COVID-19
NCDHHS Provides Guidelines For Voters And Polling Locations
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of North Carolinians during the voting process.…
NCDHHS Submits COVID-19 Vaccination Plan To CDC
North Carolina has submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. The goal of the plan is to immunize everyone who is eligible for and…
Wayne County Schools Works To Inform Families And Staff About New NCDHHS Protocols
GOLBSBORO – On October 8, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated its StrongSchools toolkit and protocols for how NC public schools are to respond to COVID-19…
Grifols Begins Phase 3 Clinical Trial In Patients With COVID-19
Potential Treatment Produced At Clayton Plant Grifols, a global leader in the development of therapies with plasma-derived proteins, has announced that its anti-SARS-CoV-2 hyperimmune globulin, a potential treatment for COVID-19,…
Register Of Deeds Annual Shred Event Oct. 31st
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive has announced the annual Shred Event will take place later this month as originally scheduled. Due to COVID-19 there will extra…
Johnston’s Housing Market Upswing Continues
Higher lumber prices and COVID-19 aren’t have a noticeable impact on the housing market in Johnston County. September’s new housing numbers are just in. Last month, the Johnston County Inspections…
Governor Announces Applications Open For New Rent And Utility Assistance Program
Governor and health officials urge continued vigilance as certain metrics rise RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper announced today that applications are now being accepted for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and…
Chief Justice Beasley Extends Court System COVID-19 Emergency Directives
Jury Trials Allowed To Resume RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health precautions remain in place…
COVID Shapes Debate On Worker Safety
RALEIGH — For 16 years, former state Rep. Cherie Berry has served as North Carolina’s labor commissioner. Now she’s retiring, and another Republican state representative, Josh Dobson of McDowell County,…
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. Hayden, Stephen, and Caroline are…
Tips For Improving And Managing Heart-Related Conditions
By: Cassidy Hall Area Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Johnston & Wilson County Center Our bodies are like a vehicle. We know it needs fueling, but it is important to provide it…
NC National Guard Restarts COVID-19 Relief Operations
RALEIGH – At the request of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina National Guard has restarted COVID-19 relief operations supporting food banks and rapid…
