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AVERY’S CREEK, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who was stunned by sheriff’s deputies and later given a drug overdose reversal medication died in a hospital on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

(AP) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper responded to President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the economy by stressing that the state needs the federal government’s help supplying medical professionals to ramp up COVID-19 testing.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sales of chicken products by a North Carolina-based processor directly to the public as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak led to a traffic jam at the State Farmers Market, authorities said.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of North Carolina’s largest counties are modifying stay-home orders meant to curb COVID-19.

Macon County -- Macon County Sheriff's Office -- April 16, 2020 3:45PM Today’s incident involving a 13 year old gunshot

Food Connection is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in North Carolina
Currently we are continuing to operate with the best interests of our food donors, food recipient partners, volunteer drivers, employees, and AVL Ride drivers in mind. 

Haywood County-- Haywood County Government NC : April 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Haywood County -- Haywood County COVID-19 Beginning Monday, April 20, the Haywood County COVID-19 Hotline hours will be adjusted from  8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Center will be closed on Sunday. 

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government April 16, 2020: This is the first in a series where we look at the diverse methods our EOC is using to meet real needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Office: Apr 15, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper today charted a path forward for eventually easing certain COVID-19 restrictions while still protecting North Carolinians from a dangerous second wave of the virus.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: April 16, 2020 COVID-19 Case Count 

in  North Carolina 

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina will need more widespread COVID-19 testing, extensive efforts to track down people in contact with the sick and slowed case and hospital rates before movement and commerce restrictions can ease, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government: The show must go on, or in this case the story. While we are all diligently staying at home and avoiding mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, Buncombe County employees are learning new ways to connect to the community.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: April 15, 2020 Covid-19 Case Count in North Carolina

Asheville Grown Business Alliance -- Supporting local businesses and workers is one thing each of us can do right now. We’ve set up this page with resources, key information, creative initiatives and contacts.