Johnston Health ICU Beds At Full Capacity Due To COVID-19 Surge
Johnston Health CEO Tom Williams says ICU beds at hospitals in Smithfield and Clayton are at capacity due to a surge in COVID-19 patients. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
