COVID-19
1,141,601 North Carolina Adults Live Alone
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of Americans are hunkering down at home. Working from the kitchen table, homeschooling, and attending virtual happy hours have become the new normal. But…
Health Care Workers Being Matched to Facilities Seeking Staff
Due to COVID-19, many health care facilities in North Carolina, particularly long-term care facilities, are seeking to urgently hire staff for temporary, part-time or full-time roles. There is an urgent…
NC Approves Online EBT Grocery Purchases
Starting today, North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) participants will be able to purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards at authorized online EBT retailers. North Carolina…
NC DMV Adds Contactless Payment Options at License Plate Agencies
Same options to be available soon at driver license offices The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding the type of payments it accepts at its license plate agencies to…
Some Businesses To Reopen Under Governor’s Modified Stay At Home Order
• Retail stores to open at 50% capacity • Restaurants must continue with carry out and delivery only • Personal care businesses, entertainment venues, gyms to remain closed RALEIGH –…
15 of 17 COVID-19 Deaths Linked To Springbrook Nursing Center
Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported today SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:45 p.m. today: Johnston County COVID – 19 Cases…
Workgroup Formed To Develop Graduation Plan For High School Seniors
The coronavirus has caused a number of problems for local schools and students. Seniors in the Class of 2020 were scheduled to graduate later this month until the COVID-19 pandemic postponed…
North Carolina Republican Party State Convention Rescheduled
RALEIGH – Due to the national health emergency caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus, the North Carolina Republican Party announced today they have rescheduled their annual State Republican…
NC DMV License and Registration Expiration Dates Extended 5 Months
Covers credentials with expiration dates from March 1 to August 1 RALEIGH – To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus…
Federal Economic Impact Payments May Require Paperwork For Some People
Non-Tax Filers with Dependents Must Complete Federal Form By May 5 RALEIGH – The federal government is sending out a $1,200 Federal Economic Impact Payments (otherwise known as a federal…
Governor Signs COVID-19 Relief Bills Into Law
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper today signed the following COVID-19 relief bills into law: Senate Bill 704 House Bill 1043 “I am signing into law two critical relief bills that…
State Announces They Will Not Provide COVID-19 Testing Directly to Prison and Community Parole Employees
DPS Decides to Use Other Means RALEIGH- State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan announced today that they are no longer seeking a direct testing solution…
