COVID-19

6th Harnett County Resident Tests Presumptive Positive for COVID-19
Harnett County received notice from the State Lab on today (Thursday) that two additional individuals have tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of presumptive positive cases…

2020 Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival Postponed
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) Board of Directors has announced the postponement of the 2020 Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Ham &…

Federal Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),…

Chief Justice Orders Extension of NC Court Deadlines
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order Thursday extending filing deadlines and further curtailing other court processes. The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to April 17 will…

Johnston County Register of Deeds Office Announces Temporary Changes
Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, announced temporary changes Thursday in all in-person services, but stresses that his office is still open for business. Effective immediately, the Register of…

Town of Selma Declares State of Emergency
Selma Mayor Cheryl L. Oliver has declared a state of local emergency in response to COVID-19. “The health and well-being of our community remains our top priority, and we are…

Garner Town Hall, Other Town Buildings To Close To The Public Starting March 20
GARNER – In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Garner has decided to close Town Hall and other Town buildings to the public effective 8…
Town of Four Oaks Declares State of Emergency
In response to COVID-19, on March 18, 2020, Four Oaks Mayor Linwood Parker declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Four Oaks. The State of Emergency will be…

Harnett County Government Buildings Close Public Access
Harnett County officials announced that Harnett County Government Buildings closed for public access at 12pm Thursday, March 19th due to COVID-19. The Harnett County Health Department is the only department…

Town of Smithfield Declares State of Emergency
Citizens Urged To Refrain From Visiting Public Buildings Tuesday night, Smithfield Mayor Andy Moore declared a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19. Mayor Moore said, “This decision is not…

Johnston County Animal Services Encourages Residents To Use Online Services When Possible
Smithfield, NC — Instead of coming in person to the Johnston County Animal Services facility, residents are being asked to use online services and information when possible. “Our dedicated staff…

Harnett County COVID-19 Presumptive Positive Count Remains At Four
County announces updates on operational changes Harnett County continues to work with state officials and local agencies to closely monitor the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of 5pm on March…








