Sophie Kasakove

The News & Observer

Sophie Kasakove is a Report for America Corps member covering the economic impacts of the coronavirus. She previously reported on the environment, big industry and development as a freelance reporter in New Orleans.

PPP loan data gives glimpse at spread of COVID-19 economic damage in North Carolina

July 6, 2020 3:08 PM

Fewer people in NC are waiting on unemployment benefits, but the relief is temporary

July 2, 2020 12:56 PM

Meet reporter Sophie Kasakove, covering COVID-19 recovery at the N&O, Report for America

July 15, 2020 3:55 PM

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NC under-counting COVID deaths among workplace fatalities, worker advocates say

Updated March 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Local

One of NC’s most COVID-stricken ZIP codes is in Raleigh. Meet the people who live there.

Updated March 4, 2021 at 9:27 PM

Coronavirus

Mental health effects of the pandemic are likely to persist, Duke experts say

March 3, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Coronavirus

Have questions about the vaccine? We spoke with local health experts to get answers.

Updated March 3, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Coronavirus

NC lawmakers draft bill that would require people to seek work to receive unemployment

February 19, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Local

NC violated obligations to protect workers from COVID, labor groups claim

Updated February 16, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Local

Durham police warn of spike in car break-ins, bicycle thefts downtown

Updated February 15, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Business

Second round of PPP promises to prioritize underserved businesses. Is it working?

Updated February 9, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Business

North Carolina gained over 30,000 jobs in December, as nationwide jobs took a hit

Updated January 26, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Coronavirus

NC isn’t checking immigration status as it offers COVID vaccine but residents have fears

Updated January 31, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Coronavirus

Biden order to OSHA on COVID-19 a ‘game changer’ for NC workers, advocates say

Updated January 22, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Local

On MLK Day, Rev. Barber calls on President-elect Biden to ‘invest’ in all people

Updated January 19, 2021 at 10:32 AM

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