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Gov. Roy Cooper — and scores of politicians like them — have since March imposed noxious closures and lockdowns with the altruistic goal of keeping us safe.
Published: Thursday, December 17th, 2020 @ 4:15 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stay-at-home order, starting Friday, Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Published: Sunday, December 13th, 2020 @ 10:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper may announce the reopening of private bars, as early as Friday.
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2020 @ 11:51 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper has promised $445 million state tax dollars to corporations so far in 2020.
Published: Thursday, October 1st, 2020 @ 12:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Published: Monday, September 14th, 2020 @ 3:48 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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N.C. bar owners are planning another rally Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of a months-long effort to persuade Gov. Roy Cooper to reopen bars.
Published: Friday, September 11th, 2020 @ 1:03 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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State House Majority Leader John Bell (R - Wayne) sent a letter to Governor Cooper pleading with him to acknowledge their concerns and find a way for bars to reopen in a safe manner – just like restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Published: Friday, September 11th, 2020 @ 6:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
Published: Friday, September 4th, 2020 @ 11:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 @ 4:31 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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These lockdowns, mandates, and suppressions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Saturday, August 29th, 2020 @ 9:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Facing federal charges of making a false statement to a bank and failing to file a tax return, powerful N.C. state lawmaker David Lewis has resigned from his position “effective immediately.”
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2020 @ 1:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Ketch Secor of the energetic American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show and a few of his talented friends streamed a concert from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this past weekend.
Published: Thursday, August 13th, 2020 @ 4:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper will keep North Carolina in his modified Phase Two of reopening for another five weeks.
Published: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 @ 1:13 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order No. 153 to stop the sale of alcohol at 11 pm at restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
Published: Friday, July 31st, 2020 @ 1:39 am
By: Governor's Office
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With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm.
Published: Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 @ 9:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Bars in North Carolina will remain closed, a judge ruled Friday, June 26.
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 @ 6:35 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Just off North Carolina’s Highway 55 sits a tiny biker bar near the line of Wake and Harnett counties.
Published: Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 @ 12:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper late in the afternoon of Friday, June 5, vetoed a bill that would have reopened private bars and clubs, as well as expanded outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 @ 3:03 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper should stop picking winners and losers in business as he reopens North Carolina’s economy, says N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland.
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2020 @ 9:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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As North Carolina grapples with President Trump’s call to pull the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, both Democrats and Republicans are seizing on the moment — using the fight to appeal to their respective bases.
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2020 @ 1:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs, is awaiting a decision from the governor.
Published: Monday, June 1st, 2020 @ 9:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. Senate Committee on Commerce and Insurance on Tuesday, May 26, approved duplicate amendments to a pair of bills revising state alcohol laws as they apply to outdoor seating in restaurants.
Published: Sunday, May 31st, 2020 @ 12:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. Craft Brewers Guild is among those, including Carolina Journal, seeking clarification from Gov. Roy Cooper about the fate of breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 8:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce at 5 p.m. Wednesday the state can enter Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening Friday, May 22.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2020 @ 5:45 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Tattoo parlors are safe enough to reopen. Gyms, yoga studios, and public playgrounds aren’t.
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2020 @ 4:42 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper announced his executive order allowing for certain businesses to reopen at limited capacity.
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2020 @ 3:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. General Assembly has tough decisions to make, and little time to make them.
Published: Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 @ 11:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Food trucks are a fixture at breweries, office complexes, and community festivals.
Published: Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 @ 4:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Keeping the lights on. That’s the popular theme, for businesses — small and large — throughout the country.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 10:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 5:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
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N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control stores remain open throughout the state, although many staff members within the ABC system are working from home.
Published: Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 @ 12:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Spirits tastings in N.C. ABC stores have gone on without complaint or problem since September, when lawmakers amended state rules governing liquor.
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2020 @ 10:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NoDa Brewing Co., which collects awards like a brewer collects hops, continues to grow.
Published: Thursday, February 13th, 2020 @ 5:38 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Here is a collection of news and updates around the web for the Carolina Panthers
Published: Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 @ 10:32 am
By: Daniel Bunting
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