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These phases are based on the best infor- mation available now but could be altered as new information emerges. In Phase 1: • Modify the stay at home order allow travel not currently defined as essential allowing people to leave home for com- mercial activity at any business that is allowed to be open, such as cloth- ing stores, sporting goods stores, book shops, houseware stores and other retailers. • Ensure that any open stores implement appro- priate employee and con- sumer social distancing, enhanced hygiene and cleaning protocols, symp- tom screening of employ- ees, accommodations for vulnerable workers, and provide education to em- ployees and workers to combat misinformation • Continue to limit gath- erings to no more than 10 people • Reopen parks that have been closed subject to the same gathering limitation. Outdoor exer- cise will continue to be encouraged. • Continue to recom- mend face coverings in public spaces when 6 feet of distancing isn't possible • Encourage employ- ers to continue telework- ing policies • Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congre- gant care settings • Local emergency or- ders with more restrictive measures may remain in place. Phase 2 At least 2-3 weeks after Phase 1 • Lift Stay at home order with strong encour- agement for vulnerable populations to continue staying at home to stay safe • Allow limited open- ing of restaurants, bars, fitness centers, personal care services, and other businesses that can fol- low safety protocols in- cluding the potential need to reduce capacity • Allow gathering at places such as houses of worship and entertain- ment venues at reduced capacity • Increase in number of people allowed at gather- ings • Open public play- grounds • Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congre- gant care settings. Phase 3 At least 4-6 weeks after Phase 2 • Lessen restrictions for vulnerable popula- tions with encouragement to continue practicing physical distancing and minimizing exposure to settings where distancing isn't possible • Allow increased ca- pacity at restaurants, bars, other businesses, houses of worships, and entertainment venues • Further increase the number of people allowed at gatherings • Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congre- gant care settings Governor Cooper and Dr. Cohen both under- scored the need for the testing, tracing and trends to move in the right di- rection for each of these phases to move forward. If there is a spike in in- fections, tightening of re- strictions may be needed temporarily. Governor releases plan to re-open NC David White Honored by North Carolina Main Street Program New Bern, N.C. - The 2019 North Caro- lina Main Street Champions, individuals that work and advocate for revitalized downtowns, were recognized for their commitment at a recognition ceremony in New Bern last month. "Despite the short-term uncertainty in the global economy right now, vibrant downtowns will remain catalysts for North Carolina's economic prosperity in the years ahead," said North Carolina Com- merce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland. "These honorees have shown consider- able creativity and dedication in improving their communities. We're proud to honor their vision and hard work as Main Street Champions." N.C. Commerce and the N.C. Main Street program began recognizing Main Street Champions in 2000. "It's long been well-known that successful downtown economic development doesn't happen by luck," said Liz Parham, director of the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Cen- ter. "There are always hardworking people behind these efforts, and we wanted to take time each year to put the focus on leaders who are making a real difference in their communities. Main Street Cham- pions serve as a valuable thinktank for future projects and innovation," Parham said. Forty-fi ve Champions will receive hon- ors for contributions to their Main Street programs and downtown districts in 2019. With this year's group, 766 Champions have been recognized by the North Caro- lina Department of Commerce over the past 20 years. In nominating David White for this rec- ognition, the Uptown Shelby Association shared the following: David White is an Uptown property owner, general contractor, and member of City Council who has renovated 16 prop- erties representing over 128,000 square feet in Uptown Shelby. When he started his development company in 1988, a local bank rejected his loan on the basis that they lacked faith in Uptown. David was undeterred, and thanks to his persever- ance, his company now offers nearly 50 commercial spaces and 32 apartments in the district, including the renovation of 2 retail and addition of 6 residential units in 2019. He has stepped in where no one else would, saving historic buildings from continued deterioration and potential de- molition. In addition to investing in Uptown properties, he has sponsored quarterly socials hosted by the Uptown Shelby As- sociation to connect & engage uptown businesses. Main Street is a downtown revitaliza- tion program for smaller towns based on economic development within the context of historic preservation. The North Caro- lina Main Street program, which provides technical assistance to its communities, is part of the Urban Development division in the Department of Commerce's Division of Community Development. In 1980, North Carolina was one of six original states, selected from 38 that ap- plied, to launch the work of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center. The North Carolina Main Street program began with fi ve par- ticipating cities – New Bern, Salisbury, Shelby, Tarboro and Washington – in September 1980 and has since grown to include over 60 communities across the state. Submitted by Audrey Whetten David White, Uptown Shelby property owner, general contractor, and member of City Council, was recognized by North Carolina Main Street Program.