Our Mission
"In its dedication to regional excellence, the Lumber River Council of Governments is
proactive in identifying local and regional needs and the resources to address
those needs in an effective and fair manner."
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Don't Forget to Join Us for the Virtual Broadband 101 Update |
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Confluence Conversation: Forecasting the Future –
a sneak-peek of 2021’s conference and a fast-paced 2 hour conversation about how the water industry has been permanently changed by the pandemic.
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Keynote Speaker
DR. MICHAEL L. WALDEN
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Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI)
NC Main Street & Rural Planning (MS&RP) Center, would like to invite you to a virtual Informational Meeting about the Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Initiative (CERRI), an exciting new program that may be of interest to your community.
This January, the NC MS&RP Center’s Rural Planning program will launch CERRI to help small towns and rural communities recover from the economic impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to build resilient local economies. This initiative will be conducted virtually and, eventually , in person.
Among the program outcomes, our planners will work with communities to create individualized Plans of Work around two components:
- Community Economic Resiliency
- Small Business Support
Communities participating in CERRI will also receive implementation services that may include:
- Analysis of current economic conditions and future opportunities
- Training and capacity building
- Formulation of implementation strategies
- Project development and implementation assistance
- Other economic development assistance
Eastern Region
Wednesday | November 18, 2020
10:00-11:30am
+1 984-204-1487 United States, Raleigh (Toll)
Conference ID: 504 987 091#
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Nutrition Program
Region N Nutrition Providers continue to serve the older adults in our region during this unprecedented time.
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LRCOG Area Agency on Aging
(Serving Robeson & Scotland Counties)
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Richmond County Aging Services |
Senior Services of Hoke County |
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Lumber River Regional Senior Games |
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Congratulations to the Senior Games State Finalist that advanced to Virtual State Finals and placed. This year was different; participants had to record and time themselves competing in the particular sport and submit the NC Senior Games.
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Corbin Eddings
50 Yd. Freestyle- 2nd Place
100 Yd. Freestyle- 2nd Place
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Jacquelyne Hill
Vocal Solo- 1st Place
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Nancy Johnson
Jewelry- 1st Place
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Family Caregiver Support Program |
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program
Delivered 27 hotspots and
61 headsets for grandchildren attending school virtually in our region.
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Companion Pets Program
These interactive robotic pets can provide companionship, meaningful connection and purpose for an
older adult.
Delivered 2 robotic companion pets in our region.
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Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention and Help Renters Stay in Their Homes
Executive Order No. 171 clarifies the CDC’s eviction moratorium to prevent unwarranted evictions and help struggling communities.
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NCDHHS
NEW guidance for Thanksgiving and Black Friday Shopping
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Hometown Strong- Community Broadband Access Initiative
Hometown Strong is working on an initiative that will improve internet connectivity in underserved areas of North Carolina.
We are working with multiple partners across the state in order to provide connectivity solutions, and are looking for community sites across North Carolina that need internet access. These community sites can be a range of areas such as parks, community centers, mobile home communities, a housing authority, neighborhoods, government buildings, etc. The community sites just need to be accessible to community members; spaces with a parking lot, seating area, or other pedestrian friendly zone are ideal.
There are a range of solutions that we can offer. Generally, these solutions will include the device, installation, and 12 months of services. The State will then enter into an MOA with the county or municipality in which the community site is located.
Please fill out this Google form for any site that you are recommending. The information needed includes: the name of the site, the physical address, the county, the name, email and phone number of a site contact who can be at the site for installation, as well as the name, email and title of the person serving as the signatory for the MOA.
The focus of this initiative will be on underserved census blocks which can be viewed by clicking this link. Even if your site is not in an underserved census block, please submit it for consideration. This map is to help highlight focus areas.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Website
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North Carolina COVID-19 Information Hub |
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North Carolina’s First Cybercrime Hotline
United Way of North Carolina and the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) announce the launch of North Carolina’s first cybercrime support and recovery hotline. The new system allows North Carolina residents to dial 2-1-1 to report and find resources to recover from identity theft, financial fraud, cyberstalking, cyberbullying and other cybercrimes. This initiative was made possible through a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant that was awarded by The North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission. Additional support for the project has been provided by the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT).
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Building on Higher Ground: Community Resilience Strategies for the Storms to Come
If you missed any of the sessions, visit this website to view presentations, speaker information, and webinar recordings.
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State of the State Recycling Report
Fall 2020 Update for North Carolina’s Local Government Recycling Programs
Presented by the Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS)
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Local Foods, Local Places Assistance
Local Foods, Local Places helps communities revitalize neighborhoods through development of local food systems. In 2020, the program is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Local Foods, Local Places aims to support projects that do all of the following:
- Create livable, walkable, economically vibrant main streets and mixed-use neighborhoods.
- Boost economic opportunities for local farmers and main street businesses.
- Improve access to healthy, local food, especially among disadvantaged populations.
Communities are invited to apply for a new round of planning assistance from Local Foods, Local Places. The application deadline is11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 13, 2020.
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Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief (MURR) Program
IMPORTANT MURR UPDATE – NEW FLEXIBILITY ON ELIGIBILITY AND TIMING OF PAYMENTS
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In an effort to meet the needs of more businesses, the department is offering new flexibility. Anyone who previously met all the eligibility requirements and has submitted a proposal will not be negatively affected by any of these changes. |
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Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV)
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The North Carolina CDBG-CV Program is designed to help units of local government respond to and recover from the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The program will assist non-entitlement areas across the state, which include incorporated municipalities under 50,000 and counties under 200,000 in population, by supporting public service, public facilities, and special economic development activities. N.C. Commerce will award CDBG-CV funds on a first-come, first-served basis with a focus on local needs identified by the community in collaboration with state and local health officials.
The Department of Commerce began accepting applications on September 1, 2020.
(Important Notice: Our application is only to be used by local governments. We are unable to accept requests from individuals in need of personal assistance with rent or utility payments. For help with rent or utility payments for your family, you can call the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency toll-free at 833-ASK-RBNC. You can also send them an email.)
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Homeowner Recovery Program
If your home was damaged by Hurricane Florence or Matthew, ReBuild NC may be able to help. The Homeowner Recovery Program provides assistance to repair, reconstruct, replace or elevate your home or reimburse you for completed repairs. You can participate even if you have received funds from other sources; you must include that information in your application.
To start, complete your application online or call 833-ASK-RBNC to make an appointment to complete your application at a local ReBuild NC Center. ReBuild NC sends an inspector to assess your home’s damage and determine if repair, reconstruction or elevation is needed, or if you qualify for reimbursement. Once you are approved, ReBuild NC assigns a contractor to your project. Through every step, ReBuild NC is here to answer all your questions and keep you informed.
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North Carolina STEP Program
North Carolina has won a $618,640 federal grant to help small businesses grow their exports during a year when COVID-19 is requiring a shift to doing international business virtually rather than in-person. North Carolina is among states successfully competing for the funding provided through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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RTI
How to Rethink Regional Economic Development in the Era of COVID-19
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CONTACT US
Lumber River Council of Governments | Phone: 910-618-5533 | Fax: 910-521-7556
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