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A blood test to determine who has been infected by SARS-CoV-2 is one thing, but a test to find out who has already had it is a whole different kettle of fish.
A blood test to determine who has been infected by SARS-CoV-2 is one thing, but a test to find out who has already had it is a whole different kettle of fish.
 
Jane, a Raleigh-based cosmetologist, wanted to keep working when her salon closed March 25. She didn’t know providing in-home manicures was illegal.
Jane, a Raleigh-based cosmetologist, wanted to keep working when her salon closed March 25. She didn’t know providing in-home manicures was illegal.
 
Andrew Malcolm‘s latest McClatchy column ponders Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden’s political predicament.
Andrew Malcolm‘s latest McClatchy column ponders Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden’s political predicament.
 
A weekly report issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor says 73,597 North Carolina workers should receive unemployment insurance benefits for the week ending March 21.
A weekly report issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor says 73,597 North Carolina workers should receive unemployment insurance benefits for the week ending March 21.
 
On March 23, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order barring pharmacists from filling prescriptions for chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine
On March 23, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order barring pharmacists from filling prescriptions for chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online argues that a crisis is a “terrible thing to manufacture.”
Rich Lowry of National Review Online argues that a crisis is a “terrible thing to manufacture.”
 
The FDA is getting closer to a vaccine.
 
Beaufort County has a hole in it budget bucket. It is leaking money. But, the water level never goes down.
Beaufort County has a hole in it budget bucket. It is leaking money. But, the water level never goes down.
 
Money topped the list of needs from North Carolina’s institutions of higher education in a meeting Thursday, April 2, of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 Education Working Group.
Money topped the list of needs from North Carolina’s institutions of higher education in a meeting Thursday, April 2, of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 Education Working Group.
 
The unprecedented state-mandated shutdowns that have brought the U.S. economy to a screeching halt are ultimately based on models from experts attempting to project how many people will be infected, hospitalized, and die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The unprecedented state-mandated shutdowns that have brought the U.S. economy to a screeching halt are ultimately based on models from experts attempting to project how many people will be infected, hospitalized, and die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
 
North Carolina’s economic and fiscal health is riding a decade of success.
North Carolina’s economic and fiscal health is riding a decade of success.
 
Editors at the Washington Examiner remind us that the Democratic health care policy dubbed Medicare for All would not have prevented our current coronavirus problem.
Editors at the Washington Examiner remind us that the Democratic health care policy dubbed Medicare for All would not have prevented our current coronavirus problem.
 
President Trump said Sunday night that he is considering a second round of direct payments to Americans to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump said Sunday night that he is considering a second round of direct payments to Americans to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
 
North Carolina teachers and other state employees won’t pay out-of-pocket for coronavirus treatments through June 1.
North Carolina teachers and other state employees won’t pay out-of-pocket for coronavirus treatments through June 1.
 
The execution of it would be fascinating.
The execution of it would be fascinating.
 
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a recent federal change involving gun stores.
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a recent federal change involving gun stores.
 
Worries about the safety of health care workers and the shortage of protective gear dominated the second meeting of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group on Thursday, April 2.
Worries about the safety of health care workers and the shortage of protective gear dominated the second meeting of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 Health Care Working Group on Thursday, April 2.
 
On Sunday night, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
On Sunday night, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
 
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the March U.S. unemployment figures Friday, you’d think they would reflect the onslaught of applications reported over the past two weeks: 3.3 million the week ending March 21 and 6.6 million last week.
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the March U.S. unemployment figures Friday, you’d think they would reflect the onslaught of applications reported over the past two weeks: 3.3 million the week ending March 21 and 6.6 million last week.
 
Andrew McCarthy of National Review Online responds to President Trump’s suggestion that he might issue a quarantine.
Andrew McCarthy of National Review Online responds to President Trump’s suggestion that he might issue a quarantine.
 
The U.S. Congress and President Trump are testing whether there are any limits to debt-financed fiscal policy.
The U.S. Congress and President Trump are testing whether there are any limits to debt-financed fiscal policy.
 
It was a beautiful morning yesterday, and I got out on my bike to take a little spin.
 
There's going to be another one. We need to be ready for it.
There's going to be another one. We need to be ready for it.
 
North Carolina will have to ramp up its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic before thinking about restarting its economy, a roadmap by Scott Gottlieb warns.
North Carolina will have to ramp up its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic before thinking about restarting its economy, a roadmap by Scott Gottlieb warns.
 
Gov. Roy Coopers’ March 27 Executive Order, set to take effect on March 30, created some policy ambiguity regarding gun and ammunition retailers.
Gov. Roy Coopers’ March 27 Executive Order, set to take effect on March 30, created some policy ambiguity regarding gun and ammunition retailers.
 
The first set of tests in mice of a potential vaccine to prevent COVID-19 has shown it can spur the animals’ immune systems to produce antibodies against the coronavirus.
The first set of tests in mice of a potential vaccine to prevent COVID-19 has shown it can spur the animals’ immune systems to produce antibodies against the coronavirus.
 
Their phone refill system is past the point of operational.
 
N.C. Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, and the N.C. Association of ABC Boards want to allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol back to N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission stores.
N.C. Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, and the N.C. Association of ABC Boards want to allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol back to N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission stores.
 
Box offices raked in just $5,000 in the last week of March — the lowest ticket sales total in history — as Americans shun theaters to tune into streaming services at home.
Box offices raked in just $5,000 in the last week of March — the lowest ticket sales total in history — as Americans shun theaters to tune into streaming services at home.
 
We get you want to see your newborn, but be more responsible.
 
Christine Rosen of Commentary reviews mainstream media outlets’ quixotic attempt to sell Sen. Elizabeth Warren to the voting public.
Christine Rosen of Commentary reviews mainstream media outlets’ quixotic attempt to sell Sen. Elizabeth Warren to the voting public.
 
Telemedicine is finally realizing its potential in patients’ homes and hospital rooms across North Carolina.
Telemedicine is finally realizing its potential in patients’ homes and hospital rooms across North Carolina.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office will resume accepting and processing applications for pistol permits consistent with N.C. General Statutes, a Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday, March 31.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office will resume accepting and processing applications for pistol permits consistent with N.C. General Statutes, a Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday, March 31.
 
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