COVID-19
You Decide: Is The Homebuying Market Improving?
By Mike Walden Ever since COVID-19, buying a home has been a challenge, especially for first-time buyers. Buyers have been hit by a triple-whammy. Home prices surged, homes for sale…
Ringleaders Of National COVID Fraud Scheme Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH – A federal judge sentenced Edward Sheldon Whitaker to 120 months in prison and, his wife, Schunda Coleman, to 84 months in prison for their roles in organizing a…
You Decide: Did COVID Permanently Change The Labor Market?
By Dr. Mike Walden I doubt that anyone alive during the COVID pandemic will forget it. Many of us are reminded of it every day. Certainly, many remember being ill,…
Many Businesses Optimistic About The Economy, But Still Plagued By Pandemic Disruptions
New survey reveals latest conditions and concerns among NC-based businesses RALEIGH – Four years after the pandemic began, North Carolina businesses are feeling optimistic about the future, but many still…
NC Symphony, NCDNCR Being Sued Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
By Theresa Opeka Three former members of the North Carolina Symphony are suing their past employer to reinstate their jobs after being fired for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate…
Increases Seen In COVID-19 Trends
NCDHHS Encourages North Carolinians to be Prepared for Fall Respiratory Virus Season RALEIGH – Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including…
Opinion: Our COVID Outcomes Were Average
By John Hood RALEIGH — Because Gov. Roy Cooper’s former secretary of health and human services, Mandy Cohen, just got the nod from President Joe Biden to be the next…
COVID-19 Vaccines Available By Appointment At Johnston County Public Health Department
SMITHFIELD – COVID-19 vaccines will be available by appointment only at the Johnston County Public Health Department beginning Monday, May 22. COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be made free for…
4 Additional Defendants In NC Plead Guilty To National COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
RALEIGH – Denise Coit Alston, 69; Monica Faye Barnes, 51; Terron Cortez Parker, 37; and Kami D. Woodard, 37; each pleaded guilty earlier this week to conspiracy to commit wire…
Wilson Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
RALEIGH – Nekita Donyae Hooks, 44, of Wilson, NC pleaded guilty today (Thursday) to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Act (“PPP”) COVID-19 loan. He…
Ban On COVID Vaccine Mandates for Government Employees, Students Passes House Committee
By David Bass Carolina Journal State and local governments in North Carolina would be barred from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employees or students under a bill passed March 21…
Governor Tours Child Care Center In Goldsboro, Highlights Investments In NC Military Families
WAYNE COUNTY – On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley and NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Lt…
