Gov. Roy Cooper says the hard work of North Carolinians has prevented an overwhelming spike in COVID-19 cases in the state. However, Cooper also notes that there is still no vaccine and the coronavirus continues to circulate in communities. At a Tuesday evening media briefing, Gov. Cooper announced he has signed a new executive order…… read more »
Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an over $1.5 billion package of bills that will help North Carolina fight COVID-19. The measures were approved in a bipartisan effort in the N.C. General Assembly. The bills will help provide assistance for small businesses, feed children while schools are closed, enable summer learning programs so students won’t fall…… read more »
State officials are cautiously optimistic North Carolina will be able to begin lifting the statewide restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak. During a media briefing Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper said North Carolinians have made “tremendous sacrifices”during the pandemic, and those steps are working. While the governor also noted there are warning signs…… read more »
This is the first weekend where Gov. Roy Cooper’s “Stay-At-Home” executive order will be in effect. During a press conference Friday afternoon, Cooper urged North Carolina residents to heed the order. The governor also implored citizens continue practicing social distancing and avoid large gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Cooper suggested retailers work…… read more »
