COVID-19
NCDHHS Announces New Partnership To Enhance COVID-19 Outreach Efforts Among Underserved Communities
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the North Carolina Central University’s Advanced Center for COVID-19 Related Disparities (NCCU ACCORD) to ensure comprehensive COVID-19 information…
State Prisoner Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19
An offender at Nash Correctional Institution, diagnosed as COVID-19-positive, died Christmas night. The 81-year-old offender had extensive underlying medical issues. The offender received a COVID-19-positive diagnosis on Dec. 8 and…
You Decide: Will These Seven Predictions Come True In 2021?
By Dr. Mike Walden It’s that time of year again for predictions about the upcoming year. In my case, of course, these will be forecasts for the economy. Here are…
Christmas Drive-Thru Shows Seniors They Aren’t Alone
Elderly people suffered mightily during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Those with pre-existing conditions and advanced age fell directly into the crosshairs of the coronavirus. As people tried to protect their…
Governor Grants Santa An Exemption From Stay At Home Order
Ho Ho Ho… Someone Will Still Be On His Way RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has announced Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay at Home Order and will…
Governor Cooper Will Extend Evictions Moratorium
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper announced today that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through at least January 31, 2021. “This…
Johnston County Health Department Receives Vaccine
SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday, the Johnston County Public Health Department received 1000 doses of Moderna vaccine. Some staff members have already received their first dose of the two-part COVID-19 vaccination.…
Bar Owners Across N.C. Challenge Emergency Management Act Provision
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Bar owners from six counties across North Carolina are going to court to challenge the governor’s executive orders shutting down their businesses. Their…
NCDHHS Adds Vaccination Data To COVID-19 Data Dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has added data on people vaccinated to the NC COVID-19 Dashboard. Data will be provided for the total number of people statewide…
Governor Gives COVID-19 County Alert Update, Calls On North Carolinians To Stay Vigilant This Holiday Season
More than 90 percent of North Carolina counties now in the red or orange zone Vaccines continue to be distributed to communities around the state RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy…
JCPS Provides More Than 80,000 Meals For Children Over The Holidays
School Nutrition staff for Johnston County Public Schools served Holiday Meal Kits to nearly 6,000 children ahead of the district’s winter break. JCPS Director of School Nutrition Dana Edwards said…
Greenville Bar Files Lawsuit Challenging Cooper’s Regulations
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Owners of a popular Greenville bar claim Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdown orders violate their constitutional rights. They’re taking the governor to court…
