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May 28, 2025

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Sheriff won’t cite N.C. speedway for crowd despite order

June 8, 2020 The Associated Press

ALTAMAHAW — A North Carolina sheriff said Monday he won’t cite a local stock car speedway for violating the state’s prohibition against mass gatherings due to COVID-19 after another large crowd gathered there for races. […]

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Cooper mentions “phase 2.5” while facing mounting lawsuits; bills from lawmakers

June 4, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out a new executive order and mentioned the possibility of a “phase 2.5” to open more businesses in industries that are currently suing the governor. Cooper is facing a […]

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Emails put Cooper’s restaurant and bar order back in the spotlight

June 2, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Emails from Council of State members have resurfaced after news outlet WBTV received a response to a records request about a concurrence vote pertaining to Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order restricting bars and […]

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N.C. Senate passes bill to allow for outdoor seating at bars, restaurants

May 28, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Rick Gunn (R-Alamance) to allow restaurants and bars to expand outdoor seating equal to 50 percent of total occupancy. The bill passed a bipartisan […]

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Left out of phase two, health clubs band together to confront governor

May 21, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — After Gov. Roy Cooper announced that Friday afternoon would signal the start of phase two, he laid out details that certain businesses, such as restaurants, hair salons and tattoo shops, would be allowed […]

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Wisconsin governor warns of ‘massive confusion’ after ruling

May 14, 2020 Scott Bauer and Todd Richmond, Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers warned Thursday of “massive confusion” after the state Supreme Court tossed out the Democrat’s stay-at-home order and Republicans said they may leave it up to local governments to […]

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Local leaders challenging executive order provisions

May 13, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Local leaders are increasingly challenging provisions in Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders. As the governor says he is relying on the science and the data to make decisions, local leaders are growing frustrated […]

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Rising pressure on Roy Cooper over church limits

May 13, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper received pushback on his multiphase reopening of the state over language in the current order which, critics say, unnecessarily restricts church services more than secular institutions. Those who have spoken […]

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Legislative leaders, law enforcement, churches question Cooper on church limits

May 11, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week he would allow some additional freedoms to North Carolinians by way of a new executive order after outcry over language in the current order restricted church services. […]

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NC Sheriffs Association asks Cooper to amend order to allow indoor worship

May 8, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The N.C. Sheriffs Association passed a resolution today asking Gov. Roy Cooper to amend his executive order to allow indoor worship services. The resolution was the result of a unanimous vote of the […]

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