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Katherine Du/NPR 12:09pm Jan 05, 2021National National EconomyNPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance. -
Elaine Thompson / AP 7:01am Dec 12, 2020National National Health & SafetyRural Health Systems Challenged By COVID-19 Surge
Medical services in small Northwest towns are stretched to the limit with shortages of qualified workers and PPE, CARES Act funds running out and hospitals at or near capacity. -
Katherine Du / NPR 5:08pm Dec 09, 2020National National EconomyHave You Skipped Rent Or Mortgage Payments During the Pandemic?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and needed a mortgage forbearance or if you tried to get help from your landlord. -
Matt York / AP 7:39pm Dec 04, 2020National National Economy EducationEducation Department Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze Through January
Congress hit pause on federal student loan payments in the CARES Act. The latest extension of this relief will last until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. -
9:39am Oct 30, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government
Guilford County Offers Grants For Economic Development Non-Profits
Guilford County has launched a million-dollar grant program to help economic development and tourism non-profits impacted by the pandemic.
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Bing Guan / Bloomberg via Getty Images 6:21pm Oct 01, 2020National National EconomyUnited And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They're Now On Furlough
"To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire. -
12:48pm Aug 18, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government
Winston-Salem City Council Approves Raises for Police, Firefighters
Amid public calls to reduce police spending, Winston-Salem City Council has agreed to give the city’s police and firefighters a raise.
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10:54am Aug 12, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government Education
Cooper Directs $95 Million To Support Students During Pandemic
Governor Roy Cooper is directing over $95 million to help support North Carolina students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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4:54pm Aug 04, 2020Education Education
NC School Districts Grapple With Reopening Plans As Pandemic Costs Mount
As schools decide whether or not to hold class in person or online, one big question is at the root of it all — how much is it going to cost?
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11:53am Aug 03, 2020Economy Economy Health & Safety
Housing Authority Reveals New Policies After Eviction Moratorium Ends
The CARES Act moratorium on evictions for federally-backed housing has now expired. Local public housing officials say they’re working with concerned residents.
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7:02am Jul 30, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety
State Utility Shut-Off Moratorium Ends This Week
A state moratorium on shutting off utilities due to non-payment expires this week. Governor Roy Cooper says a new program is coming.
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11:13am Jul 22, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government
Guilford County CARES Grants On Hold While Expansion Is Readied
Guilford County is expanding its coronavirus small business grant program, which will be relaunched in early August.