Business

As North Carolina businesses sit idle during the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners sit anxiously and wonder when — or if — they'll get back to work.

Bus service in Greensboro has been halted following a walkout by drivers and support staff. The action came after an unidentified bus operator tested positive for COVID-19.

Wake Forest Baptist Health is planning on furloughs for some leadership and administrative employees. There will also be temporary pay cuts for senior management.

Truist Bank has cut 800 jobs as a cost-saving measure. The cutbacks come in the wake of a merger between BB&T and SunTrust.

Winston-Salem-based HanesBrands will shift some of its production to making badly needed masks to fight the spread of coronavirus.

Grocery stores have been cutting back hours in response to the coronavirus, and some have also started limiting sales of certain high-demand items. 

As unemployment in North Carolina is expected to skyrocket due to the spread of the coronavirus, there is one bright spot on the horizon. Amazon is preparing to hire thousands of workers.

China will likely not be represented at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. Coronavirus fears are expected to impact overall attendance.