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COLUMN: State shouldn't play favorites
With hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians out of work and millions fearful about their futures, state and local policymakers are about to encounter a parade of companies, industries, and special-interest groups asking for targeted tax breaks and other handouts.
Cooper mask enforcement rule confused businesses
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.
Ag Biz Planner and Ag Biz Basics applications now being accepted
STATESVILLE — Carolina Farm Credit is now accepting applications for the 12th year of the Ag Biz Planner program and the 5th year of the Ag Biz Basics program.
Moss comes 'full circle' as 4th-generation owner of West Rockingham business Moss Brothers Tire
ROCKINGHAM — Will Moss never intended to be in the tire business.
After several years of helping his father, William “Bo” Moss, change tires, he vowed not to do it again.
New bill would reopen gyms and bars, though governor hints he would veto it
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate plans to vote Tuesday, June 9, on legislation that would reopen gyms, bars, and expand in-person dining at restaurants. Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, tweaked existing and vetoed legislation so that Gov. Roy Cooper would sign it.
Cooper signs executive order to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color
RALEIGH — (Thursday), Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Order directs state agencies and offices to provide targeted measures to help communities of color that have been affected by the pandemic.
Social distancing adds stress to veterans with mental health concerns
RALEIGH — Unemployment, homelessness, depression, and a host of mental health issues are on the rise for North Carolina’s military veterans.
Gym owners confused, frustrated with Phase Two of Cooper’s reopening
RALEIGH — Jeff Brooks was watching the governor in a news conference. Brooks, who owns a gym in Onslow County, immediately realized he was in trouble.
As calls to reopen N.C. businesses grow, testing may show COVID-19 not as deadly as feared
RALEIGH — Only 2.2% of volunteers tested in North Carolina have coronavirus antibodies — a percentage both hopeful and troubling for the state’s ability to reopen its economy, based on recent data from the first phase of a Wake Forest and Atrium Health COVID-19 Study. The findings come as Republicans and entrepreneurs push to reopen businesses shuttered by government orders.
Sly's Famous Diner holds grand opening, ribbon cutting
ROCKINGHAM — Sly’s Famous Diner is more than a restaurant, according to 22-year-old DeMarcus Hough.
