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House committee set to debate bill fully reopening bars, restaurants
RALEIGH — A House Judiciary committee is scheduled Tuesday, April 13, to take up a bill that would fully reopen bars and restaurants, as long as they follow specific safety guidelines.
Jarrell reflects on 30 years of public health service to Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — Tommy Jarrell didn’t know much about public health when he applied for the Richmond County health director position in 1991 — a job he has held since, and will until May 27.
COLUMN: The school day that wasn't
The date of Monday, March 16, 2020 posted on my white erase board is a source of conversation. That date will soon be a year old. Of the very few visitors who have been to my room, many ask the significance of that date. I consider Monday, March 16, 2020 as the school day that never happened.
OPINION: Betting on competence
Democrats are about to try something radical. They are going to run on competence instead of ideology or demagoguery.
Senate to try again to override veto of school-reopening bill
RALEIGH — After coming up one vote short in its first effort to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill to reopen schools, the Senate is moving to try again.
OPINION: Small businesses shouldn't see tax penalty from PPP loans
The State of North Carolina should fully conform with all taxpayer relief provisions associated with the Federal CARES Act Pandemic Relief Package. This is especially important for the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Judge struggles to find distinction that would keep N.C. bars closed
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge asked repeatedly Thursday, Feb. 18, for evidence that would justify state government orders that keep private bars closed across North Carolina.
NCDHHS to continue to provide extra help buying food for approximately 860,000 children through P-EBT
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with N.C. Department of Public Instruction today announced it will begin issuing additional benefits on Feb. 19, 2021 through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. These benefits will be received over several days starting Friday for those who already have an EBT card for Food and Nutrition Services or P-EBT benefits.
UNCP, Robeson County Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics
PEMBROKE — In the coming weeks, nursing students from UNC Pembroke will be getting plenty of practical experience in the field. The university was recently approved as a new COVID-19 vaccine provider in an effort to increase the availability of the vaccine in Robeson County.
Little improvement in N.C. job market expected until 2022
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s heavy-fisted response to the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a delayed economic recovery, reports from state and national economists show.