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NC Gov. Roy Cooper speaks about the closure of UNC and COVID-19 precautions at an Aug. 19, 2020, press conference.
Posted inCoronavirus

Cooper: State should be vigilant after COVID-19 closes UNC

by Kate Martin August 20, 2020August 20, 2020
Marisela Martinez contracted COVID-19 while working as a housekeeper at Mountaire Farms in Siler City, NC.
Posted inGovernment Transparency

How NC chose cooperation with meatpacking plants over transparency about COVID-19 outbreaks

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network August 11, 2020August 12, 2020
NC Gov. Roy Cooper COVID-19 pandemic press conference screen grab
Posted inCoronavirus

Gov. Cooper: 5 more weeks with no gyms and bars in North Carolina

by Kate Martin August 6, 2020August 6, 2020
NC DEQ Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh
Posted inEnvironment

Bracing for budget cuts: Slashing expected at NC Department of Environmental Quality

by Kirk Ross August 3, 2020August 4, 2020
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As COVID-19 spread in NC meatpacking plants, workplace complaints piled up

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network July 28, 2020August 3, 2020

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