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Cooper says phase two begins Friday
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state can move to phase two of his his three-phase reopening plan on Friday at 5 p.m. A day after restaurants were given interim guidance about […]
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Graham County sheriff says he won’t enforce restaurant dine-in restrictions
RALEIGH — The sheriff of Graham County has announced that his office will not be enforcing Gov. Roy Cooper’s restrictions on dine-in restaurant service contained in his executive orders and phase one plan. Sheriff Joseph […]
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More sheriffs comment on worship restrictions
RALEIGH — Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats has joined other sheriffs, district attorneys and county leaders in refusing to arrest those who attend church in his county. In a Facebook post this afternoon, Coats said […]
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Lawsuits take aim at Gov. Cooper, phase one order
RALEIGH — One lawsuit has been filed and another group is threatening to sue over restrictions in Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders and “phase one” plan. In a press conference held today in front of […]
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Craven County sheriff will let indoor worship services proceed
RALEIGH — Yesterday evening, Craven County sheriff Chip Hughes announced that his office will not be interfering with indoor church or worship services. In a Facebook post on the official Craven County sheriff’s page, Hughes […]
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Senators push back on Cooper’s ‘absurd’ church ruling
RALEIGH — Two state senators are pushing back on Governor Roy Cooper’s “phase one” order placing restrictions on religious services as well as the governor’s subsequent attempt at clarification of that order. In a joint […]
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Analysis: Phase one extends lockdown, lifts few restrictions
RALEIGH — On May 5, Governor Roy Cooper announced that phase one of his proposed plan to reopen North Carolina for business would start on Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. and will run for […]