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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 

Waynesville, NC -- The 37th annual Folkmoot International Festival, scheduled for July 18-26, has been cancelled, due to uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police department has warned residents not to attend drive-in church services during Easter, citing the executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina groceries and other retailers must meet capacity restrictions and cleanliness standards if they want to keep operating next week under expanding social distance directives to blunt COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Thursday.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: In a coordinated effort, the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Homeward Bound and numerous community partners organized a resource for individuals without homes at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. 

North Carolina -- Ruhterford Chamber of Commerce: The Governor has issued EO130. Please see explanation from Will Polk with NCEM below:

Raleigh, N.C. --Apr 8, 2020 Press Release: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has two new mental health resources to support North Carolinians throughout the COVID-19 crisis. 

Asheville -- Asheville Police Department:At approximately 8:00 p.m. on April 7 the Asheville Police Department responded to the area of Hendersonville Road near the I-40 interchange after receiving a report of an assault.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina beach town is increasing fines for people who violate beach closures in light of rules established as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raleigh -- NCDHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 8, 2020: COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina

Raleigh -- Press Release: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Apr 8, 2020

The Visitor Center has compiled a list of local restaurants that are offering carry-out food service, due to the concerns of the Coronavirus. All bars and restaurants in North Carolina must limit operations to take-out and delivery only starting on March 17, as per an executive order from Governor Roy Cooper. 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man accused of violating the state’s coronavirus restrictions by leasing non-essential rentals turned himself in after taunting police on Facebook.