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As we cope with the impact of the coronavirus crisis, life will be different. WRAL is exploring the new normal in this series of reports.
The supply chain crisis created a new North Carolina exclusive opportunity for Durham Distillery, a nationally-recognized gin distilling company.
Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, travel and tourism businesses are hoping to return to pre-pandemic levels this year. On Monday, industry leaders met in Durham to talk about what's next.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane, travel and tourism businesses are hoping to return to pre-pandemic levels this year
Gov. Roy Cooper hopes COVID-19 's impact on North Carolina is cooling off after two turbulent years.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday told North Carolinians he believes the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, leading the state to change how it tracks and reports coronavirus-related data.
Wake County is reducing its amount of COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments in light of a decrease in cases and hospitalizations.
Thursday marks two years since the first COVID-19 case was detected in North Carolina. On March 3, 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper said a man in Wake County tested positive for coronavirus after traveling to Washington state.
Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter
As concerts and other forms of live entertainment make a comeback from the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County leaders are looking forward to cashing in on the economic impact.
Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter
With the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully crawling to a close, the virus will remain with us for the foreseeable future. However, the harsh impacts of the pandemic will be felt for years.
After months of takeout and to-go orders early in the pandemic, followed by months of limited capacity at restaurants across North Carolina, diners have returned in force.
Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter
When the pandemic hit, the coming-of-age ceremonies came to a stop. But now, 16-year-olds who missed out are getting a second chance.
The impact of recent festivals and events in Raleigh is also making a difference in hotel stays, with occupancy rates up by 21 percent.
Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter
As live performances emerge during the coronavirus pandemic, concert venues and even performers are stepping up COVID-19 protocols.
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance wants sights like that to continue. The alliance is asking City Council to extend the existing emergency outdoor seating regulations to Dec. 31. and keep the outdoor dining permit free through June 2022.
Rosalia Fodera, WRAL reporter
Companies are once again scrambling to deal with the soaring number of coronavirus cases after things felt like they were just starting to return to normal.
Months ago, Jim Lindsley and his wife Renee made signs to put along the street outside his Durham home to encourage COVID-19 safety measures like wearing masks and getting vaccinated. Neighbors have been on board, letting them post signs in their yards as well.
Ryan Bisesi, WRAL Multiplatform Producer
WRAL News has learned some vaccine clinics in the area have run out of the prepaid gift cards not long after the program launched.
Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter and Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter
There is a lot of uncertainty for business owners as the pandemic continues to surge on. Many have already closed and others are now struggling to hire staff.
Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter
Gov. Roy Cooper dismissed questions Wednesday about the possibility of a new state mask mandate or business shutdowns amid a surge in coronavirus cases statewide.
Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter
Faculty leaders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill said Wednesday that they fear a repeat of last year's disastrous fall semester, when a spike in coronavirus infections in the first week prompted an end to in-person undergraduate classes and eventually forced most students to leave campus.
Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor
The state will pay people $100, at least in some counties, to get their first COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter