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Republicans’ effort to overturn veto, reopen schools, falls one vote short
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly on Monday, March 1, tried but failed — by one vote, 29-20 — to override the governor’s veto of a bill to reopen schools, even as students — parents, too — suffer, and opinion polls show residents want children back in the classroom.
Cooper may open Bank of America Stadium and other venues for some fans
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper plans to allow fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and other outdoor entertainment venues.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Cooper's church occupancy limits are unconstitutional
Cooper: State won’t relax COVID-19 restrictions before May 22
RALEIGH — North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
Neighboring states are opening fitness centers, but N.C. facilities remain closed
RALEIGH — The coronavirus pandemic has kept North Carolina’s gyms and fitness centers closed, even as the state enters Phase One of reopening the economy. Meanwhile, gyms in neighboring states can open with safety precautions.
Lawyer takes issue with governor’s decision about outdoor church services
Hundreds of North Carolina churches might sue Gov. Roy Cooper
RALEIGH — About 400 North Carolina churches could join a lawsuit challenging Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
Unanimous Court of Appeals rebukes governor over block grants
RALEIGH — A decision on Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Senator: Governor plans to place indefinite hold on Medicaid reform
Governor vetoes pay raises, which teachers may not see until 2020
RALEIGH — North Carolina public school teachers and higher education employees hoping to get a pay raise will have to wait. Perhaps until January.