There’s been another potential COVID-19 exposure at a Wayne County Public School. WCPS says it has been notified that an individual who was recently on the campus of Spring Creek Elementary School has tested positive for the coronavirus. This follows similar potential exposures reported at North Drive Elementary, Edgewood Community Developmental School, Wayne School of…… read more »
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Person With COVID-19 Was On Spring Creek Elementary Campus
Duke Energy Extends Assistance For N.C. Customers In Need
Duke Energy will begin its standard billing practices in North Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for nonpayment suspended until October 2020, a full month beyond its required moratorium. North Carolina customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have until October to pay overdue balances or make payment…… read more »
Meadow Lane Elementary Staff Notified Of Possible COVID-19 Exposure
There’s already a coronavirus scare at a Wayne County School. An email was sent to Meadow Lane Elementary School staff on Thursday informing them an individual on the campus had tested positive for COVID-19. The staff that were at risk for exposure from the individual were directly notified. All recommendations from the North Carolina Department…… read more »
Wayne County Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,541 total positive cases of COVID-19. 103 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,985 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,307 of the 2,541 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
High School Sports Delayed, Football Begins In February
North Carolina high schools won’t return to the gridiron until February. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the amended calendar for high school athletics Wednesday. NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker made the announcement in an online video. Under the new calendar, the regular high school football season will run from February 26 through April…… read more »
County’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Lower Than State’s
The coronavirus pandemic continues and Wayne County is trying to stay ahead of the crisis. Last week, County Manager Craig Honeycutt shared some good news in an update provided by Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis. Weis had informed the county that during the community testing events, the average community positivity rate was 6% — well…… read more »
3 More COVID-19 Deaths In Wayne County This Week
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,416 total positive cases of COVID-19. 98 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,866 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,204 of the 2,416 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated total…… read more »
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,324 total positive cases of COVID-19. 98 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,774 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,081 of the 2,324 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated total…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Announces Curfew On Selling Alcohol In Restaurants
North Carolina restaurants will not be allowed to serve alcohol after 11 PM starting this Friday, July 31. Gov. Roy Cooper announced the curfew on alcoholic beverage sales at restaurants during a media briefing Tuesday. Cooper says he hopes the measure will help slow the spread of COVID-19, particularly amongst younger adults in the state.…… read more »
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 2,217 total positive cases of COVID-19. 93 of these cases are attributed to congregate living facilities and 1,672 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 1,956 of the 2,217 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated total…… read more »
