Breaking

Trending upward: NC reports third-highest number of new coronavirus cases since start of pandemic — North Carolina reported the third-highest increase in new coronavirus cases in one day since the start of the pandemic. A total of 2,805 new cases were reported in one day. Cases continue rise across the state and country, raising alarm for state and local health officials.

Coronavirus NC Rebound Coverage

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.

Insurer, tech firms team up to help women get into STEM careers
One in four women is considering a career change following the economic fallout of the pandemic. A survey by MetLife found about 40 percent of them are considering STEM options. This week, the insurer is helping North Carolina's rebound by bringing together industry leaders from high-profile companies, including Microsoft and Netflix, for a virtual conference to help women advance in the field.

October 30, 2020 9:46 p.m. EDT
New grant helps Raleigh restaurants expand outdoor dining options during winter months
As downtown Raleigh restaurants head into the colder months, they are facing new challenges with expanding their outdoor seating and keeping customers warm.

October 30, 2020 7:48 p.m. EDT
Expanding outdoor dining options in downtown Raleigh
Around 40 local restaurants in the area are now using city property for outdoor dinning. As winter approaches, city officials and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance are trying to help restaurants sustain business during the colder months with a new grant.

October 30, 2020 7:38 p.m. EDT
Local leaders, health officials express caution over Halloween weekend
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez spoke with some local leaders and health officials about how to safely enjoy Halloween and avoiding any spikes in coronavirus cases.

October 30, 2020 7:26 p.m. EDT
Urban Ministries of Durham reports multiple coronavirus cases among residents
A number of COVID-19 cases have been reported at Urban Ministries of Durham, which is a homeless shelter.

October 30, 2020 10:29 p.m. EDT
Durham County homeless shelter reports multiple COVID-19 cases
The executive director of Urban Ministries of Durham said in a notice that 17 residents had tested positive for COVID-19.

October 30, 2020 11:02 p.m. EDT
Study: More than 50% of women put off mammograms during COVID-19
An alarming number of women are putting off recommended breast cancer screenings due to COVID-19 concerns.

October 30, 2020 6:56 a.m. EDT
Rise in coronavirus cases across NC causing more concern
As North Carolina shatters another new record in Coronavirus cases, what's behind the surge and which counties and age groups are behind the move?

October 30, 2020 3:05 p.m. EDT
Increase in coronavirus cases across NC raising more concerns
WRAL's Julian Grace was in Wilson County, one of the areas still hit hard by the number of coronavirus cases.

October 30, 2020 12:43 a.m. EDT
NC residents cautious about reopening businesses, schools
People are more skittish about sending children back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic than they are about reopening businesses and resuming other activities, according to a WRAL News poll.

October 29, 2020 8:43 p.m. EDT
Gov. Cooper signs order to limit evictions and protect renters
State officials again emphasized safety on Wednesday as North Carolina's coronavirus caseload continues to climb.

October 29, 2020 7:34 a.m. EDT
Masks, hand-washing and other lessons Wake parents need to teach children before they return to in-person classes
With less than a week before Wake County elementary school students return to the classroom for the first time in more than seven months, school district administrators said Tuesday that now is the time for parents to prepare their children for a school environment that will look and feel much different than normal.

October 20, 2020 7:18 p.m. EDT
Duke doctor reacts to concerning climb in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease specialist with Duke, talks about the rise in coronavirus cases in North Carolina and across the country.

October 20, 2020 10:47 a.m. EDT
More in NC venturing out as coronavirus caseload growing
The daily average of new coronavirus infections in North Carolina has reached unprecedented levels in recent days, but that doesn't appear to be keeping people from going to events that are attracting crowds.

October 20, 2020 12:39 p.m. EDT
Durham hopes boosting confidence that local businesses are safe during pandemic will spur economic rebound
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a serious economic blow to the nation, but as North Carolina and many other states start to rebound, Durham appears to be stuck in a slowdown.

October 19, 2020 8:26 p.m. EDT
Pandemic continues to take toll on Durham businesses
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a serious economic blow to the nation, but as North Carolina and many other states start to rebound, Durham appears to be stuck in a slowdown.

October 19, 2020 8:26 p.m. EDT
North Carolina economy recovering at uneven pace
A Lending Tree report found North Carolina is 10th among states in the rate of recovery amid the pandemic.

October 19, 2020 7:37 p.m. EDT
Temperature checks, distance, masks: Wake schools demonstrate how they'll keep students and teachers safe
A week before some students return to the classroom after months of remote learning, teachers and administrators demonstrated the steps they were taking to make sure that is safe. Before entering any school building, every student, employee and visitor will answer questions about symptoms and recent contacts and will have their temperature taken, every day.

October 19, 2020 5:44 p.m. EDT
WCPSS prepares families for in-classroom learning
A week before some students return to the classroom after months of remote learning, teachers and administrators demonstrated the steps they were taking to make sure that is safe.

October 20, 2020 5:39 a.m. EDT
Contact tracer says some struggles exist with COVID-19 cases
WRAL's Keely Arthur spoke with a contact tracer who said she has seen some struggles with getting information from people with regards to COVID-19 cases.

October 16, 2020 10:28 p.m. EDT