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New laws protect visitation rights for N.C. patients, long-term care residents
Written by Staff Report
RALEIGH — Two recently passed laws will guarantee visitation from family members and religious leaders for hospital patients and residents of long-term care facilities.
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce seeks board nominations
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee is now seeking nominations for the 2022 board of directors.
ABC chairman resigns amid supply issues, problems at warehouse
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — ABC chairman A.D. Zander Guy Jr. has resigned as chairman of the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
EAST ROCKINGHAM — A car went up in flames just blocks away from the driver’s destination: Joe’s Towing.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots recommended by FDA but not yet available to public
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration announced (Friday) the Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 booster shot is safe, effective and recommended for individuals who have been fully vaccinated for at least six months and are:
North Carolina increasing capacity to offer monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced four new locations offering monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 managed by local organizations in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, bringing the number of sites in the state offering this therapy to more than 200. FEMA will also help staff one existing site. This partnership will give more North Carolinians access to monoclonal antibody treatment, which can decrease the likelihood of hospitalization related to COVID-19 if taken early.
Eastern equine encephalitis virus identified in Eastern North Carolina horses and mosquitoes
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Eastern equine encephalitis virus has recently been identified in eastern North Carolina. Horses in three counties — Brunswick, Pender and Onslow — were recently diagnosed with EEE. In addition, EEE virus was detected in a mosquito sample from New Hanover County. No human cases of EEE have been identified in North Carolina so far this year.
NCDHHS hires first chief health equity officer and launches new Office of Health Equity
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the hiring of Victor Armstrong as the Department’s first ever Chief Health Equity Officer. NCDHHS created the position as well as the Office of Health Equity to lead its focus to advance health equity and reduce disparities in opportunity and outcomes for historically marginalized populations.
NCDOT hosting outreach event for disadvantaged businesses
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights is inviting small, disadvantaged businesses to learn more about contracting opportunities with the department.
Deadline extended for poultry and livestock, plasticulture and forestry producers to apply for 2018-2019 hurricane disaster relief program
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has extended its deadline to Dec. 31 to apply for a $79.6 million USDA grant for poultry, livestock and plasticulture producers and woodland owners in 90 counties who suffered losses in 2018-2019 from Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian.
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135th COVID death recorded in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Monday announced the ninth COVID-related death for September.
Lawmakers finalize bill blocking AG from collusive lawsuit settlements
Written by Jeff Moore - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The state House voted 58-47 on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to endorse a bill requiring the state attorney general to get approval from legislative leaders before settling lawsuits on their behalf. The bill now heads to the governor.
Split 2-1 Superior Court panel rejects N.C. voter ID law, cites discriminatory impact
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — A split 2-1 state Superior Court panel has rejected North Carolina's voter ID law, five months after holding a trial in the case. The court majority labeled the 2018 law racially discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Richmond County Health Department extends COVID testing
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Testing times for COVID-19 are being expanded due to increased demand, the Richmond County Health Department announced Friday.
