COVID-19
JCPS Holds Second Dose Vaccine Clinic For Staff
Johnston County Public Schools held a second-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Johnston County Public Schools staff members today (Friday). The drive-through second-dose clinic, located at North Johnston High School, was…
Governor Announces Accelerated Timeline For Vaccination Eligibility
All Adults Will Be Eligible April 7th RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced today an accelerated timeline for…
Answering The $600 Million Question
By: Becki Gray Last year as the seriousness of the Coronavirus began to sink in, when governors issued stay at home orders and only allowed “essential” businesses to open, fear…
As Vaccinations Rise, Cooper Further Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is further easing restrictions on state residents and businesses that began one year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper’s latest…
Gov. Announces NC Will Relax Some COVID Restrictions
State’s trends continue to move in the right direction and key indicators used to inform decisions throughout the pandemic remain stable As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and…
JCPS Will Return To Plan A On April 12th
Following a special called meeting Monday afternoon, the Johnston County school board voted unanimously to move to Plan A effective Monday, April 12th. The recommendation was made by Superintendent Dr.…
General Assembly Advances Bill To Rein In Governor’s Emergency Powers
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic brought North Carolina to a screeching halt, Gov. Roy Cooper shows no sign of…
Trends Continue To Stabilize As COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens For Some Members Of Group 4
People with high-risk medical conditions or who live in certain congregate settings now eligible for vaccination RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary…
Richard Petty On COVID Vaccines: “You Have A Spot. Take Your Shot.”
North Carolina native and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty recently received a COVID-19 vaccine. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and all-time leader in premier series race wins with…
Wayne County School Students Will Begin 5-Day Transition On March 29
Today (Tuesday), during a Special Called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education in a 4-3 vote approved transitioning all grades, K-12, to Plan A for 5 days a week…
COVID-19 Cluster Reported At JCPS Elementary School
The Johnston County Public Health Department reported today (Monday) a COVID-19 cluster at Cleveland Elementary School. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) defines a cluster in…
CMS Relaxes Guidance For Visitation In Long-Term Care Facilities
NCDHHS Rescinds LTCF Visitation Secretarial Order The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is updating its visitation guidance for long-term care facilities to allow for in-person, indoor or…
