Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on June 11, 2020
Top Raleigh news: Students ask university to cut ties with police; new COVID-19 testing guidelinesPhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

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

NC State students ask university to cut ties with Raleigh Police Department

North Carolina State University has called a meeting after some students expressed concerns about the school's relationship with the Raleigh Police Department.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

NCDHHS issues new guidance for COVID-19 testing

On June 9, NCDHHS released updated guidance for doctors and clinicians on who should be tested for COVID-19.

Read the full story on www.apghub.com.

Paralyzed from the neck down, Raleigh chef says closed gyms are detrimental to health and recovery

As a bill to reopen North Carolina's gyms moves through the legislature, a Raleigh chef is pushing for its approval. Michael Thor says for the paralyzed community, not going to the gym is detrimental to their health and recovery.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville police implementing '8 Can't Wait' demands

Police departments in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville are revisiting policies and procedures to reduce the use of excessive force, such as chokeholds and strangleholds.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Raleigh-based clothing designer creates threads for change

A Raleigh designer believes his clothing serves as a sense of pride and respect for people who live in the Carolinas.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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