Published: 2020-06-18 17:08:00Updated: 2020-06-18 18:58:00Health TeamTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter — A shows nearly 10 percent of people tested in North Carolina have antibodies to the coronavirus.The presence of antibodies means the people were likely previously infected, said Dr. John Walton Sanders, the chief of infectious disease for the Winston-Salem hospital, who is leading the study."We are getting very good evidence that most people who get infected are asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic," Sanders said. "Some of these people are feeling it a little bit – a scratchy throat,...…Published: 2020-06-18 17:08:00Updated: 2020-06-18 18:58:00Health TeamTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter — A shows nearly 10 percent of people tested in North Carolina have antibodies to the coronavirus.The presence of antibodies means the people were likely previously infected, said Dr. John Walton Sanders, the chief of infectious disease for the Winston-Salem hospital, who is leading the study."We are getting very good evidence that most people who get infected are asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic," Sanders said. "Some of these people are feeling it a little bit – a scratchy throat,...WW…

Published: 2020-06-02 13:07:00Updated: 2020-06-02 19:22:06NC CapitolTags:After a week of back-and-forth between North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, and national Republican leaders about plans for the party nominating convention, the convention as planned – with large crowds and tens of thousands in attendance in Charlotte – "is very unlikely.""With the Nation, the State of North Carolina and the City of Charlotte still under states of emergency it's important to conduct the RNC convention accordingly. As much as we want the conditions surrounding COVID-19 to be favorable enough for...…Published: 2020-06-02 13:07:00Updated: 2020-06-02 19:22:06NC CapitolTags:After a week of back-and-forth between North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, and national Republican leaders about plans for the party nominating convention, the convention as planned – with large crowds and tens of thousands in attendance in Charlotte – "is very unlikely.""With the Nation, the State of North Carolina and the City of Charlotte still under states of emergency it's important to conduct the RNC convention accordingly. As much as we want the conditions surrounding COVID-19 to be favorable enough for...WW…

Published: 2020-05-28 06:11:00Updated: 2020-05-28 16:12:12BusinessTags:By Keely Arthur and Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporters — Lawmakers call an effort to allow bars to reopen with outdoor seating during the coronavirus pandemic a "lifeline," but some bar owners said they don't want it.Bar owners have grumbled over the last week after Gov. Roy Cooper allowed restaurants to reopen at half capacity but ordered bars to remain closed for several more weeks in an effort to control the spread of the virus.But they said Thursday that that would allow them to set up an outdoor seating area for up to...…Published: 2020-05-28 06:11:00Updated: 2020-05-28 16:12:12BusinessTags:By Keely Arthur and Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporters — Lawmakers call an effort to allow bars to reopen with outdoor seating during the coronavirus pandemic a "lifeline," but some bar owners said they don't want it.Bar owners have grumbled over the last week after Gov. Roy Cooper allowed restaurants to reopen at half capacity but ordered bars to remain closed for several more weeks in an effort to control the spread of the virus.But they said Thursday that that would allow them to set up an outdoor seating area for up to...WW…

Published: 2020-06-02 11:40:00Updated: 2020-06-06 14:45:28Local NewsTags:— Long lines of mourners, on foot and in vehicles, backed up traffic along Fayetteville Road in Raeford Saturday, where a public viewing was being held for George Floyd. Floyd, whose death in police custody sparked protests nationwide, was born in North Carolina and his sister lives in Hoke County.A private, family memorial service will follow the public viewing on Saturday afternoon, at Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters, 10225 Fayetteville Road in Raeford.Thousands arrived at the conference center, wearing masks and...…Published: 2020-06-02 11:40:00Updated: 2020-06-06 14:45:28Local NewsTags:— Long lines of mourners, on foot and in vehicles, backed up traffic along Fayetteville Road in Raeford Saturday, where a public viewing was being held for George Floyd. Floyd, whose death in police custody sparked protests nationwide, was born in North Carolina and his sister lives in Hoke County.A private, family memorial service will follow the public viewing on Saturday afternoon, at Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters, 10225 Fayetteville Road in Raeford.Thousands arrived at the conference center, wearing masks and...WW…

Published: 2020-05-26 10:16:00Updated: 2020-05-26 18:18:28BusinessTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter, & Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — The owners of several gyms and fitness studios across North Carolina say they will file a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. Roy Cooper over restrictions he has put in place that have kept them closed during the coronavirus pandemic.When Cooper laid out a three-phase plan last month to resume business and social activities statewide amid the pandemic, fitness centers were part of the second part of the plan. But when the governor actually...…Published: 2020-05-26 10:16:00Updated: 2020-05-26 18:18:28BusinessTags:By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter, & Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — The owners of several gyms and fitness studios across North Carolina say they will file a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. Roy Cooper over restrictions he has put in place that have kept them closed during the coronavirus pandemic.When Cooper laid out a three-phase plan last month to resume business and social activities statewide amid the pandemic, fitness centers were part of the second part of the plan. But when the governor actually...WW…

