Displaying items by tag: social distancing

RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Education has voted unanimously to switch social-distancing requirements under a “Plan A” return to public school classrooms to 3 feet rather than the previous six feet.

RALEIGH — With fall’s arrival, many families will be looking to visit local farms for apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other agritourism activities. While things will look a little different this year due to COVID-19, the state’s farms offering agritourism are ready to greet visitors.

HAMLET — Richmond County Schools had an “awesome first day” back as some students returned to the classroom Monday, according to a statement. But it wasn’t without its hiccups.

PINEHURST — Back to school has taken on new meaning this year with even more worries for parents as school begins during the age of COVID-19. The school year looks a lot different across our region with some students taking virtual classes only and others a mix of in-person and online instruction.

HAMLET — Yet another large annual event in Richmond County has fallen victim to the coronavirus.

ROCKINGHAM — Dr. Dale McInnis, president of Richmond Community College, updated the Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening on the college’s current activities and plans for managing the fall semester in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

RALEIGH — Every North Carolina student, from kindergarteners to post-graduates, will have new health and safety rules to follow this fall.

RALEIGH — If 2020 has a signature phrase so far, it’s “social distancing.”

Angie Mikus was cooking a pot of spaghetti sauce in her kitchen March 17 while Gov. Roy Cooper, somewhere in his Raleigh offices, finalized the decision to close restaurants and private bars across North Carolina.  

RALEIGH — People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen.