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North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office Aug 20, 2020

North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community News August 22, 2020 Community Scam Alert: The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s office received multiple complaints about an individual pretending to be with their office and asking to take pictures inside and outside of their homes.

North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate rose in July, the state announced on Friday, even as the overall number of people working grew compared to the previous month.

Haywood County -- Haywood County Health Department August 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Haywood County Reports Six Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19

Raleigh, N.C. Aug 21, 2020 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated guidance for institutions of higher educationOpen PDF, further emphasizing that colleges and universities must work to reduce risk of viral spread of COVID-19 both on and off campus. 

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican who played a prominent role in drawing North Carolina districts that were declared gerrymanders by courts resigned Thursday from the state House after being accused of federal fraud and tax violations.

Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Aug 19, 2020

North Carolina -- NC Department of Health and Human Services: Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government -- Community News: August 20, 2020: Small business owner Pam Granger Gale said she was set to expand her local art studio at the beginning of 2020 before the COVID-19 global pandemic altered her plans.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A major political donor convicted of attempting to bribe a North Carolina elected official to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business was sentenced Wednesday to more than seven years in prison.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government: Over 200,000 Buncombe County residents are already registered to vote in the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Will your voice be heard?

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Wilmington man, Tysuan Nash, 31 was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine and a quantity of heroin and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.