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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper wears his mask after a media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 28, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

N.C. legislature OKs bill overturning Cooper order on bars

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's, left, briefing on the coronavirus pandemic at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 28, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

North Carolina governor: RNC hasn’t submitted safety plan

By JONATHAN DREW - Associated Press

In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump participates in a briefing about Hurricane Dorian with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, left, aboard Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, N.C. Trump demanded Monday, May 25, 2020, that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Trump's tweets Monday about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after the North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s convention demand comes amid Charlotte virus surge

By JONATHAN DREW and SARAH BLAKE MORGAN and GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. President Donald Trump demanded Monday, May 25, 2020, that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Trump's tweets Monday about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after the North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor

By JONATHAN DREW - Associated Press

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper gives an update on the coronavirus and phase one of reopening the state's economy during a press briefing, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP) ** FILE **

Donald Trump threatens to move GOP convention: Democratic governor ‘still in shutdown mood’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper answers a question during a briefing on the coronavirus pandemic at the Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

N.C. restaurants can serve indoors in ‘modest’ rules changes

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: North Carolina

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper updates the public during a press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic at the Emergency Operations Center, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Judge blocks governor’s virus-related orders on churches

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper gives an update on the coronavirus and phase one of reopening the state's economy during a press briefing, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP) ** FILE **

N. Carolina governor defends rules for businesses, churches

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

What’s an essential business? Definitions diverge across NC

By ELIZABETH ANNE BROWN and Asheville Citizen-Times - Associated Press

Steve Wagner, of Johnston County, encourages protesters to honk their horns during a ReOpen NC rally, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in downtown Raleigh, N.C. (Travis Long/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

N. Carolina governor to ease stay-home order later this week

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

North Carolina governor signs $1.6 billion COVID-19 bills

By TOM FOREMAN Jr. - Associated Press

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announces that his stay-at-home order will be extended until May 8 during a press briefing on the coronavirus, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP) **FiLE**

Roy Cooper, North Carolina governor, OKs NASCAR to race at Charlotte

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announces that his stay-at-home order will be extended until May 8 during a press briefing on the COVID-19 virus on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)

Roy Cooper, North Carolina governor, extends stay-at-home order

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

Counter-protesters stand as people with ReopenNC demonstrate in Raleigh, N.C., to press Gov. Roy Cooper to allow businesses to reopen during the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina extends stay-home order, develops reopen plan

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

People with ReopenNC gather in Raleigh, N.C., as they press Gov. Roy Cooper to allow businesses to reopen during the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hundreds demand North Carolina governor end stay-home order

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

GOP senators ask NC governor to allow racing at Charlotte

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Over 3,400 North Carolina businesses given essential status

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Editorial Roundup: North Carolina

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Police department warns against drive-in Easter services

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