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RED CROSS: Disaster Action Team volunteers are needed in the new year to help neighbors during times of emergency
Written by Press Release
CHARLOTTE — The Red Cross encourages to the community to resolve to volunteer in the New Year.
When I set out a couple of years ago to write my first novel, a historical fantasy called "Mountain Folk," I decided to set most the action during the American Revolution. It’s my favorite period in American history. After all, I’m a native North Carolinian — which means I grew up surrounded by reminders of our nation’s founding era.
Justices Barringer, Berger confirm they will hear N.C. constitutional amendments case
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — N.C. Supreme Court Justices Tamara Barringer and Phil Berger Jr. confirmed late Friday afternoon that they will take part in a high-profile case involving two challenged amendments to the N.C. Constitution.
Cooper signs new order pushing state toward electric vehicles
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Friday, Jan. 7, that aims to reduce greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050. Cooper also wants to transition all state vehicles to electric and to enhance goals for drivers to switch to electric and other zero-emission vehicles.
Wait time for Moderna COVID-19 booster shortened to 5 months
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The FDA now authorizes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose after five months. This announcement from federal agencies comes just three days after the announcement of a shortened wait time for a booster from six months to five months for individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine.
Samaritan Colony to break ground on women's center Jan. 10
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Samaritan Colony will take the first action towards construction on its new women’s facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.
NCDHHS school guidance encourages vaccines and masking to keep students in the classroom; provides new test-to-stay option
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — With COVID-19 cases reaching pandemic highs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges K-12 schools to promote vaccination and boosters for students and staff and require students and staff wear masks indoors to keep students in the classroom and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Wildlife Commission’s virtual public hearing will take place Jan. 20
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Due to rising COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission made the difficult decision to cancel January’s three in-person public hearings.
Legislators seek Justice Ervin's recusal in redistricting case
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Legislative defendants in North Carolina's legal fight over new election maps are seeking Supreme Court Justice Sam "Jimmy" Ervin IV's recusal from the case.
RALEIGH — A new year ushers in new laws in North Carolina. Here are the laws that took effect on Jan. 1.
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State elections board wants candidate filing to resume Feb. 24
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is asking a three-judge panel to set Feb. 24 as the start date of a new candidate filing period for 2022 elections.
Richmond County Health Department reports 2 deaths, more than 150 new cases
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Thursday two COVID-related deaths and more than 150 new positive cases of the coronavirus.
North Carolinians encouraged to apply online for help with energy costs
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging eligible North Carolinians to see if they are eligible for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program or the Crisis Intervention Program if they need assistance with heating bills.
Treasurer Folwell announces contract for State Health Plan Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan announced today that the State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved the contract award for Pharmacy Benefit Management services. The estimated savings for the Plan under this new contract, as compared to the projected current contract, are $701.1 million.
