COVID-19
NCDHHS Updates COVID-19 Guidance For Colleges And Universities
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today updated guidance for institutions of higher education, further emphasizing that colleges and universities must work to reduce…
Johnston County Register Of Deeds Office Providing Service To All NC Citizens
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Register of Deeds Craig Olive says his office continues to work hard to serve Johnston and surrounding counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, since the…
State Expanding Mental Health Supports For Teachers, School Personnel And Their Families
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding the Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) to serve North Carolina’s teachers, school personnel and their families. With schools opening in-person…
Cooper Announces More Than $12 Million To Expand Internet Access
Projects in 11 rural counties awarded GREAT grants and COVID-19 Recovery Act funding People living and working in 11 rural counties will get expanded high-speed internet service thanks to more…
Some Data Show Opening Fitness Centers May Not Be So Risky
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A group of North Carolina gym owners say Gov. Roy Cooper’s continued shutdown is wrongfully painting gyms as dangerous carriers of the…
UNC Board Member Says Campuses Should Offer Refunds, Deferrals, Or Lower Tuition
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — UNC Chapel Hill’s move to online-only classes means students should get their money back — with the option to withdraw or defer…
Smithfield Considering Changes In Late Utility Payment Procedures
On July 29th, NC Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order prohibiting disconnects for late utility payments expired. The Town of Smithfield utility department began charging late fees but also allowed 6-month…
Critics Say Durham Schools ‘Learning Centers’ Will Widen Educational Inequities
By Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Durham Public Schools won’t let your children attend class at their buildings for a while. But if you want to use their…
The Reality Of A “Post COVID” World In Education
Op Ed By: Dr. Chuck Williams As schools across the country rightly focus on getting students, teachers and staff back to school safely in the midst of the pandemic, a…
COVID Outbreaks Underscore Desire Of Families For Financial Relief If Schools Close
By Emma Schambach Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Four COVID-19 outbreaks reported last week at UNC Chapel Hill won’t shut down the flagship university campus. Yet. Officials are dealing with…
New Grant Program Accepting Applications To Help Businesses And Nonprofits Hurt By COVID-19
$15 million available from the new Job Retention Grant Program (JRG) RALEIGH – Businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic…
5 Clayton Firefighters Test Positive For COVID
Five Town of Clayton employees have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement made today by the Town of Clayton. All five employees work in the Clayton Fire Department.…
