Deadlines to claim lottery prizes extended
North Carolinians who couldn’t claim lottery prizes in person since March 10 due to the coronavirus outbreak will get additional time to collect their...
57 Cases, 5 Deaths Linked To COVID-19
The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced this morning a total of 57 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Johnston County....
County Commissioners Special Meeting March 25th To Discuss COVID-19
SMITHFIELD - The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for the purposes of receiving an update and discussing matters related...
DMV Headquarters Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles was notified today that an employee at the DMV headquarters in Raleigh tested positive for COVID-19....
Johnston County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Jan. 12th
The Johnston County Health Department has scheduled a drive-thru clinic on Tuesday, January 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last...
UNC Board Member Says Campuses Should Offer Refunds, Deferrals, Or Lower Tuition
By Kari Travis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — UNC Chapel Hill’s move to online-only classes means students should get their money back — with the option...
Sheriff Bizzell: Deputies Will Not Enforce Requirements To Wear Face Coverings
Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell released the following statement Friday morning:
Regarding enforcement of the Governor's Executive Order #147, extension of Phase II (face coverings)...
N.C. School Districts Have Spent Just 13% Of Federal COVID-19 Relief, Analysis Finds
By David Bass Carolina Journal
Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government. But,...
City of Goldsboro to Light Water Tower During COVID-19 State of Emergency
The City of Goldsboro will light its Holly Street Water Tower during the COVID-19 State of Emergency as a symbol of hope for all...
Lawmakers, Governor Support Reopening N.C. Schools
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Both political parties are throwing their weight behind school reopening in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat,...
