GREENSBORO, N.C. — A lot of North Carolina towns are shutting down this week at 8 p.m. It’s the beginning of the curfew in High Point and Greensboro.
What does that mean?
Does that really mean you can't go grocery shopping after 8 p.m. in Greensboro? Or you can't be at church for service or fellowship after 8 p.m? Yes. That's exactly what it means.
According to the city of Greensboro, church should be finished with all activities prior to 8 p.m.. so the congregation can return home by curfew.
“Businesses that generally operate 24 hours a day, such as transportation companies or manufacturing facilities, can remain in operation during the curfew.
Any business that is open to the public must close to the public during the hours of the curfew, but may have employees on-site for cleaning, re-stocking, or other functions,” the city's frequently asked questions say.
So, workers can be in establishments, but no customers should be.
Here are a few more questions to answer:
- Can I travel to and from work? Yes.
- Do businesses have to close at 8 p.m.? No, but again, they can't serve the public.
- Can I walk the dog around the neighborhood during curfew? Yes.
- Can I get medical treatment if needed? Yes.
Very simply, the Greensboro curfew is from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
This curfew restricts travel and really commerce in the city limits except for essential businesses or those traveling to work.
When will this curfew be over?
When the mayor decides to lift it. It's expected to go through this weekend for sure.
As for right now, Winston-Salem does not have a curfew.