COVID-19
Online Information About COVID Testing Often Out Of Sync With State Guidelines
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper encourages everyone to get a test for COVID-19, especially people who attended mass gatherings or protests. But medical providers…
State’s Economic Recovery Is Too Slow
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — During the month of May, 38 states saw their unemployment rates drop as governments eased COVID-19 restrictions and allowed more businesses to open and individuals…
Local Governments Still Paying The Price For ‘Tax Relief’ From Governor’s Orders
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Elizabeth City could go broke in August if Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t lift restrictions on utility payments. The city isn’t alone. When…
Chief Justice Postpones All Jury Trials An Additional 30 Days
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has extended emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that postpone jury trials and prescribe social distancing measures. The Chief Justice also issued a…
Cohen Says ‘No Patient Left Alone’ Bill Would Violate Federal Law, Pose Risks
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — On May 7, Cheryl Holtsclaw took her dad to the emergency room at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Hospital policy blocked visitors…
1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Johnston County
The Johnson County Public Health Department released new COVID-19 statistics this afternoon (Thursday). The County had 1,000 confirmed cases as of 4:45pm today. The very first case in the County…
Johnston County Encourages Use Of Face Coverings
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ted Godwin released a statement this afternoon encouraging all residents of Johnston County and visitors to use face coverings. The Chairman’s request…
Johnston County Health Department To Receive $561,906 For COVID-19 Response
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is allocating $35 million in federal funding to local health departments to support the COVID-19 response. Per federal guidelines, counties will…
Activists, Lawmakers Seek Big Spending Increase For Schools
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Education activists and Democratic lawmakers want to spend more on education, even as the state faces a massive budget shortfall and is…
Bars And Clubs Mix Creative Strategies In Effort To Survive
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Just off North Carolina’s Highway 55 sits a tiny biker bar near the line of Wake and Harnett counties. As you’re…
$26 Million Earmarked To Help Low Income Families Meet Economic Needs Caused By COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to…
IRS Warns Of COVID-19, Economic Impact Payment Scams
In the last few months, the IRS Criminal Investigation division (CI) has seen a variety of Economic Impact Payment (EIP) scams and other financial schemes looking to take advantage of…
