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February 17, 2026

Erik Hooks

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ReOpen NC protester suing governor, various officials for violating her constitutional rights

April 23, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — ReOpen NC protester Monica Ussery’s long battle with the state over her arrest at the first protest in 2020 has entered a new chapter: A civil complaint against the governor and other top […]

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Cooper, cabinet leaders again push local leaders to enact additional restrictions

December 14, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper, N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services secretary Mandy Cohen and N.C. Dept. of Public Safety secretary Erik Hooks wrote a letter to local elected officials again asking them to […]

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NCDHHS secretary having ‘ongoing conversations’ with mayors about stricter COVID ordinances

November 18, 2020 A.P. Dillon and Matt Mercer, North State Journal

RALEIGH — At a COVID-19 briefing on Nov. 12, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Mandy Cohen confirmed she was having “ongoing conversations” with mayors in the state about implementing stricter COVID-19 ordinances […]

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Sample COVID ordinance language severely restricts gatherings, alcohol sales

October 23, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Suggested sample COVID-19 related ordinance language disseminated earlier this week by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration and the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services would severely restrict gatherings and on-site alcohol consumption in […]

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