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AVERY’S CREEK, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who was stunned by sheriff’s deputies and later given a drug overdose reversal medication died in a hospital on Thursday, authorities confirmed.

(AP) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper responded to President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the economy by stressing that the state needs the federal government’s help supplying medical professionals to ramp up COVID-19 testing.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sales of chicken products by a North Carolina-based processor directly to the public as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak led to a traffic jam at the State Farmers Market, authorities said.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of North Carolina’s largest counties are modifying stay-home orders meant to curb COVID-19.

Macon County -- Macon County Sheriff's Office -- April 16, 2020 3:45PM Today’s incident involving a 13 year old gunshot

Food Connection is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in North Carolina
Currently we are continuing to operate with the best interests of our food donors, food recipient partners, volunteer drivers, employees, and AVL Ride drivers in mind. 

Haywood County-- Haywood County Government NC : April 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Haywood County -- Haywood County COVID-19 Beginning Monday, April 20, the Haywood County COVID-19 Hotline hours will be adjusted from  8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Center will be closed on Sunday. 

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government April 16, 2020: This is the first in a series where we look at the diverse methods our EOC is using to meet real needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.