COVID-19
NC Reports Highest One-Day Increase Of COVID-19 Positive Tests
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 1,107 cases reported. “This is a notable and…
Smithfield Parks And Recreation To Begin Reopening Under Phase Two Plan
In response to the Phase Two reopening plan issued by Governor Roy Cooper, the Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following measures: Athletic fields and shelters will be…
The Town Of Benson And The Phase Two Reopening Plan
BENSON – This week, the Governor’s Office announced plans to move forward with Phase Two of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Phase Two will go into effect today, May 22, 2020…
One-Time Payment Provided To Families With Children In Work First Cash Assistance Program
RALEIGH – Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began distributing a one-time supplemental payment to families enrolled in the Work First Cash Assistance program with…
State Elections Board Loses Request To Ease Rules For 2020 Election
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. Rules Review Commission unanimously voted to reject a State Board of Elections’ request for emergency powers on Thursday, May 21.…
Brewers Seek Clarification From Governor Over Phase Two Plans
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. Craft Brewers Guild is among those, including Carolina Journal, seeking clarification from Gov. Roy Cooper about the fate of breweries, wineries,…
Chief Justice Orders No Jury Trials Until August
New Order and Emergency Directives Issued RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley today issued new emergency orders about court operations across North Carolina. The orders extend some filing deadlines, postpone jury…
Gyms, playgrounds, bars face five more dark weeks under Cooper’s Phase Two
By Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Tattoo parlors are safe enough to reopen. Gyms, yoga studios, and public playgrounds aren’t. Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Wednesday,…
North Carolina Moves to Safer At Home Phase 2
Safer At Home Phase 2 Begins Friday, May 22nd at 5 PM Raleigh – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen…
We Can’t Keep Our Schools Closed
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Our elementary and secondary schools will reopen this fall. During these past months of disruption, dismay, and despair, I have never once doubted it. There…
Cooper Requests Equitable Funding for Minority-Owned Businesses in COVID-19 Emergency Aid
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the leaders of the Golden L.E.A.F. Foundation encouraging them to ensure women and minority-owned businesses receive an equitable portion of recently…
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
