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Agriculture secretary: We are going to have a State Fair (in 2021) — Steve Troxler, North Carolina secretary of Agriculture, said, "We are going to have a State Fair" in 2021. He urged North Carolinians, "“Everybody take the vaccine when it’s available to you and let’s have the biggest State Fair ever.”

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.

Small number using SlowCOVIDNC app
As COVID cases reach record-setting numbers in North Carolina, many people are wondering if they've been exposed to the virus.

January 8, 2021 7:25 p.m. EST
COVID-19 helps spur in-home acute care services by UNC Health
The pandemic has sped up changes in health care including acute-care services delivered in a patient's home. UNC Health now has plans to implement the service for select patients as soon at this summer.

January 6, 2021 11:50 a.m. EST
First NC health workers get coronavirus vaccinations
Some health care workers across North Carolina received their first dose of coronavirus vaccine Monday after the initial shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine arrived at nearly a dozen hospitals across the state.

December 14, 2020 8:10 p.m. EST
When can anyone in NC get coronavirus vaccine? State officials say timeline uncertain
North Carolina will receive 85,800 doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine once federal regulators grant emergency authorization to distribute it, but after that, it's unclear how the state's mass vaccination plan will unfold, officials said Thursday.

December 11, 2020 12:18 a.m. EST
Roundtable: Economic recovery after coronavirus
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Wake County Economic Development and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce host a roundtable to discuss specific economic challenges and opportunities businesses in the North Central part of the state have faced in light of the pandemic.

December 1, 2020 12:54 p.m. EST
NC plans free, phased rollout of COVID vaccines
A COVID-19 vaccine will be free to anyone in North Carolina who wants it, Gov. Roy Cooper said.

December 2, 2020 8:33 a.m. EST
Understand airline policies for safe, flexible travel
Airline policies on middle seats and last-minute cancellations can vary, but they can be important to choosing a flight during the pandemic.

November 23, 2020 5:53 p.m. EST
Pandemic restrictions put future of 72-year-old Rudy Theater in Selma at risk
The owner of The Rudy hopes just one more show might save the 72-year-old musical theater venue in Selma.

November 23, 2020 6:40 a.m. EST
Local pastor wary of second round of COVID
A new study shows many COVID-19 survivors may have some immunity to re-infection, but a Raleigh pastor says he's not willing to chance it.

November 20, 2020 7:18 p.m. EST
Pfizer to seek emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Friday it will seek FDA approval for limited use of its new coronavirus vaccine. The first doses could be available in December, but widespread availability is still months away.

November 20, 2020 8:23 p.m. EST
Christmas tree lots seeing earlier sales during COVID-19 pandemic
A Christmas tree farmer said he's noticed people are decorating earlier this year, possibly to beat the COVID-19 blues.

November 21, 2020 6:27 a.m. EST
First international flight takes off from RDU since March 31
The first international flight has taken off from RDU since the start of the pandemic.

November 19, 2020 11:11 a.m. EST
Wake expanding in-person classes to high schools
After more than nine months out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County high school students will be back in class in January.

November 18, 2020 8:34 p.m. EST
Parents pleased Wake high school students will soon be back in school
After more than nine months out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County high school students will be back in class in January.

November 18, 2020 8:34 p.m. EST
Criminal trials restart in one Wake courthouse, while virus forces reduced operations at second
As the first criminal trial in months gets underway at the Wake County Justice Center, several courtrooms in the nearby Wake County Courthouse are closed until further notice after five coronavirus cases were reported among staff in the past three weeks.

November 17, 2020 7:04 p.m. EST
NC rolls out county alert system to illustrate severity of pandemic
State officials on Tuesday rolled out a system to show North Carolina's coronavirus hotspots to ratchet up pressure on counties where the virus is spreading rapidly and in danger of overrunning health care resources.

November 18, 2020 5:26 a.m. EST
Durham students could start heading back to school in January
Durham Public Schools officials said Monday that they want to start bringing students back to classrooms in January with a mix of in-person and virtual learning.

November 16, 2020 7:06 p.m. EST
NC offers advice for a COVID-19 safe Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Mimicking guidance from local doctors and national health experts, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is offering their own suggestions for safe holiday celebrations.

November 16, 2020 9:06 a.m. EST
Restaurants get creative as cold weather threatens outdoor dining during COVID-19
The upcoming colder weather has many restaurateurs concerned who have come to rely heavily on expanded outdoor dining during COVID-19.

November 6, 2020 8:09 a.m. EST
North Carolina among many states seeing rise in coronavirus cases
WRAL's Keely Arthur reports that health officials in North Carolina continue to express concern over the large number of coronavirus cases here and across the country.

November 5, 2020 10:29 p.m. EST