HAPPENING TONIGHT: Cooper, Forest to compete at lone gubernatorial debate

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will participate in the lone gubernatorial debate of the 2020 election cycle.

The Wednesday debate will be hosted by the state’s Association of Broadcasters.

Cooper has long criticized Forest for refusing to wear masks at political rallies. Forest has attacked Cooper for a slow reopening of schools and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus trends have worsened in North Carolina as the state has transitioned to a Phase 3 reopening.

Hospitalizations are at their highest levels since August, with more than 1,100 people currently hospitalized for COVID-19.

You can watch the debate on WWAY News CBS from 7 – 8 p.m. You can also watch it here.