- • Elimination of the ecutors and other crimi- minimum $1,000 se- nal justice and allied cured bond requirement professionals. when a defendant fails • Increased data col- to appear, leaving the Police: Teen dies in single-car crash lection and training for decision in judicial of- both prosecutors and ficials’ discretion. indigent defense repre- • Study of a preventa- From staff reports Barton was driving west on U.S. in a news release. “Please keep sentatives to address ra- tive detention policy to 64 near mile marker 457 when his his family in your thoughts and cial and other disparities promote public safety. NASHVILLE — Police say a car ran off the road to the left and prayers during this difficult time.” in the criminal justice For sentencing out- 19-year-old died when his car struck a group of trees around 6:56 The Nashville Police Department system. comes, the conference smashed into a cluster of trees in a.m. on Feb. 10, according to police. and Nashville Fire Department • Study of indigent de- recommends: the U.S. 64 median last week. “Barton was wearing his seat responded to the single-vehicle fense services to assess • A complete mul- Nashville Police Chief Anthony belt, but unfortunately, due to the crash roughly a half-mile west of training, compensation tivariate analysis and Puckett identified the victim as traumatic impact on the vehicle, U.S. 64’s intersection with U.S. 64 and quality of represen- corresponding study by Clayton resident Emery Barton. he died upon impact,” Puckett said Alternate. tation. the N.C. Sentencing and For alternatives to Policy Advisory Com- prosecution and op- mission to identify po- portunities for success, tential disparities in case the conference recom- dispositions. mends: • Continue adherence State virus relief receives across-the-aisle support • Funding to increase to truth in sentencing By Lindell J. Kay voted in favor of the Senate Bill 36 is another federal funding for vac- the availability of qual- policies as embodied in [email protected] COVID-19 relief bill that important step to provide cine distribution, $39 ity mental health and structured sentencing | 252-265-8117 includes $1.6 billion for much-needed relief and million to expand rural substance use disorder laws. schools. help our state recover broadband internet ac- resources statewide. • Training for pros- Major state legisla- Winslow’s House Dis- and reopen again.” cess and $546 million for • Data collection of ecutors, defense at- tion meant to help North trict 7 seat represents all Nash County has re- the Emergency Rental the number and types torneys and judges on Carolina of Franklin County and a ported a total of 8,732 Assistance Program. An of cases resulting in advanced supervised re- schools to portion of southern Nash coronavirus cases with additional $155 million in dismissals through suc- lease and extraordinary reopen safely County. 157 deaths. As of Friday, rental assistance will go cessful diversion. mitigation laws. received “I’m glad I was able to there were 22 patients be- directly to eligible local • Expansion of the use • Establishment of bipartisan cast my vote in support of ing treated for COVID-19 governments with more of conditional discharge pilot sites to conduct support last this critical legislation,” at Nash UNC Health than 200,000 residents. under Chapter 15A, presentencing inves- week. Winslow said. “Families, Care, according to local Gov. Roy Cooper, a upon agreement by the tigations and provide Winslow State Rep. businesses and com- public health officials. Nash County native, prosecutor, as an alter- reports to the court to Matthew munities are hurting be- Senate Bill 36 also signed the bill into law on native to prosecution. inform judicial decision- Winslow, R-Franklin, cause of COVID-19, and provides $95 million in Feb. 10. For pretrial custody making on dispositional and alternatives, the outcomes. Photo albums still the best way to preserve memories Hire: ‘Meet their needs’ It’s a I love the old black- flash. But, you could take She shocked me when rainy, and-white photos from it over instantly. Much she said, “Wow, I’ve nev- continued from page 1B gency nursing has been cold, years ago. My first cam- more expensive film for er seen a picture of him a major focus in her gloomy era was a small Kodak that Polaroid. at that age.” Meredith’s experience, career. Sunday and buying the film was Next came the slides. So now, what do I do expertise and leader- “Emergency nursing after- something that I had Remember those? You about all those Facebook ship skills helping our has always been my noon, and to save money for and had to have a projector photos that have my teams continue to build passion, and being a I am pre- then take the film to the or one of those handheld grandchildren and great- better processes and part of emergency care JAN MILLS paring to drug store to have it sent things to see the picture. grandchildren in them? patient experiences in delivery in this com- undertake the monumen- away to be developed, I still have a stack of Years from now, who will our emergency depart- munity when seconds tal task of going through only to find that I had those that I need to see look at my computer and ment.” count is very impor- photo albums — you taken most of my shots if there is some place I marvel at the photos that Denton has a Bachelor tant to me,” she said. know, those books that out of focus or with no can take them to have were saved? No, wait — of Science degree in “I want the community have actual photographs light. them converted to pho- someone accidentally nursing from Western to have confidence in in them that you can hold Remember the old tographs, because Lord deleted all those or the Governor’s University our ability to provide in your hand, turn the blue flash bulbs and the only knows where a pro- computer ended up in and a Master of Science emergency care that page and laugh at how attachment you had to jector or the handheld an electronic waste pile in nursing leadership will meet their needs silly you looked back in have if you used a flash? I thing might be. some place. and administration. when they need us the day. Or, you can shed think you could only take One of my granddaugh- Photograph albums Denton said emer- most.” a tear for someone who 12 photos at a time on a ters was with me as I and books can best be has passed away, feel a roll of film. Do they even showed her the stack of enjoyed by actually turn- tug at your heart when sell film now? albums and we thumbed ing the pages — slowly, to you recall the day you Then I went to a Pola- through the pages of one. savor every moment and snapped that photo of roid, and that was a real As we did so, we came marvel at every page. The Enterprise your child and wonder at treat. Snap the photo, across a photo with had Job seekers’ yellow brick road how fast the days have pull the photo from the her dad in it. He was 12 Jan Mills is The Enter- flown by. camera, wait a minute or years old at the time, and prise’s customer service so and watch as it devel- it was a full-length shot representative. Reach oped in your hand — on- of him from the side as her at 252-478-3651 and ly to find that it was out he watched a group of jmills.enterprise@wilson- CLASSIFIEDS of focus or you needed a folks at a political event. times.com.

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