Tags: , , , , , ,The sheriffs from Halifax and Sampson counties took to Facebook on Wednesday to say they will not enforce Gov. Roy Cooper's order that says face masks must be worn in public. The order goes into effect on Friday at 5 p.m.Show Transcript>> THE GOVERNOR HAS BEEN SAYING ALL AFTERNOON THAT HE HOPES BUSINESSES WILL HELP TO ENFORCE THIS MASS POLICY. ONE THING FOR SURE A COUPLE OF COUNTY SHERIFF'S WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT AT ALL. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL NOT BE TAKING ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST PEOPLE OR BUSINESSES FOR NOT WEARING MASKS AND THE WEARING OF THE...…Tags: , , , , , ,The sheriffs from Halifax and Sampson counties took to Facebook on Wednesday to say they will not enforce Gov. Roy Cooper's order that says face masks must be worn in public. The order goes into effect on Friday at 5 p.m.Show Transcript>> THE GOVERNOR HAS BEEN SAYING ALL AFTERNOON THAT HE HOPES BUSINESSES WILL HELP TO ENFORCE THIS MASS POLICY. ONE THING FOR SURE A COUPLE OF COUNTY SHERIFF'S WILL NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT AT ALL. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL NOT BE TAKING ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST PEOPLE OR BUSINESSES FOR NOT WEARING MASKS AND THE WEARING OF THE...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: 2020-08-05 08:14:00Updated: 2020-08-05 13:07:11Local NewsTags:— At the same time the Wake County Sheriff's Office said it is overwhelmed with applications for gun permits, a grassroots organization has filed another lawsuit against the office, this time over the time it takes for residents to obtain hand gun permits.Grass Roots North Carolina said Wednesday their office has been "flooded with complaints" from people who are trying to buy guns but are unable to do so because of limitations set in place by Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker.According to GRNC, "Baker refuses to...…Published: 2020-08-05 08:14:00Updated: 2020-08-05 13:07:11Local NewsTags:— At the same time the Wake County Sheriff's Office said it is overwhelmed with applications for gun permits, a grassroots organization has filed another lawsuit against the office, this time over the time it takes for residents to obtain hand gun permits.Grass Roots North Carolina said Wednesday their office has been "flooded with complaints" from people who are trying to buy guns but are unable to do so because of limitations set in place by Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker.According to GRNC, "Baker refuses to...WW…

Published: 2020-08-10 22:08:00Updated: 2020-08-11 18:45:30Local NewsTags:By Gilbert Baez, Mark Boyle and Brett Knese, WRAL reporters — A man killed by a Robbins police officer Monday night was firing a shotgun indiscriminately into the air and refused to drop the gun when police told him to do so, authorities said.But the man's brother said he was distraught and that police should have tried to calm him down before shooting him.Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said officers confronted 35-year-old Chris Minor with a weapon behind the Robbins Mini Storage warehouse, at 226 E. Salisbury St.,...…Published: 2020-08-10 22:08:00Updated: 2020-08-11 18:45:30Local NewsTags:By Gilbert Baez, Mark Boyle and Brett Knese, WRAL reporters — A man killed by a Robbins police officer Monday night was firing a shotgun indiscriminately into the air and refused to drop the gun when police told him to do so, authorities said.But the man's brother said he was distraught and that police should have tried to calm him down before shooting him.Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said officers confronted 35-year-old Chris Minor with a weapon behind the Robbins Mini Storage warehouse, at 226 E. Salisbury St.,...WW…