COVID-19
Register Of Deeds Office Announces Change In Operations
Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, announces Tuesday temporary and immediate changes in all in-person services but stresses that his office is still open for business. Effective immediately, there…
Selma Police: What’s Allowed Under Stay-At-Home Order
SELMA – On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Cooper announced Executive Order 121, ordering North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work. This order is effective Monday,…
COVID-19 Cases Increase To 16
Johnston County officials announced this morning (Tuesday) the total number of coronavirus cases has increased to 16. On Sunday, there were 10 COVID-19 cases in the county. Three additional cases…
Governor Signs Executive Order To Get Equipment To Healthcare Workers, Schools, Local Governments
Governor Roy Cooper has signed Executive Order No. 122 to help schools and local governments access state surplus property to help bridge gaps during the response to COVID-19. The Order…
Families To Receive Enhanced Benefits 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 March 2020 and April 2020 to current…
Johnston County Reports 3 New Cases Of COVID-19
Officials announced tonight three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Johnston County Monday, bringing the total number to 13. Officials did not disclose how many were being treated in…
Smithfield Police: What’s Allowed Under Stay-At-Home Order
SMITHFIELD – On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Cooper announced Executive Order 121, ordering North Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work. This order is effective…
Select Offices At Johnston County Courthouse Restricting Public Access
Smithfield – The doors to the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield will remain open, however, the following offices will restrict public access effective Tuesday, March 31st. Child Support: Citizens will…
South Smithfield Teachers Ride By To Visit Students At Home
SMITHFIELD – South Smithfield Elementary kindergarten teachers Ashlin Owen and Theresa Goodman drove around Monday to visit their students, and to follow social distancing guidelines, waved from their vehicle. It…
NC Education Lottery To Extend Temporary Closing Of Its Claim Centers
Secure winning tickets until stay-at-home restriction lifts or mail in claims RALEIGH – To help protect the safety of lottery players, employees and the public during the coronavirus outbreak and…
Wayne County Confirms Fourth Positive COVID-19 Case
The Wayne County Health Department received notice Monday of a fourth positive case of COVID-19 in Wayne County. The individual tested positive but has been quarantined since March 18, 2020…
Town Of Kenly Facilities Closed To General Public
By Town Manager Michael Douglas Due to Governor Cooper issuing Executive Order-121 “Stay at Home”, the Town of Kenly has closed all facilities to the general public until this order…
