Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, some in NC continue to report that they’re struggling to access the state’s unemployment benefits.
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Dear Sen. Burr, You’ve Failed North Carolina. It’s Time to Resign.
“My alma mater’s motto is Pro humanitate. Literally, for humanity. You know that phrase, too. You also graduated from Wake Forest. And yet your first impulse is to serve yourself.”
Gov. Cooper Cancels School Through Mid-May. Hair Salons and Gyms Must Close, Too.
The governor also said he would issue a new executive order that would make it a misdemeanor for assemblies of more than 50 people.
North Carolina Now Has Its First Case of Community Spread COVID-19
The state’s Department of Health and Human Services said North Carolina was ahead of the curve by already having aggressive containment measures in place.
Coping With Quarantine: How Six People Are Dealing With Being Forced Into Isolation
“My dog is about to be the most fit chihuahua in existence on account of how many walks we are taking.”
Mecklenburg County Releases Nonviolent Inmates Due to Coronavirus Fears
“Bringing down the population is the only humane response when it comes to this community’s treatment of the human beings currently there.”
‘Will My Career Even Exist After This?’
Kymm McLean is a self-employed, professional makeup artist and hair stylist in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has lost 90% of her business because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Guy Running Against Cooper Says Closing Restaurants in a Pandemic Was A Bad Call
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest later said his criticism was about “the rule of law.”
Why NBA Players Can Get Tested for Coronavirus But You Can’t
A Los Angeles man whose wife died of coronavirus is now in quarantine with symptoms. He still cannot get a test.
N.C. Superior and District Courts Suspended for 30 Days Starting Monday
“Today’s order will allow us to drastically reduce the exposure caused by crowded sessions of court,” said Chief Justice Cheri Beasley said in a press statement.
North Carolina Isn’t Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, According to New Report
Greenhouse gas emissions in the state have already declined by 22% since 2005, but are only projected to decrease by an additional 3% by 2025, unless the state takes more aggressive action.key
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Happy Friday, North Carolina! Here’s a brief look at some of the latest news that happened this week.
Weinstein Was Found Guilty. These North Carolina Women Say It’s Not Enough.
One survivor said she found the verdict both “hopeful and discouraging.”
The Last Time Raleigh Saw Real Snow Was December 12, 2018
Happy Friday, North Carolina! Here’s a brief look at some of the latest news that happened this week.
Everything You Need to Know About the Silent Sam Deal That Was Thrown Out
The University of North Carolina System struck a deal with the Sons of Confederate Veterans to transfer ownership of the statue to the group. A judge threw that deal out last week.
North Carolina’s Environmental Agency Has Had A Third of Its Budget Cut Since 2008
When a state environmental agency doesn’t have enough staff members and inspectors to check pollution from facilities on a regular basis, violations can go unnoticed, one environmental advocate said.
Tired of Cutbacks and Low Pay, North Carolina Teachers Consider Striking
The North Carolina Association of Educators is gauging interest to see how far teachers are willing to go to push back against draconian cuts to public education.
The Alarming Reality of America’s Elder Care Crisis
Many people believe Medicare will cover long-term care costs, such as fees associated with going into a nursing home. It doesn’t.
Why This North Carolina Official Voted to Make His County a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
“If it comes to pass that they want to infringe upon the people’s rights to carry guns, it’s going to be a bad day for somebody.”