Announcements for Friday, Dec. 25:
Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Dec. 23. Positive cases now total 8,449, with 61 deaths, 7,502 cleared. Onslow County is at 12.2% positive, while the state is at 10.2% positive.
For specific demographic data, the state website now includes additional local demographic information at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/cases and a local view of testing and percent positive tests at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/testing. The total reported by the state for Onslow County is often about a day or so behind our county’s verified totals.
Covid-19 testing sites to get tested in Onslow County. Visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/./testing/find-my-testing-place
Evergy reminds customers of home heating help
Evergy is reminding customers help is available to pay electric bills and keep their heat on.
and last updated 2020-12-24 07:21:49-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â The COVID-19 pandemic has many struggling to pay their bills, but two programs are helping people heat their homes this winter.
Evergy is reminding customers of resources to pay their utility bills such as LIHEAP and LIEAP.
In Missouri, applications are currently being accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). According to Evergy, last year customers received an average of $300 in financial help.
In Kansas, applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) start on Jan. 4. The utility company said last year customers received an average of $600 in financial help.
Announcements for Thursday, Dec. 24:
Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Dec. 23. Positive cases now total 8,449, with 61 deaths, 7,502 cleared. Onslow County is at 12.2% positive, while the state is at 10.2% positive.
For specific demographic data, the state website now includes additional local demographic information at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/cases and a local view of testing and percent positive tests at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/testing. The total reported by the state for Onslow County is often about a day or so behind our county’s verified totals.
Covid-19 testing sites to get tested in Onslow County. Visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/./testing/find-my-testing-place
Housing assistance
A $60 million housing relief package was the biggest single stimulus bill passed by lawmakers.
Most of this money will go to existing state programs helping renters and landlords who are experiencing financial hardship.
Renters who would like to apply for emergency housing assistance can click here and get connected with the Salvation Army, which is helping with applications statewide. More details about the program can be found here.
Residents can also contact a local housing nonprofit, or call 2-1-1, for help.
McPherson says the state is currently working on a new web portal to let renters apply directly for the funding.
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 22:
Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Dec. 21. Positive cases now total 8,141, with 60 deaths, 7,2922 cleared. Onslow County is at 12.4% positive, while the state is at 11% positive.
For specific demographic data, the state website now includes additional local demographic information at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/cases and a local view of testing and percent positive tests at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard/testing. The total reported by the state for Onslow County is often about a day or so behind our county’s verified totals.
Covid-19 testing sites to get tested in Onslow County. Visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/./testing/find-my-testing-place