Fall High Point Market To Have New Format, Rules For Distancing
The High Point Market Authority says changes are coming to the fall international furniture market to limit the threat from COVID-19.
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Summer Festivals Feeling The Heat From COVID-19
At this time last year, music festivals and performance series all across North Carolina were busy marketing their exciting summer concert offerings to an eager public.
White House Looks At 'Opportunity Zone' Extension In Wake Of COVID-19
The White House says it might extend "opportunity zone" tax breaks to help struggling neighborhoods after the pandemic. But critics say the program mostly helps wealthy investors.
News Brief: China's Hong Kong Law, Coronavirus College Tests, Guantanamo Delays
China considers controversial Hong Kong security laws. Colleges prepare to reopen in the fall. And, COVID-19 delays trials at Guantanamo Bay.
A Doctor Answers Questions On Health Disparities And Treatments For COVID-19
Dr. Tracey Henryan, an assistant health director at Grady Primary Care Center in Atlanta, answers listener questions on health disparities and treatments for COVID-19.
Florida Theme Parks Getting Ready To Reopen With Anti-Coronavirus Measures
Legoland and Universal have local approval for their plans, which involve taking temperatures and encouraging face masks. Disney World and SeaWorld haven't presented their plans yet.
Trump Briefly Dons Face Mask At Ford Plant, Away From Media View
Trump has defended his refusal to wear a mask, arguing that he and those around him are routinely tested for the coronavirus.
Scientists Warn CDC Testing Data Could Create Misleading Picture Of Pandemic
The CDC combines results of a test that spots people who are actively infected with results from another one that looks for antibodies. Scientists say it could create a false picture of the pandemic.
Tyson Wilkes Plant Ramping Back Up After Temporary Closure
As hundreds of workers tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tyson plant in Wilkes County, the company says it plans to ramp up operations again this week.
Archdiocese Of Detroit Allows Parishioners To Attend Mass In-Person
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rev. Stephen Pullis about the decision made by the Archdiocese of Detroit to allow parishioners to attend public mass in-person again.