Mass Gatherings Coverage

Few coronavirus cases linked to concerts, festivals, NC officials say
Fall means football games and festivals across the Triangle, but health officials say the big crowds packing stadiums and downtown streets haven't led to a spike in coronavirus infections.

Couples, wedding venues thrilled larger gatherings permitted
State regulations limiting the number of people in large gatherings are being eased just as wedding season kicks into high gear.

Cooper lifting outdoor mask mandate, allowing larger groups to gather
Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that North Carolinians will soon no longer have to wear masks outside.

How to Ask "Are you vaccinated?"
More than two-thirds of adults over 65 are fully vaccinated. Is there a polite way to ask those you are considering getting together with if they fall in this cohort?

More people allowed into restaurants, bars, other businesses under NC's latest pandemic rules
More customers will be allowed into restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms and other businesses as North Carolina once again eases its restrictions designed to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Cooper again eases pandemic restrictions
Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a March 23, 2021, update on the coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

UNC leaders look for socially-distant alternatives to rushing Franklin Street
The big question from Wednesday's meeting among leaders: What will it take for students to get the message that rushing areas like Franklin Street is just not OK?