COVID-19
State Has Distributed 3.5 Million Cloth Face Coverings, 4.5 Million Masks And Additional PPE Supplies
RALEIGH – The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) has distributed approximately 3.5 million cloth face…
Governor Extends Phase 2 For Another Five Weeks
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer At Home Phase 2 for another 5 weeks as students and staff return to schools, colleges…
Nearly All Wayne County Public Schools To Reopen Under Plan C – Full Remote Instruction
GOLDSBORO – On Wednesday, August 5, the Wayne County Board of Education in a split 4-2 decision voted to reopen schools under Plan C – Full Remote Instruction – for…
State Pensions OK For Now, But COVID Threat Remains, State Treasurer Says
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The COVID-19 pandemic could still threaten the long-term stability of state employee pensions, even though the state pension plan has recovered from…
Homicides Spiking In Carolina Cities
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — As if the COVID crisis and economic recession weren’t bad enough, here’s some more bad news to process: homicide rates are spiking in many North…
Pandemic Brings Opportunities For Johnston County’s Economy
Consulting Report Says Life Sciences, Medical Devices and Supplies, Consumer Foods and Equipment Manufacturing Could Grow with JoCo Given its prowess in the life sciences and tech-based operations, North Carolina’s…
COVID-19 Shutdowns Swell The Ranks Of The Uninsured
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Brandon has three little girls, no job, and no health insurance. His company launched mass furloughs just weeks after North Carolina…
Cotton Festival Latest Casualty Of COVID-19
DUNN – COVID-19 struck again, and this time it hit close to home. The Dunn Area Tourism Authority has announced it has canceled the 22nd annual N.C. Cotton Festival in…
Grifols Delivers First Batches Of COVID-19 Vaccine For Clinical Trials
Grifols, a global leader in the development of therapies with plasma-derived proteins, has announced it has delivered the first manufactured batches of its anti-SARS-CoV-2 hyperimmune globulin for clinical trials. This…
DMV Adjusts Road Test Waiver Requirements For Drivers 18 And Over
Waiver to remain in place until road tests resume RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is providing clarification for road test waiver requirements to help drivers better understand if…
Wayne County Schools Release Comprehensive Plan B Model
GOLDSBORO – On Thursday, July 30, Wayne County Public Schools released a comprehensive Plan B model to help families, staff and the public better understand what school reopening will look…
2021 Spring Fling To Take Place Of 2020 Clayton Harvest Festival
CLAYTON – Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Town of Clayton have decided to transform the 2020 Clayton Harvest Festival, originally…
