State employees ask for hazard pay during pandemic
Workers in prisons, mental health facilities and unemployment call centers should get time-and-a-half, SEANC says. Continue Reading
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Researchers slash number of forecast COVID-19 deaths in NC
University of Washington health researchers now predict North Carolina will see about 500 total deaths from COVID-19 through early August. That's less than a third Continue Reading
During a time of crisis, a look inside NC’s beer economy
North Carolina's bars and breweries are under immense stress due to COVID-19 restrictions. But breweries aren't independent -- the beer they make has to make Continue Reading
Durham restaurant looks to reopen one year after deadly gas explosion
Torero's Mexican Restaurant has been closed since the April 10, 2019, explosion. Owners say they hope to reopen by late April or early May. Continue Reading
‘Prayers needed’: Two pastors from Raleigh church hospitalized for coronavirus
Two lead pastors from Mid-Way Baptist Church in Raleigh are battling coronavirus, according to the church. Continue Reading
Dare County travel limits snag California man on drug charge
A California man trying to drive into Dare County fell victim to the county's coronavirus-related travel restrictions and, during his traffic stop, was busted for Continue Reading
Police shut down Hillsborough block party, plan to charge host
Hillsborough police shut down a block party on Riddle Avenue Sunday night and sent dozens of people home. They planned to file a criminal charge Continue Reading
NC researchers: Models show social distancing makes big impact on hospital capacity
A team of local health experts said Monday afternoon that hospitals across North Carolina are likely to be overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients if the state Continue Reading
Some storms threaten gusty winds this evening, again on Tuesday
There is a slight chance for thunderstorms through about 8 p.m. Monday, WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said. Continue Reading
Henderson Co. officials: 23 people at Cherry Springs Village test positive for COVID-19
The facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is the latest to see an outbreak of COVID-19 -- bringing the county's total caseload to 50. Continue Reading
