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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Additional COVID-19 Funds Disbursed To Johnston County For Public Health And Essential Services
NC Pandemic Recovery Office Disburses Additional $150 Million Of Federal Funds To 97 Counties
RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that an additional $150...
