Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order, requiring people to be at home from 10 pm – 5 am, will be extended.
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State leaders at odds with Governor over broadband funds
North Carolina General Assembly and the Cooper Administration are at odds over whether the Growing Rural Economies through Access to Technology (GREAT) Program is an eligible use of federal CARES Act money. Governor Cooper’s Press Secretary, US Rep. Greg Murphy and NC Senator Jim Perry all share their thoughts on the matter.
State Rep. John Bell will serve a fourth term as House majority leader
When the General Assembly reconvenes next year, State Rep. John Bell will serve a fourth term as House majority leader. The majority leader since 2016, Mount Olive native Bell resides in Goldsboro and represents portions of Wayne, Johnston, and Greene counties in House District 10. He defeated opponent Carl Martin in the 2020 November election.
Governor Cooper to tighten mask requirements and enforcement
Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25. The Order also adds the mask requirement to several additional settings including any public indoor space even when maintaining 6 feet of distance; gyms even when exercising; all schools public and private; and all public or private transportation when travelling with people outside of the household.
Governor Cooper moves North Carolina to Phase 3 on Friday
As these metrics and capacity remain stable, the state will ease some restrictions starting Friday. Executive Order 169 begins Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and continues for three weeks through October 23
Public schools now able to implement Plan A for elementary schools
After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper today announced that beginning on October 5, North Carolina public school districts and charter schools can choose to implement Plan A for elementary schools (grades K-5). Plan A continues to include important safety measures like face coverings for all students, teachers and staff, social distancing, and symptom screening, but does not require schools to reduce the number of children in the classroom.
North Carolina COVID-19 modeling shows social distancing necessary to slow the spread and preserve hospital capacity to save lives
A collection of North Carolina experts today released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming months. The models, constructed by experts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, RTI International, and others reinforced the need for limiting personal contact to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that health care is there for people who need it.
Governor to announce a 30 day "stay at home" order
According to multiple sources, at 4:00 p.m. Governor Cooper will hold a press conference where he is expected to issue a 30 day “stay at home” order. This order will go into effect on Monday at 5:00 p.m. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Neuse News for information. Text NN to 484848 for Breaking News Alerts.