COVID-19
Return To School Plan Unanimously Approved
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education met for two hours Thursday night and unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy’s Return to School Plan. Dr. Bracy said upon learning of…
Governor Cooper Gets A Flu Shot, Urges Others To Do The Same
RALEIGH – In preparation for flu season, Governor Roy Cooper got his flu shot today at the Wake County Public Health Center and encouraged North Carolinians to do the same.…
Ceremonial Siren Salute Planned Friday Morning For Clayton Fallen Firefighter
CLAYTON – A special ceremonial sounding of an old fire siren will be held at 11 a.m. today (Friday) in honor of fallen Clayton firefighter Jason Dean. The 42-year-old Deputy…
Bah Humbug! Meadow Lights Canceled For 2020
BENSON – For the first time in almost 50 years, the Meadow Lights will not shine this year. The Grinch responsible for the decision is COVID. The Johnson Family made…
NCAE Wants Teachers To Lobby Against Reopening Elementary Schools
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — About half of North Carolina’s school districts are closed for in-person instruction, while the other half have students alternating between learning in…
Cooper May Open Bank Of America Stadium And Other Venues For Some Fans
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper plans to allow fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and other outdoor entertainment venues. At a Sept.…
District Closings Boost Homeschooling
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — North Carolina is already the homeschooling capital of the United States. Now the attraction of this education option is soaring higher than ever — thanks…
Clayton Mourns Fallen Firefighter
It is with profound sadness, the Clayton Fire Department announces the passing of Deputy Chief of Operations & Training Jason Dean. This beloved 20-year veteran of our firefighting family died…
Wayne County School Board Postpone Possible Grades K-5 “Plan A” Transition
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Board of Education met this afternoon to discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding the Governor’s recent announcement to allow K-5 students to attend…
Large Outdoor Venues Allowed To Open At Very Limited Capacity
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that effective October 2nd, large outdoor venues would be permitted to open at 7% capacity with key…
Cooper Announces Additional $40 Million COVID Relief For Small Businesses
RALEIGH – Some North Carolina small businesses that have experienced extraordinary disruption to their operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic may benefit from a $40 million relief program to…
State Economic Recovery Is Sputtering
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — According to the latest jobs report, North Carolina’s headline unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in August, down from 8.5% in July. Good news worth celebrating,…
