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Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government April 21, 2020: This is the second in a series where we look at the diverse methods our EOC is using to meet real needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first article “Buncombe EOC in Action: A Look at Community-Based Responses to COVID-19” can be found here.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government April 21, 2020: The Buncombe County Tax Department would like to make our community aware of an emerging scam targeting area residents. 

Raleigh, N.C. -- Press Release NCDHHS April 22, 2020: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support the state’s behavioral health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 22, 2020 

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The political operative already accused in state court of absentee ballot fraud during a 2018 North Carolina congressional election now faces federal charges of fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits while getting paid for political work, prosecutors said Tuesday.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people angry and frustrated with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order designed to blunt COVID-19 marched around his home Tuesday, demanding that he cancel the restriction now to unleash the state’s economy.

Raleigh, N.C. -- Press Release:North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services  Apr 21, 2020
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from the Centers for Medicare

NCDHHS Raleigh, N.C. -- Press Release Apr 21, 2020 After witnessing outbreaks at food processing plants in other states and receiving reports of cases among workers in our state, North Carolina public and private leaders have come together to take swift action to protect workers here from COVID-19.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Five food processing facilities in the state are each experiencing multiple cases of COVID-19 among employees, North Carolina health officials said Tuesday.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government Community Update: April 20, 2020 - Community Update Select Characteristics of COVID-19 Cases Reported

Raleigh -- NCDHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 4, 2020: COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) embedded more liaison officers in North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) offices across the state April 13 to help respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. (article by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell)

BEAUFORT, N.C. (AP) — A coastal town in North Carolina is lifting restrictions it imposed on visitors because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Raleigh -- Press Release: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 20, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program,

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Office Apr 20, 2020: Governor Roy Cooper today joined a call with the Vice President and governors from around the country.