COVID-19
Op Ed: Help Is On The Way. But First We Have To Dig Deep
By Governor Roy Cooper When I announced North Carolina had its first known COVID case on March 3rd, most of us didn’t expect to be living like this in December.…
Some Johnston County Courts Closing Next Week Due To COVID-19
Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Tom Lock has ordered some district and superior courts canceled next week, December 14-18, due to COVID-19. A modified schedule has been put into place.…
For The 2020 Elections, It’s A Wrap — Mostly
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Take a deep breath. It’s finally over. Mostly. North Carolina’s 2020 election was a mixed bag full of unexpected results. Most voters are…
JCPS Statement On Return To Plan C
Johnston County Public Schools released the following information this afternoon on their decision to return to Plan C beginning next week: Due to Johnston County being designated a “red” county…
Capitol Columns: Some COVID-19 Perspective
Capitol Columns By Brad Crone Here’s an interesting perspective on COVID-19. For the folks who don’t believe it’s real here’s the numbers in actual lives lost: Galveston Hurricane 8,000 Antietam…
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield Closed to Patrons
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield has implemented changes with their operations due to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases. The library…
Cooper Takes Steps To Close North Carolina From 10 p.m. To 5 a.m.
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down…
Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Curfew Order Beginning Dec. 11th
Order will require people to stay at home from 10 pm to 5 am with certain businesses required to be closed during those hours More than 80 percent of NC counties…
Cooper’s Virtual News Briefings Put Him In The Minority Of Governors
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room. …
Wayne Community College Planning For Spring Semester
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College will maintain its reduced student presence on campus into the next semester. The college will run as many Spring 2021 classes as possible in their…
WCSO Cites Woman For Violating Governor’s Executive Order
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has cited a woman allegedly responsible for hosting a concert attended by over 150 people Sunday night, which is a violation of Governor Roy…
Governor’s Health Care Group Has Tough Time Getting Past Medicaid Barrier
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is still selling Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers still aren’t buying. The first meeting of the bipartisan N.C. Council for…
