Governor Roy Cooper announced a three-phase plan at the end of last month to push the state economy forward following the economic slowdown experienced across the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Host Evely Forte talks to summer City-State Editor Claire Perry to break down what this state plan means for Chapel Hill and Orange County along with how local leaders and residents are reacting to the upcoming changes. This episode was co-edited and co-produced by Evely Forte and Meredith Radford. Reporting by Claire Perry.

Other DTH stories mentioned on this episode:

• “Local businesses grapple with decision to close during the COVID-19 crisis,” by Elizabeth Egan, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/04/business-check-in-0424

• “Here's how Franklin Street restaurants are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis,” by Audrey Selley, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/05/franklin-st-business-check-in-0505

• “Graduating seniors celebrate Commencement with virtual watch party,” by Isabella Sherk, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/05/virtual-commencement-0511
• “Here's what you need to know about the FDA-approved COVID-19 drug being tested at UNC,” by Chiara Evans, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/05/remdesivir-0513
• “Food delivery service with UNC roots gives back to community amid stay-at-home order,” by Audrey Selley, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/05/takeout-central-0512
• “UNC fans crowned the best in men's college basketball Twitter vote,” by Isaiah Lucas, https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2020/05/college-hoops-twitter-fan-vote-unc

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