COVID-19
N.C. asks nursing homes to begin regular, proactive testing for COVID-19
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina is asking nursing homes to begin regular, proactive testing for the coronavirus. As of Friday, May 15, some 60%…
State Updates Guidance On Who Should Be Tested For COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance today on who should be tested for COVID-19. The new guidance recommends that clinicians test any patient in whom…
Churches File Federal Lawsuit Against NC Governor Challenging Order Banning Mass Gatherings
North Carolinians are starting to challenge COVID-19 lockdowns By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A collection of churches filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, May 14, challenging Gov.…
North Carolina’s Key COVID-19 Indicators Remain Stable
Phase 1 remains in effect, more time needed to watch key indicators List of more than 200 testing locations now available on DHHS website Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina…
Next phase of reopening may not help struggling restaurants, private clubs
By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — For North Carolina’s restaurants and private clubs, a future of social distancing after COVID-19 is full of question marks. While some…
NC Education Lottery Reopens All Claim Centers To Pay Out Prizes
Strict safety guidelines are in place to protect visitors RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery has reopened all six Claim Centers in the state so that winners of big lottery…
Sheriff Bizzell: “Now, Let’s Have Church!”
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell was among 12 North Carolina Sheriff’s who signed a May 8th resolution that was sent to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to allow…
COVID-19 restrictions expand tensions over religious liberties
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Several Republican lawmakers are challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order and how it treats religious services. Sens.…
More than 800,000 Children Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic to Receive Additional Help Buying Food
Starting today, families impacted by school closings due to COVID-19 are beginning to receive additional food benefits as part of the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program announced by the…
Families To Receive Enhanced Benefits In May To Ensure Food Access
To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is temporarily increasing benefits for May 2020 to current Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)…
Hundreds of Offenders Designated Recovered From COVID-19
RALEIGH – The majority of offenders in the state prison system who tested positive for COVID-19 are now presumed to have recovered pursuant to guidance issued Monday by the North…
Cooper: State won’t relax COVID-19 restrictions before May 22
By Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican…
