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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
More than 800,000 Children Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic to Receive Additional Help Buying...
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...
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...
