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Dr. Stacey Russell, music professor at Beaufort County Community College, earned her second award for excellence in online instruction.
Dr. Stacey Russell, music professor at Beaufort County Community College, earned her second award for excellence in online instruction.
 
It’s irresponsible of some politicians to use faith to lure people into endangering themselves, their family, and their own congregation, Gov. Roy Cooper said during a Friday, April 17, news conference.
It’s irresponsible of some politicians to use faith to lure people into endangering themselves, their family, and their own congregation, Gov. Roy Cooper said during a Friday, April 17, news conference.
 
East Carolina University senior Anna Willis wants to make sure every student is counted in the 2020 census.
East Carolina University senior Anna Willis wants to make sure every student is counted in the 2020 census.
 
The coronavirus outbreak is ravaging North Carolina’s health care system — threatening to shutter medical practices and worsen shortages of care during the coronavirus surge.
The coronavirus outbreak is ravaging North Carolina’s health care system — threatening to shutter medical practices and worsen shortages of care during the coronavirus surge.
 
Republican lawmakers are considering temporarily expanding Medicaid to cover uninsured residents’ coronavirus testing and treatment, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said during a meeting of the House Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group.
Republican lawmakers are considering temporarily expanding Medicaid to cover uninsured residents’ coronavirus testing and treatment, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said during a meeting of the House Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group.
 
Even as many businesses try to get forgivable loans to keep their employees at work, others are furloughing or laying off workers because unemployment benefits through July will be much more generous than whatever the business could pay.
Even as many businesses try to get forgivable loans to keep their employees at work, others are furloughing or laying off workers because unemployment benefits through July will be much more generous than whatever the business could pay.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.
Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.
 
Two state senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to Raleigh police’s decision to end Tuesday’s protest from the Reopen NC group.
Two state senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to Raleigh police’s decision to end Tuesday’s protest from the Reopen NC group.
 
Lawmakers gave Wake Forest Baptist Health $100,000 for random antibody testing to gather data on how many N.C. residents had the coronavirus.
Lawmakers gave Wake Forest Baptist Health $100,000 for random antibody testing to gather data on how many N.C. residents had the coronavirus.
 
Here is an update based on the latest model trends this afternoon and evening.
Here is an update based on the latest model trends this afternoon and evening.
 
Our office is currently monitoring an approaching low pressure that will bring rain, as well as the potential for severe weather into our area this afternoon though tomorrow.
Our office is currently monitoring an approaching low pressure that will bring rain, as well as the potential for severe weather into our area this afternoon though tomorrow.
 
Parents shouldn’t be afraid to homeschool their children, says Sam Sorbo, actress, author, and homeschooling activist.
Parents shouldn’t be afraid to homeschool their children, says Sam Sorbo, actress, author, and homeschooling activist.
 
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Former East Carolina basketball coach Charlie Harrison, who guided the Pirates for five seasons in the 1980s, passed away on Monday, April 13, at the age of 70.
Former East Carolina basketball coach Charlie Harrison, who guided the Pirates for five seasons in the 1980s, passed away on Monday, April 13, at the age of 70.
 
North Carolina’s prisons will begin releasing some inmates in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
North Carolina’s prisons will begin releasing some inmates in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
 
Liquor sales at Wake County stores, within the first 10 days of the shutdown last month, shot up some 80%, says Ike Wheeler.
Liquor sales at Wake County stores, within the first 10 days of the shutdown last month, shot up some 80%, says Ike Wheeler.
 
Former East Carolina defensive tackle Alex Turner, a three-year starter and team captain, has earned membership into the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society according to a release from the NFF & College Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
Former East Carolina defensive tackle Alex Turner, a three-year starter and team captain, has earned membership into the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society according to a release from the NFF & College Hall of Fame on Wednesday.
 
The coronavirus did what years of lawmaking and lawsuits failed to do — pushed North Carolina to temporarily waive barriers on telemedicine and the controversial certificate of need laws that restrict the supply of health care.
The coronavirus did what years of lawmaking and lawsuits failed to do — pushed North Carolina to temporarily waive barriers on telemedicine and the controversial certificate of need laws that restrict the supply of health care.
 
North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday, April 9 news conference.
North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday, April 9 news conference.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients for the spring 2020 semester.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients for the spring 2020 semester.
 
Every level of government has shifted its focus to respond to the spreading coronavirus.
 
A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans.
A list of COVID-19 recommendations from the State Board of Elections is apt to hit a nerve with legislative Republicans.
 
ECU psychologist offers tips for coping with COVID-19-related cabin fever, stress
ECU psychologist offers tips for coping with COVID-19-related cabin fever, stress
 
Beaufort County Community College will only conduct online instruction only for its summer classes 2020.
 
The general counsel of the NC Chamber offered an ominous prediction this week.
 
North Carolina’s hospitals asked for $3 billion from Congress’s $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
North Carolina’s hospitals asked for $3 billion from Congress’s $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
 
Allen builds confidence in chemistry
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
 
We are continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring severe weather to Eastern NC tonight through tomorrow.
We are continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring severe weather to Eastern NC tonight through tomorrow.
 
Our office is currently monitoring the potential for severe weather this evening through Monday morning.
Our office is currently monitoring the potential for severe weather this evening through Monday morning.
 
Expect Gov. Roy Cooper to set new limits on shopping alongside new benefits for child care centers serving health care and other “essential” workers.
Expect Gov. Roy Cooper to set new limits on shopping alongside new benefits for child care centers serving health care and other “essential” workers.
 
State regulators are helping nursing and medical students graduate and enter the workforce.
 
The coronavirus forced Congress to broaden tax relief for millions of Americans with employer-provided health insurance or high-deductible health plans.
The coronavirus forced Congress to broaden tax relief for millions of Americans with employer-provided health insurance or high-deductible health plans.
 
If being cooped up for days has made you irritable, so irritable that you’ve taken out your frustrations online, a recent ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals might offer a small degree of comfort.
If being cooped up for days has made you irritable, so irritable that you’ve taken out your frustrations online, a recent ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals might offer a small degree of comfort.
 
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