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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another 257 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in North Carolina, pushing the total number cases in the state above 3,900, health officials in North Carolina said Friday.

Henderson County, NC -- Henderson County Government: The Golden LEAF Foundation, Thread Capital, and other nonprofit leaders throughout the state have partnered with the NC Rural Center to launch a new emergency small business lending program in response to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19 on North Carolina's entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Haywood County NC -- Haywood Recovery Fund

The Haywood Chamber of Commerce, Haywood Economic Development, Haywood Advancement Foundation and Haywood County Government have all teamed together and formed #HaywoodStrong #HaywoodRecovery fund. This fund will be established through private donations and contributions.

Raleigh-- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 10, 2020: 

COVID-19 Case Count in North Carolina 

Waynesville, NC -- The 37th annual Folkmoot International Festival, scheduled for July 18-26, has been cancelled, due to uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police department has warned residents not to attend drive-in church services during Easter, citing the executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina groceries and other retailers must meet capacity restrictions and cleanliness standards if they want to keep operating next week under expanding social distance directives to blunt COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Thursday.

Asheville -- City of Asheville: In a coordinated effort, the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Homeward Bound and numerous community partners organized a resource for individuals without homes at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. 

North Carolina -- Ruhterford Chamber of Commerce: The Governor has issued EO130. Please see explanation from Will Polk with NCEM below: