Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Raleigh.
Wake County sheriff suspends purchase of pistol permits
Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker announced Tuesday the temporary suspension of pistol purchase permits through April 30. The announcement does not affect residents who possess concealed carry renewal permits.
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Wake County scaling back coronavirus testing, won’t test those with mild symptoms
With the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirming that there is community spread of COVID-19 across the state, Wake County is changing its strategy to fight the virus.
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1 dead, 2 seriously injured in Raleigh vehicle crash
One person died in a two-vehicle crash in Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The crash was reported just after 5:10 p.m. in the 3600 block of Jones Sausage Road, according to a news release from Raleigh police.
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NC attorney general wants investigation into reports that senator unloaded stocks before COVID-19 collapse
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is calling for a "thorough and complete investigation" of Sen. Richard Burr after reports last week that he sold off as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the markets dropped due to coronavirus concerns.
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New Raleigh bar forced to close because of COVID-19 finds creative way to keep sales going
A Raleigh bar was only days away from opening when everything came to a screeching halt thanks to the coronavirus. The ironically-named Killjoy is nearly complete with beautiful furniture, decorations, a collaboration with a local chef, and a creative drink menu. But all is not lost, or at least on hold.
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