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Mixed ruling in Reopen NC protester lawsuit

May 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge offered mixed rulings in a civil rights lawsuit brought by a Reopen NC protester by dismissing certain defendants while keeping others in play and allowing part of the case […]

ReOpen NC protester cleared of contempt charge over video footage – for now

May 11, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — There will be no jail time – at least for now – for ReOpen NC protester Monica Ussery in the contempt of court case brought against her related to the release of police […]

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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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Footage shows police planning arrests of protesters at 2020 ReOpen NC event

April 17, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Footage posted online by an independent journalist shows police in Raleigh discussing tactics for arresting ReOpen NC protesters in 2020 as well as joking about COVID-19 PPE use to “support” the idea the […]

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After 2-plus years, ReOpen NC protester sees charges dismissed

December 14, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A ReOpen NC protester who was arrested for violating a COVID-19 order issued by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has finally seen those charges dismissed and expunged after more than two years of court […]

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Where is the ReOpenNC movement today?

May 27, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — During the first week of April 2020, a movement called ReOpenNC launched its first protest in Raleigh against Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 executive orders. ReOpenNC began as a Facebook group that characterized […]

In year of protests, treatment depended on political leanings

December 23, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — 2020 was a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic, but the year was also marked by steady “ReOpen” protests over pandemic executive orders. Overlapping with ReOpen protests were Black Lives Matter demonstrations over […]

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ReOpenNC holds rally supporting Wendell business cited for non-compliance

December 9, 2020 A.P. Dillon

WENDELL — ReOpenNC held a rally in support of a Wendell-area business which has been cited for not complying with Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest mask mandate. Members of ReOpenNC met on Saturday, Dec. 5 in […]

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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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ReOpenNC begins effort to impeach Gov. Roy Cooper

July 16, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On Monday, July 6, ReOpenNC announced it was launching an effort to impeach Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. “We are demanding all members of the NCGA, regardless of party, to uphold their oath of office […]

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Mixed ruling in Reopen NC protester lawsuit

ReOpen NC protester cleared of contempt charge over video footage – for now

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

Footage shows police planning arrests of protesters at 2020 ReOpen NC event

After 2-plus years, ReOpen NC protester sees charges dismissed

Where is the ReOpenNC movement today?

In year of protests, treatment depended on political leanings

ReOpenNC holds rally supporting Wendell business cited for non-compliance

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

ReOpenNC begins effort to impeach Gov. Roy Cooper

Another $130 million was released for recovery and mitigation efforts
Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape

Another $130 million was released for recovery and mitigation efforts