Reopen Now Craven County asks governor to ease rules
Craven County Commissioners urge Governor Roy Cooper to relax COVID-19 restrictions, saying stay at home orders cause immense pain with business closures, job losses, domestic violence, and rising personal crises. Commissioner Dennis Bucher cites ongoing hardship in a Sun Journal email.
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Nations and States Move Toward Reopening Amid Lockdown Debate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to work and urged caution as Britain keeps a May 7 lockdown target while many European nations and U.S. states ease restrictions. He warned against rushing the process, saying the moment is the peak risk and demanding continued sacrifice to avoid a second wave and NHS strain as economies slowly reopen.
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North Carolina to open session with COVID relief plan
North Carolina lawmakers prepare a brief session focused on a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package totaling over 1 billion dollars. Governor Cooper and leaders say consensus is possible as they bypass past budget clashes and address testing tracing gear and business aid.
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AP-NORC poll shows rising support for mail voting
The AP-NORC Center finds Americans increasingly favor mail in voting amid safety concerns about polling places during the pandemic. Democrats now back state elections conducted entirely by mail at 47 percent versus 29 percent for Republicans, a shift from 2018.
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