Source: Aaron Thomas and Joe Fisher, WRAL, 3/3/21

 Thousands of "essential" workers in North Carolina sought coronavirus vaccinations on Wednesday, the first day they were eligible under an accelerated schedule announced Tuesday by Gov. Roy Cooper. "I was definitely ready for this shot," said State Highway Patrol Trooper Bennie Pulliam, who drove from Franklin County to Benson for a drive-thru vaccination clinic held at West Johnston High School.

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