Major Local Announcements
○ Governor Roy Cooper announced on September 22 that outdoor venues, including stadiums, would be able to open to 7% capacity starting next week. Phase 2.5 of NC’s reopening plan is set to expire next Friday, October 2 + read more about the coming changes here. (ABC 11)
○ Governor Roy Cooper has eased restrictions on gyms, playgrounds, bowling alleys, and museums — effectively moving us into Phase 2.5 of the NC Reopening Plan. Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, and indoor music venues will remain closed + the mask mandate has been extended to include children as young as five years old. (ABC 11)
○ The City Council announced that all city-sponsored events will be cancelled through the end of this year due to concerns related to the spread of coronavirus. This includes the annual New Year’s Eve celebration, First Night Raleigh, and other seasonal events. (WRAL)
Governor Roy Cooper extended the 11 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales — which was set to expire August 31. The new order prohibits alcohol sales past 11 p.m. at bars and restaurants through October 2. (CBS 17)
○ NC Schools will reopen for the 2020 fall term under the Plan B option, which calls for moderate levels of social distancing, reduces building density to 50% + combines in-person and online instruction. School districts have the option to implement total remote options for students. Read more details here.
○ As of 4 p.m. on June 19, the City of Raleigh is now requiring face coverings to be worn in public. Click here to see exceptions + find out what determines an acceptable mask.
Numbers from NCDHHS
○ 17,158 cases of COVID-19 in Wake County as of September 24 at 2:55 p.m.
○ 7,636 cases in Durham County
○ 198,189+ cases in North Carolina; 3,379 deaths
Schedule Changes
○ College and professional sporting events (CBS Sports)
○ North Carolina schools K-12, colleges + universities (NCDHHS)
○ Local events — updates on cancelled events from Triangle on the Cheap
○ Wake County School District alerts
○ City of Raleigh daily alerts
○ Modified bus routes and service alerts
Community Resources
○ Latest updates for NC (The News & Observer)
○ Running list of closings (WRAL)
○ Podcast — NC coronavirus news (WRAL)
○ Ways to help those in need across the Triangle (News & Observer)
○ 50 activities for cooped-up kids that don’t involve a screen (Triangle on the Cheap)
○ Help with utilities payments
○ Food resource map to help families identify locations nearest them
○ Meals on Wheels for local seniors
○ Resources for homelessness + housing crisis
○ Pet food for families with financial trouble
○ NC Artist Relief Fund
○ Small business rapid recovery loans
○ List of Durham delivery + take-out options
○ List of Raleigh delivery + take-out options
○ List of educational websites, apps + free subscriptions
○ How to help local women-owned businesses
○ Free assessment, screening + counseling to discuss symptoms and help determine if testing for COVID-19 is recommended.
○ Mission Triangle has compiled a list of current (and verified) nonprofits in our area that need support during this time — and at all times.
Health Care Resources
○ Clinics and community health centers in Wake County *Please contact the location before going if you think you have contracted COVID-19.
○ CDC Resources
○ World Health Organization Resources
Community Conversations
○ How can RALtoday best support our community right now?
○ Stay-at-home orders around the Triangle (explained)
○ Donate supplies to help our local hospitals
○ Supporting local restaurants on #carryoutWednesday (and every day)
○ Stick to your routine with local, online workout classes
○ Here’s how one local startup is helping to support the service industry
○ Notes from a local wellness instructor
○ Date night ideas with social distancing in mind
○ Quarantine food photo challenge
○ Share your stories with us
○ Where to find toilet paper in Raleigh
○ 10 local startups for consumers in Raleigh
○ Resources for frontline workers
○ Notes from a local lifestyle coach
○ Local fundraisers
○ Local shops selling face masks in and around Raleigh
○ Assistance loans for small businesses in Raleigh
○ Where to buy local produce in Raleigh
○ Job opportunities during COVID-19
○ New local initiative addresses supply chain concerns
○ Notes from a local real estate professional
○ How to help your dog transition out of quarantine
○ Governor Roy Cooper’s reopening NC plan
○ Poll results: What our readers said about getting back to normal post-quarantine
○ Inspections, renewals, and vehicle registration during COVID-19
○ Paycheck protection program loans
○ Raleigh’s mask mandate
○ Mental health resources
○ NC’s plan for schools
○ Perspective: Wake County school teacher weighs in
○ WakeHELPS utility bill assistance
○ Join our Pen Pal Program, Raleigh
○ Preserve your 2020 story for posterity
