Protesters call for North Carolina businesses to reopen

Protesters in Raleigh on Tuesday called for businesses across North Carolina to re-open amid concerns that Governor Roy Cooper's stay-at-home order is crippling the state's economy.

The protests come a day after Gov.

Roy Cooper said lifting his executive orders would be a “catastrophe,” as experts say it would increase the likelihood of hospitals becoming overwhelmed next month.

The governor made the comments as a social media campaign is underway with organizers demanding that the governor suspend the executive orders.