October 23, 2025
COVID-19
March 2020 Johnston County Planning Board Public Hearings Postponed
In an effort to follow the Governor’s recommendations on large gatherings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Johnston County Planning Board will hold an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, March 17th…
Visitation Temporarily Suspended At All State Prisons Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The North Carolina Division of Prisons will suspend visitation to all the state’s prisons effective Monday, March 16 to minimize the health risks from the spread of coronavirus. Prison officials…
Benson Cancels All Town Events For 30 Days
Due to the increased risk of coming in contact with and spreading the virus in large social gatherings and frequented public places, the Town of Benson announced Friday they will…
Harnett County Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus
Citizens are encouraged to visit Harnett County webpage for reliable information Harnett County – Harnett County in partnership with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and following…
Wayne Public Schools Cancels All-County Band Festival, After School Events
Wayne County Public Schools released a public statement at 12 Noon Friday stating: Wayne County Public Schools is closely monitoring reports about the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases being reported across North…
Coronavirus Testing Clinic To Open In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Johnston UNC Health has announced they will open a testing site for citizens who have coronavirus symptoms on Friday, March 13th. Officials are working out details on the…
Health Department Reports First Coronavirus Case In Johnston County
Johnston County officials confirmed Thursday morning the first coronavirus case in the county. Health officials said they received notice from the State Lab on Wednesday that a resident has tested presumptive…
Johnston County Schools Statement Regarding Coronavirus
Johnston County Public Schools released a statement Thursday afternoon addressing questions about student safety, potential school closures, cancelled field trips, and additional steps they are taking in regards to the…
Coronavirus Concerns Prompt Cancellation Of All Johnston County School Fieldtrips
In coordination with the Johnston County Health Department, the Johnston County School Board announced Tuesday afternoon all field trips would be cancelled for the remainder of the week. Officials said the…
House Approves $8.3 Billion Emergency Spending Package In Response To Coronavirus
Trump Administration announces sweeping new guidelines for nursing homes The House of Representatives Wednesday approved an $8.3 billion emergency funding package to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus and the Trump Administration…
