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Fear of 'pushback' from industry allegedly prompted North Carolina to not list COVID-19 outbreaks at processing plants

North Carolina health officials backed off from publishing a list COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing facilities after local officials expressed concern over “pushback” from the companies.

By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2020

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Mask mandate in North Carolina has mixed support and enforcement

Though Gov. Roy Cooper said that face coverings would be mandatory in businesses statewide beginning June 26, businesses across the state are inconsistent in their enforcement of this mandate.

By Kimberly James | Jul 26, 2020

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Duke Energy warns of revenue loss of regulators suspend minimum demand charges

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

Duke Energy in North Carolina is feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but if state regulators suspend the minimum demand charges for commercial and industrial customers, the company warned that it could weaken the utility finances.

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New sexual assault protections take effect in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.