Governor says 'Reopen NC' is allowed to protest

RALEIGH, N.C. — Reopen NC is an organization that believes Governor Roy Cooper's executive stay-at-home order infringes upon their freedom. 

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Organizers want the right to work, and are therefore pushing for the reopening on nonessential businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Triad 'Stay Home NC' organizer urges you not to go. Reopen NC has another protest planned in Raleigh at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Governor Cooper's stay-at-home order does not interfere with first amendment rights. The Governor said the protest is allowed as long as it's outside, and protesters stand at least six feet apart.

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