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Raleigh -- PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2020: North Carolina Department of Public Safety -- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper activates National Guard

Haywood County -- PRESS RELEASE: Haywood County Health Department Health Director: July 31,2020 In the past two weeks in Haywood County, we have had COVID-related deaths, a significant outbreak at a skilled nursing facility, and a COVID cluster at a place of business. We’ve also seen our case numbers rise dramatically in July.  When we take a closer look at our cases, we do see patterns and connections that help give perspective.

Haywood County -- PRESS RELEASE: Haywood County Health Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2020

North Carolina Department of Health and Social Services -- Knowing when to dial up or down measures that slow the spread of the virus depends on North Carolina’s testing, tracing and trends. This dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following.

Raleigh-- PRESS RELEASE North Carolina Department of Public Safety Jul 30, 2020 More than 50 school districts across North Carolina will be replacing older school buses with new,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – PRESS RELEASE July 31, 2020 Western North Carolina US Attorney's Office Department of Justice: Alexander Samuel Smith, 32, of Waxhaw, N.C., was sentenced to 60 months in prison late yesterday, for making a false statement to the FBI, announced Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.  

Raleigh -- PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Office Jul 31, 2020 North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with plans including safeguards for COVID-19.

OCRACOKE - PRESS RELEASE: NC DPS As Hurricane Isaias approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island. 

RALEIGH – PRESS RELEASE: July 31, 2020 The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is providing clarification for road test waiver requirements to help drivers better understand if they meet the criteria for issuance of a driving privilege under the recent emergency rule.