COVID-19 Cases Rise To 77 With 17 Hospitalized
Smithfield, NC – The Johnston County Public Health Department has provided the following information as of 4:00 p.m. today:
Johnston County COVID...
NC DMV Call Center Closed Pending Result of Employee Virus Test
RALEIGH – An employee at the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Call Center in Bladen County is being tested for the coronavirus, so for the...
CDC Adds Additional Symptoms Of COVID-19
SMITHFIELD – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has expanded its list of possible symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms could range from mild to severe....
The Town Of Benson And Phase One Of The State Reopening Plan
This week, the Governor’s Office announced plans to move forward with Phase One of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Phase One will go into effect...
We Can’t Keep Our Schools Closed
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — Our elementary and secondary schools will reopen this fall. During these past months of disruption, dismay, and despair, I have...
Governor Cooper Extends Moratorium On Utility Cut Offs, Implements Evictions Moratorium
RALEIGH - Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 142 on Saturday to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on...
Social Distancing Becomes Signature Phrase Of Pandemic
By Lindsay Marchello
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — If 2020 has a signature phrase so far, it’s “social distancing.”
The term has become a staple of any...
Folwell Wants Cooper To Give Local Governments A Break
By Julie Havlak
Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging...
Wayne County Schools Release Draft School Reopening Plans For Public Review
Wayne County Public Schools has posted draft school reopening plans for the fall, which families, staff and the public can review and share feedback...
Governor Signs Executive Order Limiting Alcoholic Beverages Sales After 11 PM
RALEIGH - With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday he is doubling down on...
