Coronavirus After The Outbreak Coverage

USPS says it has 'ample capacity' to handle mail-in ballots
The agency released a definitive statement about their ability to handle the election after President Donald Trump questioned its capacity to do so.

Durham Public Schools to suspend student driver's education program
Durham Public Schools announced Wednesday it will suspend the student driver's education program indefinitely as the system begins the school year with online learning.

Business owners not happy with governor's plan to stay at Phase 2
WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with some business owners who said they are not happy with Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to keep the state in Phase 2 of the coronavirus recovery process.

Is it safe to send kids to school?
Parents, teachers, pediatricians and local government officials across the country are facing a dilemma: How do we keep schools safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Should children return to classrooms?

Doom boom: Survival sales spike amid COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing hardships presented by the coronavirus have triggered a surge in the sale of survival and emergency preparedness gear.

Wayne County Public Schools to reopen with online learning for first three weeks
The Wayne County Board of Education voted 4-2 on Wednesday to start the public school year with online learning only for the first three weeks.

Durham seafood business thrives with good food, good times
Summertime and seafood fit like bait and hook. Our Tar Heel Traveler is at a seafood joint in Durham which is open and optimistic about the future.

President Trump press conference on coronavirus response
President Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference at the White House with the latest information on what the government is doing in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Food banks pivot to meet COVID-19 challenge
Food banks across the country are struggling to meet the huge increase in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with many changing the way they operate to better serve their communities.

World's longest yard sale begins
The annual Worlds Longest Yard Sale, stretching from Michigan to Alabama, began Thursday, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Phase 3 in NC: Here's what to expect
Phase 3 will take effect no sooner than Aug. 7. Based on the governor's statements, he could lift limits on public gatherings, visits to nursing homes and other care facilities and could allow bars and gyms to reopen.

Is NC ready for Phase 3? Announcement expected from governor
Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to make an announcement Wednesday on whether North Carolina will move forward into Phase 3 of reopening.

NC remains in Phase 2, bars and gyms will stay closed until September 11
When Gov. Roy Cooper makes an announcement Wednesday on the next steps toward completely reopening North Carolina, multiple sources tell WRAL News that they expect to see the status quo continue.

Clorox wipes may stay off shelves into 2021 due to shortage
Clorox says its disinfecting wipes may not return to the shelves of stores until 2021 due to a shortage after the coronavirus outbreak.

Thales Academy says student tests positive at Wake Forest campus
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez has more on the news that a fourth-grade student tested positive for COVID-19. All fourth graders and teachers at the school are now under quarantine.

Wake County school leaders discuss steps for in-class return
WRAL's Aaron Thomas has more on Tuesday's meeting by the Wake County Public Schools Board of Education and the steps that are being taken for a safe return by students to the classroom.

Garage concerts ease quarantine blues
Colorado musician keeps his neighbors entertained with weekly jam sessions.

Wake County school board discusses road map for first two weeks of school
The Wake County Public Schools Board of Education met Tuesday virtually to discuss a road map on what the first two weeks of school will look like for students and families.

Wake County Board of Education virtual work session
The Wake County Board of Education holds a work session to give updates on what is being done to get schools ready for the start of the new year. It is being held before the board's regular meeting.