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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Deaths in North Carolina linked to COVID-19 have soared above 100, state officials said Tuesday, even as the increase in the number of positive cases may be slowing.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: April 14, 2020 Covid-19 Case Count in North Carolina

AP -- North Carolina’s governor said Monday that he could ease some coronavirus-related restrictions on businesses after April if social-distancing practices continue to slow the virus outbreak over the next two weeks.

Tryon -- Town of Tryon Press Release April 8th, 2020 For lmmediate Release
 Unexpected passing of Fire Chief James "Tank" Waters (photo McFarland Funeral)

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: April 13, 2020 Covid-19 Case Count in North Carolina

Raleigh-- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 12, 2020:  COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina 

North Carolina Flash Flood Watch -- National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
412 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hundreds more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in North Carolina and the statewide death toll has increased by six, according to information released by the state health department Saturday.

Easter Sunday Online Asheville Area Services

Lake Junaluska -- The message of Easter is one of hope, and even though we cannot gather in person as a community this Easter at Lake Junaluska, we are committed to doing what we can to share hope and the love of Christ in these uncertain times,” said Ken Howle, executive director of Lake Junaluska.
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Raleigh -- North Carolina Roy Cooper Office Press Release Apr 10, 2020
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of William Jimmy Graham, age 61.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another 257 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in North Carolina, pushing the total number cases in the state above 3,900, health officials in North Carolina said Friday.

Henderson County, NC -- Henderson County Government: The Golden LEAF Foundation, Thread Capital, and other nonprofit leaders throughout the state have partnered with the NC Rural Center to launch a new emergency small business lending program in response to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 on North Carolina's entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Haywood County NC -- Haywood Recovery Fund

The Haywood Chamber of Commerce, Haywood Economic Development, Haywood Advancement Foundation and Haywood County Government have all teamed together and formed #HaywoodStrong #HaywoodRecovery fund. This fund will be established through private donations and contributions.

Raleigh-- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 10, 2020: 

COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina