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...
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For North Carolina
WASHINGTON — FEMA has announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of North Carolina to supplement the state, tribes...
State Updates Guidance On Who Should Be Tested For COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance today on who should be tested for COVID-19. The new guidance recommends that...
Chief Justice Newby Allows Courts To Reopen Across The State
By David Bass
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Newly-sworn-in Chief Justice Paul Newby is wasting little time in getting North Carolina’s court system back up and running....
Theater Owner Asks Commissioners For Property Tax Relief
The owner and operator of Smithfield Cinemas appeared Monday before Johnston County Commissioners asking for help. John Shallcross said 2020 has been a very...
Cooper To Let Mask Mandates Expire, Says Schools ‘Should’ Require Masks In K-8
By Jeff Moore Carolina Journal
Gov. Roy Cooper will allow existing state mask mandates to expire on July 30, but he's recommending required masking...
NC Reports Highest One-Day Increase Of COVID-19 Positive Tests
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 1,107 cases...
Virtual Learning Continues, But Schools Too Important To Stay In Limbo
By: Becki Gray
I spent several days with three students who are, by mandate from the governor and the Mecklenburg County school board, learning at home....
JCPS Considering Three Reopening Scenarios For 2020-2021 School Year
Johnston County Public Schools announced today they are considering three possible reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year in response to the current COVID-19...
Power Of Prayer: Volunteer Fire Chief Comes Home
FUQUAY-VARINA — Chris Prince needed a miracle.
That’s what doctors told his family as the chief of Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department laid in a...
