Published: 2020-06-09 23:34:00Updated: 2020-06-10 21:18:30Health TeamTags:By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter numbers are trending in the wrong direction across our state.The Data Trackers show more than 37,300 confirmed cases since the first infection back in March. There have been 1,081 people in our state who have died from the virus. While thousands have recovered, there are 780 from our state currently in the hospital – a record number.The number of people hospitalized in our state is a new high. And while beds are filling up across the experts say they expected this with the state and...…Published: 2020-06-09 23:34:00Updated: 2020-06-10 21:18:30Health TeamTags:By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter numbers are trending in the wrong direction across our state.The Data Trackers show more than 37,300 confirmed cases since the first infection back in March. There have been 1,081 people in our state who have died from the virus. While thousands have recovered, there are 780 from our state currently in the hospital – a record number.The number of people hospitalized in our state is a new high. And while beds are filling up across the experts say they expected this with the state and...WW…

Published: 2020-06-15 15:24:00Updated: 2020-06-15 23:57:09Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Leslie Moreno and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — Noting that North Carolina's coronavirus case count continues to rise, Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday that requiring people to wear masks in public to limit the spread of the virus is "absolutely in discussion."Wake County commissioners also are considering such a mandate, and the Raleigh City Council plans to vote Tuesday on requiring masks.While , elsewhere in the state, they are currently required only for...…Published: 2020-06-15 15:24:00Updated: 2020-06-15 23:57:09Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Leslie Moreno and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — Noting that North Carolina's coronavirus case count continues to rise, Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday that requiring people to wear masks in public to limit the spread of the virus is "absolutely in discussion."Wake County commissioners also are considering such a mandate, and the Raleigh City Council plans to vote Tuesday on requiring masks.While , elsewhere in the state, they are currently required only for...WW…

Published: 2020-06-09 23:34:00Updated: 2020-06-10 21:18:30Health TeamTags:By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter numbers are trending in the wrong direction across our state.The Data Trackers show more than 37,300 confirmed cases since the first infection back in March. There have been 1,081 people in our state who have died from the virus. While thousands have recovered, there are 780 from our state currently in the hospital – a record number.The number of people hospitalized in our state is a new high. And while beds are filling up across the experts say they expected this with the state and...…Published: 2020-06-09 23:34:00Updated: 2020-06-10 21:18:30Health TeamTags:By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter numbers are trending in the wrong direction across our state.The Data Trackers show more than 37,300 confirmed cases since the first infection back in March. There have been 1,081 people in our state who have died from the virus. While thousands have recovered, there are 780 from our state currently in the hospital – a record number.The number of people hospitalized in our state is a new high. And while beds are filling up across the experts say they expected this with the state and...WW…

Published: 2020-07-15 16:44:00Updated: 2020-07-15 22:22:39EducationTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist, & Matthew Burns, WRAl.com senior producer/politics editor — WRAL News has learned that Durham Public Schools administrators are strongly considering opening the school year with all classes taught online because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.District officials are expected to discuss the matter at a Thursday afternoon school board meeting.On Tuesday, on Aug. 17. School districts could either provide a mix of classroom and remote instruction or teach all students...…Published: 2020-07-15 16:44:00Updated: 2020-07-15 22:22:39EducationTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist, & Matthew Burns, WRAl.com senior producer/politics editor — WRAL News has learned that Durham Public Schools administrators are strongly considering opening the school year with all classes taught online because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.District officials are expected to discuss the matter at a Thursday afternoon school board meeting.On Tuesday, on Aug. 17. School districts could either provide a mix of classroom and remote instruction or teach all students...WW…

Published: 2020-07-06 18:06:00Updated: 2020-07-06 19:21:30Local PoliticsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — Wake County became the first county in North Carolina to formally recognize Juneteenth, when commissioners voted Monday to make June 19 a county holiday.The commissioners also voted unanimously to declare racism a public health crisis in the county.Juneteenth recognizes the after the Civil War.Commissioner Jessica Holmes said the day is the oldest national celebration of the end of slavery."We all enthusiastically celebrate the Fourth of July and our...…Published: 2020-07-06 18:06:00Updated: 2020-07-06 19:21:30Local PoliticsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — Wake County became the first county in North Carolina to formally recognize Juneteenth, when commissioners voted Monday to make June 19 a county holiday.The commissioners also voted unanimously to declare racism a public health crisis in the county.Juneteenth recognizes the after the Civil War.Commissioner Jessica Holmes said the day is the oldest national celebration of the end of slavery."We all enthusiastically celebrate the Fourth of July and our...WW…

