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Health commission denies petition for mandatory student COVID vaccines
RALIEGH — The N.C. Commission for Public Health denied a petition from UNC-affiliated universities requesting that all 17-year-old seniors entering the college system be vaccinated against COVID-19. The action occurred at the commission’s Wednesday, Feb. 2 meeting. At the same time, groups called Citizen Advocates for Accountable Government and Moms for Liberty held a protest outside the state Division of Public Health’s building along Six Forks Road in Raleigh.
FirstHealth mandates vaccines for employees, volunteers
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas announced Wednesday that it has instituted a mandatory vaccination policy.
Richmond County School Board continues mandatory masking, family protests
HAMLET — Despite some parental protestations, the Richmond County Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously voted to keep its mask mandate in place.
Lawmakers finalize anti-rioting bill, send it to Cooper
RALEIGH — The N.C. House voted 63-41 Tuesday on a final version of a bill increasing penalties for rioting. The bill now heads to the governor.
Bill cracks down on rioting, property damage
RALEIGH — Republican leadership in the General Assembly has introduced legislation to increase penalties for rioting across North Carolina.
Protestors call for changes at Richmond County Animal Shelter
ROCKINGHAM — A group of around 20 animal rights activists stood in front of the Richmond County administration building Tuesday afternoon, calling for changes at the animal shelter — including a new director.
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.
Stakes high in struggle over unionizing North Carolina hospital
RALEIGH — About a dozen protesters stood in the rain on an Asheville sidewalk at Mission Health on Friday, Aug. 21. Some held umbrellas or “Vote No” signs. A white banner draped over the medical center’s logo urged nurses, “don’t give your voice away.” Passing drivers occasionally honked car horns.
ACE Speedway loses first court battle challenging governor’s orders
Stokes County speedway plans its own events to protest COVID-19 orders
RALEIGH — ACE Speedway isn’t the only racetrack defying Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders against mass gatherings.