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Judge struggles to find distinction that would keep N.C. bars closed
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge asked repeatedly Thursday, Feb. 18, for evidence that would justify state government orders that keep private bars closed across North Carolina.
Senators introduce bill increasing attendance at high school events; Cooper plans new executive order
RALEIGH — Republican Senate lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the 100-person capacity limit at outdoor high school sporting venues.
Senate Bill 116 would change the 100-person limit to 40% of an outdoor facility’s capacity.
Cooper extends modified stay-at-home order until end of February
ROCKINGHAM — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday extended his modified stay-at-home order for another month.
Bar owners across N.C. challenge Emergency Management Act provision
RALEIGH — Bar owners from six counties across North Carolina are going to court to challenge the governor’s executive orders shutting down their businesses. Their lawsuit seeks to have a key piece of the state Emergency Management Act declared unconstitutional.
OPINION: Curfew is Cooper’s latest move in state’s fight against bars, alcohol
Gov. Roy Cooper — and scores of politicians like them — have since March imposed noxious closures and lockdowns with the altruistic goal of keeping us safe. In reality, these government-imposed suppressions have done little but wreck our mental and physical health and devastate our economy.
COOPER: Bars can open outdoors only
ROCKINGHAM — After more than six months of being closed because of government mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, bars in North Carolina can open again — sort of.
Cooper promises $445 million to big corporations while small businesses struggle under COVID-19 orders
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has promised $445 million state tax dollars to corporations so far in 2020. At the same time, he’s kept a large swath of North Carolina’s small businesses closed under his COVID-19 orders.
Bar owners schedule second rally, urging Cooper to let them reopen
RALEIGH— N.C. bar owners are planning another rally Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of a months-long effort to persuade Gov. Roy Cooper to reopen bars.
Music venues, closed in North Carolina since March, struggle to survive
Planet Fitness opens in Rockingham ahead of governor's announcment
ROCKINGHAM — Despite an ongoing executive order keeping gyms closed, one national chain opened up its new Richmond County location Tuesday.