Researchers To Study NC Earthquake
Specialists from the University of Memphis are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend's 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the school said.
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North Carolina Will Pause Further Reopening Until September To Start The School Year
Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday the state will stay in Phase 2 of its Safer at Home plan for five more weeks as students return to school, saying "now is the time to double down on safety measures."
Reduced Income From Fines And Fees Means Bad News For School Budgets
With fewer cars on the road and court dates delayed, the state is taking in a smaller amount of fines and fees than normal.
Asheville, N.C., Approves Steps Toward Reparations For Black Residents
"The blood capital that we have banked to spend today to fight for significant change came ... not from our allies but from Black men, women and children who died," said Councilman Keith Young.
Despite Coronavirus, Some Hikers Go The Distance On The Appalachian Trail
Hikers were advised to put their dreams of walking all 2,190 miles on hold because of the pandemic. But some people decided to stay the course to the consternation of public health safety advocates.
N.C. Health Secretary Warns Of Surge In Cases, Possible Return Of Stay-At-Home Orders
North Carolina recently saw its highest number of new daily coronavirus infections. "If we need to go back to stay-at-home, we will," says Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen.
