COVID-19
You Decide: Are There Costs To The New COVID Stimulus Bill?
By Dr. Mike Walden The new COVID-19 relief bill is big – really big – as Barney Fife would say. It will provide $1.9 trillion of federal government spending to…
Teacher’s Union Continues Opposition Over School Reopening Law
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Even as a bill to reopen schools across North Carolina garnered unanimous bipartisan support and was fast-tracked through the legislature, North Carolina’s…
People With High-Risk Medical Condition In Group 4 Will Be Eligible For COVID Vaccine Beginning March 17
People who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk or who live in certain congregate settings eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on March 17 Additional members…
Parents, School Leaders Describe Consequences Of Remote-Only Learning
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Parents in 14 North Carolina public school districts would have the option of sending their children to full-time, in-person instruction under a…
Cooper, State Lawmakers Announce School Reopening Deal
By David BassCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement on reopening public schools for in-person instruction under a compromise plan…
Senate Leader, Governor Negotiating Agreement To Reopen Schools
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, says lawmakers are negotiating with Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, on a plan to reopen schools.…
Wayne County Vaccination Efforts Continue
Last week, the Wayne County Health Department moved into Group 3 delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine and administered over 2,800 shots to the public. As of March 9th, a total…
General Assembly Passes COVID Relief, To Consider Fully Reopening Bars
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The General Assembly has passed with a unanimous vote a new COVID relief bill that would direct nearly $1.7 billion in aid…
Three School Initiatives Show Promise
By John Hood RALEIGH — In North Carolina politics, few issues are as contentious as education. For years, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly have locked horns…
Library Offers Browsing Appointments and Launches myLIBRO App
The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield (PLJCS) has re-opened for “Browsing by Appointment.” Patrons can schedule 30-minute visits to browse and check out materials. The computer lab is…
COVID-19 Cases Declining Rapidly In Long-Term Care Settings
Many Facilities Can Resume Visitation RALEIGH – New COVID-19 cases in North Carolina long-term care facilities have declined rapidly in the last several weeks. Case rates are down over 15-fold…
NCDHHS Updates Guidance For K-12 Schools, Instructs Schools To Open For In-Person Instruction
Continued research shows mitigation measures allow safe in-person learning, low transmission among students and teachers RALEIGH – K-12 schools are expected to open for in-person instruction for K-12 students following…
