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Raleigh -- PRESS RELEASE -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office: Jun 4, 2020
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 June 5, 2020 Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends.

The City of Asheville is committed to advancing ways of using space to support economic recovery and community needs while prioritizing public health and safety, and recognizes the importance of being flexible and nimble as needs and priorities evolve.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues to monitor the most up-to-date information available from public health officials at the local,

EXCITING NEWS! The Mountains Branch Library is Reopening!  Hours are Mon. through Friday 10am-4pm.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gyms and fitness centers would get relief from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 executive order that keeps them closed in a bill approved unanimously on Thursday by a Senate committee.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 June 4, 2020 Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: The City of Asheville may not be open physically, but City Staff are working hard to ensure that projects are moving forward and businesses are supported.

Asheville -- Press Release City of Asheville: June 4, 2020: The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the return of board and commission meetings beginning in June. All meetings will take place virtually, with the first committee meeting being the Urban Forestry Committee on June 15.