Coronavirus

There is a free IRS tool for low-income North Carolinians: If you did not file your taxes online in 2018 or 2019, you need to register your dependents through the IRS by May 5 to receive the additional $500 per dependent. The IRS is committed to helping you get your Economic Impact Payment as soon […]

If you were planning a quick trip to Atlantic Beach…you might want to reconsider it. The mayor of Atlantic Beach is encouraging people to stay away until it’s safer for the town to accommodate visitors. “We’re a beach town. It’s hard for me to say, to tell our visitors to stay home, but that’s what […]

We’re still in the house and we’re still cooking. STILL. Karen Clark is back at it, trying out new recipes to keep things exciting while we’re in quarantine. This week, she made Chrissy Teigen’s Braised Short Ribs. Also, Check-Out: Quarantine Cooking: Karen Clark Makes Quick, Easy Korean Barbecue Meatballs Quarantine Cooking: Karen Clark Makes Chicken […]

  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is now allowing you to see how many COVID-19 cases and deaths have occurred in a specific zip code. According to the News & Observer, the highest number of cases is in the Durham zip code 27705. There were three nursing homes in that zip […]

Grand opening, grand closing.

Our North Carolina lawmakers are trying to decide if they will allow restaurants to sell mixed alcoholic drinks while they are closed to dine-in customers. If approved, this would only be allowed during the pandemic.         Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark

Local business are anxious to apply to for Raleigh Small Business COVID-19 Relief Funds. The money may be used to cover the day-to-day operating expenses of businesses located in Raleigh. Up to$10,000 is available to each applicant until funding sources are depleted.     Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark

The cast of the The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunited on Will Smith’s Snapchat show and took a look back at some great Uncle Phil moments.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark

Small business owners: Don’t be fooled by phishing attempts or unsolicited emails claiming to be from the SBA or related to Paycheck Protection Program federal relief. Here’s what to watch for: In March, the federal government enacted a $2 trillion federal relief package—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)—to help offset some […]

Have you heard about the Holly Springs Angel Fund application? Applicants must be small business owners of brick and mortar businesses in Holly Springs with fewer than 50 employees. Grants must be used only for essential needs of the small business, including rent, payroll, or other necessary operating expenses. Grant recipients will be asked to […]

Starting May 4th, your face needs to be covered up if you want to shop in Costco. Starting May 4th, the store says that all customers need to be wearing a mask. This won’t apply to children ages 2 and younger or to people with medical conditions that can’t have their mouths and noses covered. […]

The dog that tested positive lives with a family where the husband, wife and son all tested positive for the virus. The family all experienced mild symptoms and so did the dog.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark