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...
Mental Health Advocates Support Return Of Full-Time Classroom Instruction
By Dallas Woodhouse Carolina Journal News Service
Mental health experts who are also parents with students in Wake County Public Schools are sounding an alarm...
NC Top In The Nation For Vaccinating People 65 And Older
Kaiser Family Foundation ranks North Carolina as first in the nation for vaccinating the largest share of its 65 and older population at 49%. This...
Cooper Makes Move To Reopen Bars, Says More Government Money Is Needed
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service
Private bars will open at limited capacity under a new executive decree from the governor, although at the...
Thousands Of JCPS Educators Vaccinated On First Day Of Eligibility
On the first day that the COVID-19 vaccine was available to all educators in North Carolina, more than 2,000 Johnston County Public Schools employees...
Governor Announces Easing Of COVID-19 Restrictions
As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Governor Roy Cooper announced today (Wednesday) that the state will carefully ease...
State Board Of Elections Recommends Delaying 2021 Elections, 2022 Primary
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
With new U.S. Census data not expected until September, the State Board of Elections is recommending moving all of...
Johnston County, Four Oaks Awarded Coronavirus Grants
Coronavirus Grants Awarded to 34 Communities$26.8 million in aid to rural North Carolina in COVID-19 response
RALEIGH – Nearly $27 million in grants has been...
Judge Struggles To Find Distinction That Would Keep N.C. Bars Closed
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge asked repeatedly Thursday, Feb. 18, for evidence that would justify state...
