Masks are required now, but what is anything changing? Reporter @HannaCritch digs into the mandate and the way businesses are (or aren't) enforcing it. #COVID19NC #coronavirusNC #nchealth #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Many patrons, employees and owners question how much of an impact the Governor’s order has had on increasing customer mask use. #COVID19NC #coronavirusNC #nchealth #masks northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Sanitation workers already have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Here's how COVID-19 is making things even more challenging. #COVID19NC #coronavirusNC #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Coronavirus Today for July 9 all ready for you: - Details on schools to come next week - Hospital beds are filling, breaking NC pandemic records - Seeking organizations to oversee Community Health Worker team #COVID19NC #coronavirusNC #nchealth #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

In response to Q about school re-openings: @NC_Governor ended the briefing by reiterating that they're releasing their plan for schools next week.

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Matthew & Florence taught NC lessons: Storms like Dorian threaten old people

September 5, 2019 by Thomas Goldsmith

Matthew & Florence taught NC lessons: Storms like Dorian threaten old people - North Carolina Health News

The serious perils that older people in North Carolina face during hurricanes are lurking again in the gales and rainy torrents of the powerful storm Dorian. Across the state, prepared professionals and private citizens are stepping up to minimize harm.

By Thomas Goldsmith The specters of catastrophic hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Florence last year are looming darkly over this week’s preparations for Hurricane Dorian, the latest unwanted newcomer to the Tar Heel State. Across North Carolina on Wednesday, older people and those charged with looking after them made preparations, checked registries of vulnerable residents, […]

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Effort to Ease Teen Driver’s License Rules Hits Red Light

March 8, 2017 by Rose Hoban

Effort to Ease Teen Driver’s License Rules Hits Red Light - North Carolina Health News

A bill that would allow teens to drive solo after dark to attend church functions is reconsidered in committee.

By Rose Hoban It seemed like a good idea: Teens, who are restricted from driving after dark under North Carolina’s graduated driver’s license system would be able to drive to and from evening classes under a bill proposed by Charlotte Sen. Dan Bishop (R). Then, during a meeting of a senate judiciary committee, Bishop entertained […]

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