Governor Reminds Residents to Stay Home
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday afternoon during a media briefing reminded North Carolinians that the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay at home.
Jennifer Allen
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Officials Cite Exponential Jobless Surge
State unemployment claims during the past two weeks have averaged almost 1,000 an hour, 24 hours a day, a number officials said would increase exponentially in the coming days.
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Don’t Come Here: Bogue Banks Mayors
In response to COVID-19, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach and Pine Knoll Shores mayors in a joint press conference Tuesday via Zoom urged individuals to observe the governor’s stay-at-home order and discouraged visitors.
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Social Distancing Works to Slow Virus: Cohen
State Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state is working to learn more about COVID-19.
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Cooper Prohibits Utility Disconnections
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Tuesday an executive order prohibiting utilities such as electric, gas, water and wastewater services from disconnecting those who are unable to pay because of the pandemic.
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Coastal Governments Enact New Restrictions
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises statewide, coastal counties and towns are enacting new measures and restrictions to align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order and limit the virus’ spread.
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COVID-19 Forecast Dire; Responses Vary
As COVID-19 cases increase in rapid acceleration and health officials warn the public to take steps, some beach communities up and down the coast are responding differently to the public health threat.
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Cooper Says Actions ‘Necessary to Save Lives’
North Carolina schools will be closed until May 15 and gatherings are now limited to 50 people to limit the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday during a press conference.
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Researchers, Officials Discuss Runoff Study
A three-year study of how polluted runoff affects the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort is the inspiration for a plan in the works for a more collaborative effort to address stormwater problems all along the North Carolina coast.
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Museum to Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
The History Museum of Carteret County and the League of Women Voters are set to host a reception and celebration of the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote and the opening of an exhibit recognizing notable females.