Published: 2020-05-19 17:14:00Updated: 2020-05-20 12:56:59Local NewsBy Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter — The state's restaurant association told members late Tuesday afternoon to expect an announcement Wednesday regarding re-opening restaurants for in-house dining beginning this weekend.The state Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance for the change Tuesday, and the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association forwarded it to members with a note."We expect that Gov. (Roy) Cooper will make a formal announcement tomorrow, moving forward with plans for beginning...…Published: 2020-05-19 17:14:00Updated: 2020-05-20 12:56:59Local NewsBy Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter — The state's restaurant association told members late Tuesday afternoon to expect an announcement Wednesday regarding re-opening restaurants for in-house dining beginning this weekend.The state Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance for the change Tuesday, and the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association forwarded it to members with a note."We expect that Gov. (Roy) Cooper will make a formal announcement tomorrow, moving forward with plans for beginning...WW…

Published: 2020-08-17 14:51:00Updated: 2020-08-18 08:37:01EducationTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Keely Arthur and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will shift all undergraduate classes online, starting Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases on campus continues to grow, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz told students and faculty Monday.– five or more cases – of the virus have been reported at and a fraternity since Friday. According to UNC-Chapel Hill data, 130 students and five employees tested positive...…Published: 2020-08-17 14:51:00Updated: 2020-08-18 08:37:01EducationTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Keely Arthur and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will shift all undergraduate classes online, starting Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases on campus continues to grow, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz told students and faculty Monday.– five or more cases – of the virus have been reported at and a fraternity since Friday. According to UNC-Chapel Hill data, 130 students and five employees tested positive...WW…

Published: 2020-12-30 18:06:00Updated: 2020-12-30 19:47:13Health TeamTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — North Carolina health officials have adjusted the priority list for receiving coronavirus vaccinations to align with recent federal recommendations, officials said Wednesday.A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory group last week updated its guidance, calling for than they previously would have.Because such a large group was moved up in line while the amount of...…Published: 2020-12-30 18:06:00Updated: 2020-12-30 19:47:13Health TeamTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — North Carolina health officials have adjusted the priority list for receiving coronavirus vaccinations to align with recent federal recommendations, officials said Wednesday.A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory group last week updated its guidance, calling for than they previously would have.Because such a large group was moved up in line while the amount of...WW…

Published: 2020-12-01 18:22:00Updated: 2020-12-04 19:53:03Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter, Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter & Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter — Health officials are worried a large, three-day girls soccer tournament that kicks off Friday in Raleigh will contribute to the spread of coronavirus.At least 325 teams from 35 different states are expected to participate over the weekend, bringing hundreds of people to the WRAL Soccer Park on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh.When asked about the tournament, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy...…Published: 2020-12-01 18:22:00Updated: 2020-12-04 19:53:03Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter, Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter & Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter — Health officials are worried a large, three-day girls soccer tournament that kicks off Friday in Raleigh will contribute to the spread of coronavirus.At least 325 teams from 35 different states are expected to participate over the weekend, bringing hundreds of people to the WRAL Soccer Park on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh.When asked about the tournament, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy...WW…

Published: 2020-10-29 17:16:00Updated: 2020-10-29 19:20:44Local PoliticsTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter — Leaders in say several Black Lives Matter flags will stay up at a voting site at Town Hall, even after state election officials requested they be taken down.WRAL News has learned of several complaints from voters. The State Board of Elections sent city officials a letter calling for the flags to be taken down over concern that they could deter people from feeling confident to vote at the location. Thursday, city officials said the flags aren’t going anywhere."I live in and I’m very...…Published: 2020-10-29 17:16:00Updated: 2020-10-29 19:20:44Local PoliticsTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter — Leaders in say several Black Lives Matter flags will stay up at a voting site at Town Hall, even after state election officials requested they be taken down.WRAL News has learned of several complaints from voters. The State Board of Elections sent city officials a letter calling for the flags to be taken down over concern that they could deter people from feeling confident to vote at the location. Thursday, city officials said the flags aren’t going anywhere."I live in and I’m very...WW…