Thursday, March 30, 2023



April 16th Update: 113 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 9 Deaths

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SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:00 p.m. today: Johnston County COVID –...

North Carolina To Continue Working Toward Getting Students Back In The Classroom

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State Provides Personal Protective Equipment To Schools Around The State RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper today shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools,...

Report: North Carolina has the 3rd Biggest Increase in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus

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With the U.S. losing over 22 million jobs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with...

New Petition Seeks Plan C Reopening For All Johnston County Public Schools

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A new petition drive has gained approximately 800 signatures, as of this afternoon, asking the Johnston County Public School Board to begin the new...

Beginning Monday, County And Municipal Face Mask Requirements Will Vary

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SMITHFIELD - Executive Order #147 from Governor Roy Cooper now requires face masks or face coverings in all public places in North Carolina.  On...

Governor’s Briefing Highlights Danger Of Spreading False Information

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By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, state health secretary, took a decidedly political tone in a COVID-19...

State Developing COVID-19 Exposure Notification App

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Expected to Launch Statewide in September RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is developing a COVID-19 Exposure Notification app...

Johnston County Planning Board April Meeting Canceled

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The Johnston County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 at 6:00pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the County Courthouse in...

First-Ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ Encourages Families To ‘Make Memories’

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During COVID-19 lockdown, Trail Life USA invites families across U.S. to campout in backyard April 17 Boys adventure movement Trail Life USA has announced its...

NC Now Has A State-Certified COVID-19 Vaccination Card. What Does That Mean?

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By Jeff Moore Carolina Journal Earlier this year, Governor Roy Cooper said his administration was exploring the development of a vaccine passport for residents...