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...
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...
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...
COVID-19 Cases Declining Rapidly In Long-Term Care Settings
Many Facilities Can Resume VisitationRALEIGH - New COVID-19 cases in North Carolina long-term care facilities have declined rapidly in the last several weeks. Case...
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 teachersRALEIGH - K-12 schools are expected to open for in-person...
Senate To Try Again To Override Veto Of School-Reopening Bill
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — After coming up one vote short in its first effort to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of...
Health Director: COVID Cases Trending Down
Johnston County Health Director Dr. Marilyn Pearson presented her monthly update Monday, March 1st to the Johnston County Board of Commissioners. Dr. Pearson said...
Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible For Vaccination Beginning March 3rd
RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline...
Republican Effort To Overturn Veto On Reopening Schools Falls Short
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly on Monday, March 1, tried but failed — by one vote, 29-20 —...
Lawmakers Push Bills To Free Counties From COVID Restrictions
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the General Assembly have filed a series of bills that would exempt counties they represent...
