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North Carolina cities saw a weekend of George Floyd protests. Here’s what to know

When does Raleigh’s curfew start and who can go out? We answer your questions.

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on June 1

Raleigh mayor imposes citywide curfew starting at 8 pm Monday

Protesters sit in the street while blocking police in riot gear outside the State Capitol during the second day of protests in Raleigh Sunday night May 31, 2020. — Protesters sit in the street while blocking police in riot gear outside the State Capitol during the second day of protests in Raleigh Sunday night May 31, 2020. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

From protest to unrest: Where the violence in downtown Raleigh started

From protest to unrest: Where the violence in downtown Raleigh started

Coronavirus cases in North Carolina up by nearly 675 as state mourns those who’ve died

Coronavirus cases in North Carolina up by nearly 675 as state mourns those who’ve died

Coronavirus in NC: 29,398 cases in all 100 NC counties, 944 deaths, plus more real-time data to explore

Coronavirus in NC: 29,398 cases in all 100 NC counties, 944 deaths, plus more real-time data to explore

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NC’s top health official signals that bid for a packed GOP convention is a non-starter

Politics & Government

NC’s top health official signals that bid for a packed GOP convention is a non-starter

Republicans set a Wednesday deadline for a response from state officials whether the convention can proceed.

Protesters block Durham Freeway, demand summit on policing, poverty in black community

Durham County

Protesters block Durham Freeway, demand summit on policing, poverty in black community

NC House speaker says response to protests, riots was ‘hours and hours late’

Politics & Government

NC House speaker says response to protests, riots was ‘hours and hours late’

Arrests downtown, at North Hills, at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh’s night of chaos

Local

Arrests downtown, at North Hills, at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh’s night of chaos

Following two days of unrest and destruction, citywide curfew begins in Raleigh Monday

Local

Following two days of unrest and destruction, citywide curfew begins in Raleigh Monday

Raleigh declares state of emergency a day after peaceful protest turns to ‘anarchy’

Local

Raleigh declares state of emergency a day after peaceful protest turns to ‘anarchy’

North Carolina cities saw a weekend of George Floyd protests. Here’s what to know

North Carolina

North Carolina cities saw a weekend of George Floyd protests. Here’s what to know

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Declaran toque de queda en Raleigh de lunes a las 8 p.m. a martes a las 5 a.m.

June 01, 2020 4:22 PM

Teacher’s comment comparing protesters to ‘animals’ investigated by NC school system

June 01, 2020 3:29 PM

Graphic video captures 11-foot alligator and snapping turtle squaring off in NC swamp

Coronavirus cases in NC rise with new concerns about the virus spreading at protests

NC State, UNC, Duke coaches react to George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests

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Man diffuses confrontation between counter-protester and protesters Sunday in Raleigh

May 31, 2020 8:10 PM

Demonstrators confront biker during protest

May 31, 2020 10:51 PM

Confrontation between police and protesters Sunday in Raleigh

May 31, 2020 7:45 PM

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Declaran toque de queda en Raleigh de lunes a las 8 p.m. a martes a las 5 a.m.

Local

Declaran toque de queda en Raleigh de lunes a las 8 p.m. a martes a las 5 a.m.

June 01, 2020 4:22 PM

Protesters block Durham Freeway, demand summit on policing, poverty in black community

Coronavirus cases in NC rise with new concerns about the virus spreading at protests

When does Raleigh’s curfew start and who can go out? We answer your questions.

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NC State, UNC, Duke coaches react to George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests

Sports

NC State, UNC, Duke coaches react to George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests

NASCAR race at Bristol results: 3 things we learned from Brad Keselowski’s victory

ACC football record book: NC State’s Ted Brown’s career rushing mark has lasted 42 years

June 01, 2020 6:00 AM

ACC football record book: For UNC’s Burney, others, the records still mean something

May 31, 2020 6:00 AM

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NC’s top health official signals that bid for a packed GOP convention is a non-starter

Politics

NC’s top health official signals that bid for a packed GOP convention is a non-starter

NC House speaker says response to protests, riots was ‘hours and hours late’

Black pastors say the shattered glass after protests reflects a broken, unjust system

Gov. Cooper issues 3-week moratorium on evictions, extends ban on utility shut-offs

May 30, 2020 3:03 PM

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Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

Opinion

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

June 01, 2020 1:50 PM

It broke my heart to see the damage downtown, but what I saw after that made me cry

June 01, 2020 12:47 PM

Are you serious about reopening the NC economy, Republicans? Then act like it.

George Floyd’s killing: Will this death finally bring change?

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Nursing homes fought emergency plan requirements. Now, they’re coronavirus hot spots.

Nursing homes, led by ACHA - American Health Care Association, resisted emergency COVID-19 rules, resulting in coronavirus outbreaks. Trump rolled back some regulations; NC and NM facilities still had to plan.

Blogs & Columns

NCDOT receives $80 million for new Piedmont train cars but will it accept the money?

May 27, 2020 5:30 AM

NC’s top health official signals that bid for a packed GOP convention is a non-starter

NC House speaker says response to protests, riots was ‘hours and hours late’

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

June 01, 2020 1:50 PM

Protest of death of George Floyd turns violent in Raleigh

Protest of death of George Floyd turns violent in Raleigh

May 30, 2020 11:12 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 25, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 25, 2020

May 28, 2020 11:02 PM

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Black pastors say the shattered glass after protests reflects a broken, unjust system

The morning after demonstrators and police took to the streets of cities across North Carolina, black pastors rose to their pulpits calling for the country to address the grievances behind the protests.

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Coronavirus Diary: Maximillians’ food and service shows why loyal following has grown

Food & Drink

Coronavirus Diary: Maximillians’ food and service shows why loyal following has grown

June 01, 2020 7:30 AM

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Cameron Bar, Trophy Tap won’t reopen. Here’s our updated list of restaurant closings.

Food & Drink

Cameron Bar, Trophy Tap won’t reopen. Here’s our updated list of restaurant closings.

May 29, 2020 3:57 PM

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