North Carolina Cities Lift Curfews Following Weekend of Peaceful Protests

Several North Carolina cities have lifted nighttime curfews following a weekend of mostly peaceful protests.  

Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan has rescinded the city's curfew, which went into effect a week ago.  Vaughan released a statement saying she was “encouraged by the willingness of protesters to organize peaceful demonstrations and engage in meaningful dialogue.”

Over the weekend, demonstrations in downtown locations including LeBauer Park and along Wendover Avenue were held without incident.  

High Point also rescinded its curfew Monday. And the City of Raleigh lifted a curfew and state of emergency that was enacted after police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters and windows were broken at several businesses.

Since the city's curfew began on June 1, there has been no property damage or injuries, and only a few arrests.

Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said in a news release the lifting of the curfew is not an indication the city has resolved its challenges.