Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Some COVID-19 metrics are trending down in North Carolina. On Jan. 29, North Carolina reported 6,959 new cases of coronavirus 477 fewer than a week ago. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 numbered 3,048, down 833 cases. Across North Carolina, 2,039 ICUs are in use with 432 ICUs empty but staffed. Deaths … Continue reading State and local COVID-19 update