Bill Would Make It Easier For Military Spouses, Veterans To Find Work
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Military spouses and veterans could find it easier to get jobs in North Carolina.
The House Judiciary Committee approved...
Governor Signs Executive Order To Address Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Communities Of Color
RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have...
County Refuses To Notify Patients Possibly Exposed To COVID-19 Positive EMS Workers
BENSON - Three Johnston County EMS workers who recently tested positive for COVID-19 are expected to make a complete recovery. However, Johnston County officials...
Public Library Reopening June 8th With Limited Services
Curbside Services Will Continue Through July 31st
SMITHFIELD - The Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield will reopen on Monday, June 8th with...
New Local COVID-19 Hotline Number
SMITHFIELD - Effective Wednesday, June 3rd, the new hotline number for COVID-19 information in Johnston County will be 919-209-8310. The hours of operation for...
One County Gets Reprieve, But Others Facing Financial Catastrophe
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina will make sure Tyrrell County won’t default on its debt, but the intervention buys just one...
Downtown Smithfield Development Offering Assistance To Small Businesses Impacted By Pandemic
SMITHFIELD– The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) announced today a grant to support downtown businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Created to address the immediate needs...
Governor’s Views On Demonstrations Shift As COVID-19 Limits Remain
By Lindsay Marchello and Kari Travis
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Cooper administration supports North Carolinians’ right to gather and peacefully protest in the wake...
North Carolina’s Local Governments Face A Grim Financial Future
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future. Tyrrell County may offer a sobering preview.
The inland northeastern...
Job Losses Merit Energetic Response
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — North Carolina employers shed 616,000 jobs in March and April, according to the latest establishment survey from the Bureau of...
