Some NC cities impose curfews in aftermath of George Floyd protests

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s capital city enacted an 8 p.m. curfew starting Monday night.

The move came after two nights of protests over the death of George Floyd that led to street fires, store break-ins and fireworks being thrown at police officers.

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said in a news release Monday that she hopes the curfew will allow the city to recover.

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The curfew will last each day until 5 a.m. and will remain in place until Baldwin declares it’s over.

Baldwin said those caught violating the curfew will face a misdemeanor charge and fine. Certain key professions are exempt.

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