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Interstate 40 East closed near Airport Boulevard for overnight construction — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 are closed at milemarker 284, Airport Boulevard in Morrisville for overnight construction. Traffic is being diverted off the ramp at Exit 284 and back to I-40 on the other side of Airport Boulevard. The road will reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday.
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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.

Bars, movie theaters allowed to reopen with restrictions
WRAL's Leslie Moreno and Julian Grace had reaction from owners of bars and movie theaters after Gov. Roy Cooper announced both businesses could reopen on Friday with restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

September 30, 2020 11:29 p.m. EDT
'A lot of emotion both ways' as Wake prepares to return students to classroom
"I understand there is a lot of emotion tied around this both ways," said Andrew Livengood, principal of Pine Hollow Middle School.

September 30, 2020 6:06 p.m. EDT
Hoke handles coronavirus cases, keeps kids in class
There have been students, teachers and staff who have tested positive for the coronavirus, but the district has avoided community spread with strict protocols for quarantine.

September 30, 2020 6:00 p.m. EDT
Hoke County Schools manage COVID cases while keeping students in class
There have been students, teachers and staff who have tested positive for the coronavirus, but the district has avoided community spread with strict protocols for quarantine.

September 30, 2020 6:00 p.m. EDT
Wake schools work to balance safety, socialization with return to the classroom
When the Wake County Board of Education voted Tuesday by a 5-4 margin to bring students back to the classroom next month, it set off what will be weeks of planning with some worry mixed in.

September 30, 2020 8:16 p.m. EDT
Cooper announces shift to Phase 3 of pandemic recovery plan
Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Sept. 30, 2020, update on the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

September 30, 2020 2:46 p.m. EDT
Bar owners upset state limiting them to some outdoor seating during pandemic
When Phase 3 of the state's pandemic recovery plan starts on Friday, bars can finally reopen. But owners say restricting them to some outdoor seating isn't enough to help them survive financially.

September 30, 2020 7:06 p.m. EDT
Bars, movie theaters to reopen as NC moves into next phase of recovery
Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that coronavirus cases are stable enough in North Carolina to move the state into the next phase of reopening businesses and resuming social activities during the pandemic.

September 30, 2020 11:30 p.m. EDT
There is no getting 'back to normal,' experts say. The sooner we accept that, the better
As 2020 slides into and probably infects 2021, try to take heart in one discomfiting fact: Things are most likely never going "back to normal."

September 30, 2020 2:17 p.m. EDT
Fall could bring chill to dining out
U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that's expected to claim even more lives.

September 30, 2020 4:24 a.m. EDT
Wake County students to return to classroom in October
The board approved a gradual reopening, which will bring some students back to the classroom in late October.

September 30, 2020 12:19 p.m. EDT
Flu, COVID-19 and Halloween: How to prepare for a triple-threat this fall
Fall and Halloween are upon us, and local experts say it could be a scary season due to a triple threat of health concerns -- the flu, COVID-19 and holiday celebrations.

September 28, 2020 8:46 a.m. EDT
Raleigh church holds worship service with more than 600 people at Dix park, pastor says
Vintage Church of Raleigh held their first in-person worship service on Sunday morning at the Dorothea Dix Park.

September 29, 2020 3:12 p.m. EDT
Local doctor says children can safely celebrate Halloween, go trick-or-treating
There were 25 mayors from across North Carolina who met Friday with North Carolina health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen. One big topic was Halloween and whether cities should ban it.

September 26, 2020 7:39 a.m. EDT
N.C. doctor says children can safely celebrate Halloween despite CDC warning
WRAL's Leslie Moreno spoke with a Winston-Salem doctor who believes children can safely celebrate Halloween, even going trick-or-treating.

September 25, 2020 11:52 p.m. EDT
Scotty McCreery releases new single, 'You Time,' during pandemic
Garner native and country star Scotty McCreery has released a new single, "You Time," inspired by his wife Gabi.

September 24, 2020 7:57 a.m. EDT
UNC Health experts worry about availability of both flu, COVID tests
As we approach flu season, UNC Health experts worry about the availability of tests for both the flu and the coronavirus.

September 23, 2020 11:50 a.m. EDT
How to fight pandemic fatigue? Experts say make masks, social distancing fun
Experts say that the key is turning our routines into habits. Finding a new mask and turning your socially distance activity into something fun.

September 23, 2020 6:57 a.m. EDT
Tired of masks and social distancing? Try this psychologist's advice
If you are tired of masks and other COVID-19 protocols, you are not alone. It has been called "pandemic precaution fatigue."

September 23, 2020 7:11 a.m. EDT
Downtown Durham businesses hope online sales, outdoor dining will help them survive pandemic
In addition to stunting the national and global economies, the coronavirus pandemic has changed how some places do business.

September 22, 2020 9:12 p.m. EDT