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Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right direction
Published: Thursday, February 25th, 2021 @ 4:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With COVID-19 cases declining and vaccines rolling out, states across the U.S. are beginning to lift restrictions on gatherings and businesses.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 8:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Cohen’s guidelines come in a so-called “secretarial directive” issued from her office this week and are more stringent than Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2021 @ 11:50 am
By: Carolina Journal
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As Vidant Health continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic across North Carolina, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of all.
Published: Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 @ 2:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As North Carolinians adapt to a stricter mask mandate from Gov. Roy Cooper, Rich Lowry of National Review Online issues a warning about a likely response to government’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Published: Monday, November 30th, 2020 @ 6:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper moved North Carolina backward in economic reopening in another virtual news conference that shut out conservative publications.
Published: Sunday, November 15th, 2020 @ 7:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina will ease some restrictions as the state moves into Phase 3 on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 5 p.m. Executive Order 169 will be in effect through October 23, 2020.
Published: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 @ 11:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina continues to grapple with COVID-19. During the early days of the pandemic, the state’s strategy was clear.
Published: Saturday, September 5th, 2020 @ 12:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Editors at the Washington Examiner question Democratic politicians’ willingness to live under lockdown restrictions they impose on everyone else.
Published: Friday, September 4th, 2020 @ 5:41 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper will keep North Carolina in his modified Phase Two of reopening for another five weeks.
Published: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 @ 1:13 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Nicholas Rowan of the Washington Examiner highlights a First Amendment appeal to the nation’s highest court.
Published: Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 @ 4:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Department of Homeland Security will ensure that the measures taken at our borders will protect America from all threats, including threats against the health and safety of our citizens.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 @ 2:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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ACE Speedway isn’t the only racetrack defying Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders against mass gatherings.
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2020 @ 7:52 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Cooper administration supports North Carolinians’ right to gather and peacefully protest in the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd, officials say, even as the spread of COVID-19 remains a concern.
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2020 @ 11:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Health clubs, gyms, spas, and karate dojos have joined to file a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping their businesses closed during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Published: Sunday, May 31st, 2020 @ 10:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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President Trump signed a proclamation on May 24 and amended on May 25 suspending the entry into the U.S. of any foreign nationals who were present in Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 @ 8:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce at 5 p.m. Wednesday the state can enter Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening Friday, May 22.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A victory for common sense.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 @ 4:32 pm
By: LifeZette
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A growing number of N.C. sheriffs won’t enforce Gov. Roy Cooper’s restrictions against indoor worship services as outlined in his latest executive order.
Published: Monday, May 18th, 2020 @ 11:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Thursday, May 14, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order establishing social distancing guidelines aimed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Published: Sunday, May 17th, 2020 @ 12:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper is urging churches to follow restrictions prohibiting indoor services, but acknowledges law enforcement officers’ leeway in choosing what to enforce.
Published: Saturday, May 16th, 2020 @ 1:26 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told three of the state’s largest cities to ease up on strict coronavirus regulations or risk defending their rules in court.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 11:28 am
By: Daily Wire
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North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
Published: Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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As North Carolina moves to ease some COVID-19 restrictions at the end of this week, the NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve.
Published: Sunday, May 10th, 2020 @ 10:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Effective today, May 8, Vidant is welcoming one healthy visitor – who has been screened and wearing a mask – with patients having outpatient services that require sedation and/or anesthesia at Vidant Health facilities.
Published: Saturday, May 9th, 2020 @ 9:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Roy Cooper is easing restrictions on North Carolinians because of COVID-19, but the stay-at-home order remains in place.
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2020 @ 10:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper was noncommittal during a Monday, May 4 news conference on whether the state will begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions on May 8, or extend the order.
Published: Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 @ 2:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) now appears to be moving the state toward reopening, announcing on Monday that some previously closed business could start to reopen as early as May 15.
Published: Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 @ 1:58 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The number of cries to reduce restrictions and re-start our economy grow louder each hour, it seems.
Published: Monday, April 27th, 2020 @ 2:12 am
By: Tom Campbell
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As hundreds of protesters marched on the capital to contest statewide stay-at-home orders, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the next steps in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak, including a new executive order to help those out of work.
Published: Sunday, April 26th, 2020 @ 9:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8.
Published: Friday, April 24th, 2020 @ 2:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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Testing, Tracing and Trends will help determine when to loosen restrictions
Published: Thursday, April 16th, 2020 @ 10:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Every level of government has shifted its focus to respond to the spreading coronavirus.
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 @ 9:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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