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See what the 'Reopen NC' protest in Raleigh looked like amid stay-at-home order

Nate Chute
Asheville Citizen Times

Hundreds of protesters walked on the streets of downtown Raleigh Tuesday, with some calling for North Carolina to drop its stay-at-home order and others insisting Gov. Roy Cooper begin to reopen the state.

While most of those parading in the street did not wear masks, David Frac of Cary did. Holding a sign that said "Reopen safely, " he told the Raleigh News & Observer the time to ease limits is now.

“I’m following all the guidelines," Frac said. "I agree with the mitigation strategy, I just think it’s time to turn a corner.”

Last week, Cooper said three areas will need to see major improvements before he considers easing stay-at-home order restrictions. 

Here's what the scene in Raleigh looked like:

Protesters from ReOpenNC fill Lane Street as they march calling on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to ease COVID-19 restrictions due to economic concerns on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
A counter-protester stands on the sidewalk as people with ReopenNC gather in Raleigh, N.C., to press Gov. Roy Cooper to allow businesses to reopen during the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A protester argues with police as people with ReopenNC gather in Raleigh, N.C., to press Gov. Roy Cooper to allow businesses to reopen during the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)