Lawmakers Push Bills To Free Counties From COVID Restrictions
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the General Assembly have filed a series of bills that would exempt counties they represent...
Republican Effort To Overturn Veto On Reopening Schools Falls Short
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly on Monday, March 1, tried but failed — by one vote, 29-20 —...
Regional Principals Of The Year Named; 8 Now Vie For State Title
Eight outstanding public school principals have been selected as regional Wells Fargo North Carolina Principals of the Year and will now compete for the...
Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible For Vaccination Beginning March 3rd
RALEIGH - Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline...
UMO To Offer New Degree In Aviation And Business Management
MOUNT OLIVE - The University of Mount Olive (UMO) is soaring to the next level in its flight program. UMO Flight School, LLC, the...
Senate To Try Again To Override Veto Of School-Reopening Bill
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — After coming up one vote short in its first effort to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of...
NC House Speaker Introduces Resolution To Term Limit Congress
Rep. Donna White co-sponsors legislation RALEIGH - State House Speaker Tim Moore (District 111) has introduced HJR172 resolution for North Carolina to join other...
North Carolina Running Out Of Room To Borrow For Road Projects
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina may run out of room to borrow money for transportation projects in just a few...
NCDHHS Updates Guidance For K-12 Schools, Instructs Schools To Open For In-Person Instruction
Continued research shows mitigation measures allow safe in-person learning, low transmission among students and teachersRALEIGH - K-12 schools are expected to open for in-person...
COVID-19 Cases Declining Rapidly In Long-Term Care Settings
Many Facilities Can Resume VisitationRALEIGH - New COVID-19 cases in North Carolina long-term care facilities have declined rapidly in the last several weeks. Case...
