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Top Raleigh news: Tupelo Honey lays off 85% of workforce; local economy takes $36M hit; more

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Published on March 20, 2020
Top Raleigh news: Tupelo Honey lays off 85% of workforce; local economy takes $36M hit; morePhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Raleigh? Read on for everything you need to know.

Recording: NC Sen. Burr warned crowd about coronavirus during late-February event

North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr gave a warning about coronavirus during a Feb. 27 private event in Washington, according to a recording obtained by NPR.

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Nurse's purse stolen out of van at Raleigh day care

The Raleigh nurse, an essential employee during the coronavirus pandemic, is one of several recent theft victims at Triangle day cares.

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Tupelo Honey lays off 85% of workforce

In an email to customers, the restaurant said the temporary layoffs affected all 15 locations and its headquarters. No word on how many employees were affected at the Raleigh location in Cameron Village.

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Raleigh bars offer cocktail mixers to go

Local bars might be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak but guests can still get locally made cocktails.

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How is COVID-19 affecting Raleigh’s economy? Officials break down the math

New data released by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau shows that coronavirus has already had more than a $36M impact on the local economy.

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