Some NC cities impose curfews in aftermath of George Floyd protests

Raleigh George Floyd Protests Raleigh Police block Fayetteville Street at Hargett Street as they work to return order after a night of violent demonstrations early Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C., as people nationwide protested the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP) (Robert Willett/AP)

By ALLEN G. BREED

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

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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.