COVID-19
Sheriff Bizzell: COVID-19 And Drive-In Church Services
Governor Roy Cooper’s Stay at Home Order took effect on March 30th, directing people to stay at home except to visit essential businesses, to exercise or to help a family…
JCPS Temporarily Suspending Meal And Delivery Services
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, Johnston County Public Schools will temporarily suspend service at all 13 school food service sites and meal delivery locations. The last day of service will be…
Johnston County Reports Second Death Related To COVID-19
Johnston County Public Health is reporting the second COVID-19 associated death of a Johnston County resident. The individual died today from complications associated with the virus. The patient was elderly…
Most NC Court Proceedings Postponed Until June 1, 2020
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order on April 2, 2020, containing seven emergency directives. The order: Postpones court proceedings for a second time to June 1, 2020…
Rescue Bill – What Matters, Where Rubber Meets The Road
WASHINGTON, DC, April 3 – Forget big talk, big numbers, big politics. What exactly does the “2.2 trillion dollar” rescue bill do? How can we get access to needed relief?…
Western NC State Forest Temporarily Closed Due To Overcrowding During COVID-19 Pandemic
RALEIGH – Effective at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest in Wilkes County will be temporarily closed, restricting all public access until further notice. All trails,…
Additional Changes Coming To Powerball Game
After the April 8 drawing, the national Powerball game will base the amount of the jackpot and the amount the jackpot increases between draws on ticket sales and interest rates.…
NCDA Activates Agriculture Assistance Hotline To Answer Ag Community’s COVID-19 Related Questions
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers online resources for farmers, agribusiness operators and others who work in the agricultural industry to assist with COVID-19 concerns.…
Two Inmates At Neuse Correctional Test Positive For COVID-19
Two offenders in the minimum custody unit at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro have tested positive for coronavirus. They are the second and third offenders in the state prison system…
State Health Plan To Waive Costs Associated With Treatment Of COVID-19
Coronavirus Waiver Also Includes Screening-Related Costs State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan announced today that they are waiving the cost of treatment for members diagnosed…
23 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – County Manager Rick Hester announced this afternoon a total of 23 COVID-19 cases in Johnston County. That number is up from 22 cases on Wednesday night. As of…
House-Autry Puts Families First With 16,000 Pound Food Donation
FOUR OAKS – As a local food manufacturer with North Carolina roots that stretch back over 200 years, House-Autry is committed to helping our community through this unprecedented challenge. To…