Published: 2021-03-23 15:28:00Updated: 2021-03-23 17:41:315 On Your SideTags:By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter — From scheduling vaccines to working from home to student studies, many people need internet now more than ever.But if paying that bill is a hardship, some help is coming.The federal government is launching the It will cut broadband bills by up to $50 a month for those who qualify.To qualify, a family must:Beyond help with recurring bills, the program also provides a one-time discount of $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet.It’s expected the...…Published: 2021-03-23 15:28:00Updated: 2021-03-23 17:41:315 On Your SideTags:By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter — From scheduling vaccines to working from home to student studies, many people need internet now more than ever.But if paying that bill is a hardship, some help is coming.The federal government is launching the It will cut broadband bills by up to $50 a month for those who qualify.To qualify, a family must:Beyond help with recurring bills, the program also provides a one-time discount of $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet.It’s expected the...WW…

Published: 2021-02-02 09:53:00Updated: 2021-02-02 21:31:27NC CapitolTags:By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter, & Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — The governor, his secretary of health and a bipartisan pair of the state's top education officials pressed school systems across North Carolina Tuesday afternoon to reopen for in-person learning."It's time to get our children back into the classroom," Gov. Roy Cooper said during a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic."The science is clear. It is safe to reopen our schools in accordance with...…Published: 2021-02-02 09:53:00Updated: 2021-02-02 21:31:27NC CapitolTags:By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter, & Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — The governor, his secretary of health and a bipartisan pair of the state's top education officials pressed school systems across North Carolina Tuesday afternoon to reopen for in-person learning."It's time to get our children back into the classroom," Gov. Roy Cooper said during a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic."The science is clear. It is safe to reopen our schools in accordance with...WW…

Published: 2021-01-28 16:56:00Updated: 2021-01-28 19:06:40NC CapitolTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter — Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation to reopen schools amid the pandemic and plan to release a proposal in the coming days, state Senate leadership said Thursday afternoon.The bill would likely require all public school districts to offer in-person learning but also give parents the option of virtual learning if they choose.Such a measure would attempt to force Gov. Roy Cooper's hand, although the governor said this week...…Published: 2021-01-28 16:56:00Updated: 2021-01-28 19:06:40NC CapitolTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter — Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation to reopen schools amid the pandemic and plan to release a proposal in the coming days, state Senate leadership said Thursday afternoon.The bill would likely require all public school districts to offer in-person learning but also give parents the option of virtual learning if they choose.Such a measure would attempt to force Gov. Roy Cooper's hand, although the governor said this week...WW…

Published: 2020-10-27 16:00:00Updated: 2020-10-27 18:41:54NC CapitolTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — One week out from Election Day, North Carolina is once again a toss-up in the race for president, according to the released Tuesday.SurveyUSA polled 627 people statewide between last Friday and Monday who have either already voted or said they likely will for the exclusive poll, which also found growing support for President Donald Trump's in-person rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic and an increased split over how Trump handled his own coronavirus...…Published: 2020-10-27 16:00:00Updated: 2020-10-27 18:41:54NC CapitolTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — One week out from Election Day, North Carolina is once again a toss-up in the race for president, according to the released Tuesday.SurveyUSA polled 627 people statewide between last Friday and Monday who have either already voted or said they likely will for the exclusive poll, which also found growing support for President Donald Trump's in-person rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic and an increased split over how Trump handled his own coronavirus...WW…

Published: 2020-10-26 16:28:00Updated: 2020-10-26 17:57:34NC CapitolTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief — About 45 percent of North Carolina's registered voters have already cast ballots in this year's elections, and a sizable chunk of them weren't part of the process four years ago.More than 3.3 million people have either voted early in person or mailed in an absentee ballot. Nearly a quarter of them didn't vote in 2016, according to State Board of Elections figures.Of the 24 percent who are voting this time around after not voting in the last presidential election, most...…Published: 2020-10-26 16:28:00Updated: 2020-10-26 17:57:34NC CapitolTags:By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief — About 45 percent of North Carolina's registered voters have already cast ballots in this year's elections, and a sizable chunk of them weren't part of the process four years ago.More than 3.3 million people have either voted early in person or mailed in an absentee ballot. Nearly a quarter of them didn't vote in 2016, according to State Board of Elections figures.Of the 24 percent who are voting this time around after not voting in the last presidential election, most...WW…