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Forecasters keeping a close eye on Atlantic heading into July Fourth weekend
Written by Jake Sojda - AccuWeather meteorologist
It's been a fast start to the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with four named storms already in the books and a new record for early-season development less than one month into the official start to the season. AccuWeather forecasters are now monitoring Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico waters for a possible flurry of new development during the first part of July, some of which could dampen the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Cooper mask enforcement rule confused businesses
Written by Emma Shambach - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement. But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect.
RALEIGH – A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1.
Statewide 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign underway
Written by Press Release
CHERRY POINT — The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program has a new weapon in its arsenal in the war against impaired driving during the Independence Day holiday – window chalk.
Mask-erade Prom parade provides alternative to traditional dance
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
HAMLET — The old saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” can be compared to the recent span of events happening over the past several months which have brought an abundance of lemons.
NCDHHS expands county data; reports COVID-19 clusters at schools, child care settings
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH —The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded the COVID-19 Dashboard to include expanded county data on trends, demographics and testing. The updated dashboard also includes a new report on COVID-19 clusters in child care and school settings.
N.C. Forest Service to begin tree seedling sales July 1
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale. Each year, the NCFS Nursery Program produces millions of quality seedlings for nearly 50 species of conifers, hardwoods and native understory plants, including eastern and Carolina hemlock seedlings, as well as an expanded selection of genetically improved third cycle loblolly pine seedlings.
Richmond County records 6th COVID-related death, 11 new cases
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Local health officials on Monday announced the sixth COVID-19-related death in Richmond County.
UNCP’s Paparozzi garners national attention for fight against human trafficking
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke Adjunct Professor Judith Paparozzi was in attendance last week for the virtual release of the 2020 global Trafficking in Persons Report, after receiving a special invitation from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
HAMLET — A man with pending charges was arrested again last week, accused of taking money from another person.
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Cooper’s face mask order raises questions of enforcement
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s order mandating face coverings puts businesses in the precarious position of enforcing the law, some legal experts say.
Smithfield Foods partners with Granular Insights to give grain farmers in its supply chain the digital edge on sustainability
Written by Press Release
SMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today it has partnered with Granular, a leading farm management software platform, to help growers in its grain supply chain boost farm sustainability and efficiency while improving crop yields. The offer will be available to grain farmers in North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia who sell their grain to Smithfield.
Red Cross offers ways to stay safe as you celebrate the Fourth of July
Written by Press Release
CHARLOTTE — The Fourth of July is just ahead, a time when people typically enjoy the summer holiday with backyard barbecues, fireworks or water fun. But this year, celebrating Independence Day will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross offers safety tips you can follow.
N.C. bars will remain closed, judge rules
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Bars in North Carolina will remain closed, a judge ruled Friday, June 26.
The N.C. Bar and Tavern Association filed a lawsuit June 4 on behalf of 185 business owners after Gov. Roy Cooper shut them down March 17 because of worries over COVID-19.
