Gyms, museums, playgrounds to reopen under NC’s Phase 2.5, Cooper says
Mass gathering limits also increase under the modified reopening, which goes into effect on Friday.
By Katrina Louis | September 1, 2020
CMS leaders discuss reopening plans for upcoming school year
While school officials await direction from Gov. Roy Cooper on fall reopening, they discuss three plans during special meeting Wednesday.
By Katrina Louis | July 2, 2020
State, local officials respond to Trump’s threats to pull GOP convention from Charlotte
Officials said data and science will determine the attendance at the GOP's convention in August.
By QCity Metro Staff | May 26, 2020
State offers guidance for restaurants as Phase 2 announcement expected
Gov. Roy Cooper expected to announce that Phase 2 of state's reopening plan begins Friday.
By Katrina Louis | May 20, 2020
NC public schools closed for rest of school year, Cooper says
Gov. Roy Cooper extended N.C. school closings and unveiled a $1.4 billion Covid-19 relief package proposal.
By Katrina Louis | April 24, 2020
Gov. Cooper issues NC stay-at-home order
The executive order goes into effect on Monday at 5 p.m. until April 29. Mecklenburg County's stay-at-home order remains.
By Katrina Louis | March 27, 2020
Gov. Cooper extends school closures through May 15
Governor Roy Cooper says he's not ready to give up on school year, but statewide closures are necessary to prevent spread of coronavirus.
By Katrina Louis | March 23, 2020
Cheri Beasley will make history as first black woman to lead North Carolina Supreme Court
Noting that her appointment came during Black History Month, Beasley quoted Martin Luther King Jr. and said she hopes to serve as an inspiration to young girls.
By Glenn Burkins | February 12, 2019
Gov. Cooper rescinds LaWana Mayfield appointment; LGBTQ group ‘extremely disappointed’
A national organization advocating to increase the number of LGBTQ people in public office called Mayfield “a tireless fighter for the underserved communities.”
By Glenn Burkins | February 7, 2019
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes voter ID bill, GOP predicts override
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a Senate bill that would require all voters to show some sort of photo […]
By QCity Metro Staff | December 16, 2018