North Carolina
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.
Carolina Curious: Why The Slow Response To Unemployment Benefit Claims?
The past few months have seen a drastic rise in the numbers of unemployment claims in North Carolina, and the agency that deals with processing them is overwhelmed. Endless phone waits and online confusion is leaving thousands in desperate need of financial relief right now.
New Guidelines Make Pool Season A Different Experience
Swimming pools are now allowed to open as part of North Carolina's Phase 2 process.
GOP Officials Say They're Expecting 50,000 In Charlotte For Republican Convention
In a statement marking 100 days to go before the convention, party leaders said they're taking steps meant to address public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lower Production Output By Meat Plants Could Drive Up Prices At The Store
There are more than two-dozen COVID-19 outbreaks at North Carolina meat processing plants. That includes confirmed cases at the Tyson Foods plant in Wilkes County.
Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.