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NC’s unique Medicaid renewal strategy results in minimal issues during ‘unwinding’
In June 2023, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services began verifying the eligibility of 2.5 million Medicaid participants for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the start of the so-called unwinding of the continuous coverage requirement, a federal provision that provided states...
Wilson takes down Morehead City 1-0 in rain-shortened game
WILSON, NC – On Tuesday night at Fleming Stadium, the Wilson Tobs hosted the Morehead City Marlins in a game with big time playoff implications for the Tobs. With weather cutting the game shut after five innings of play, it was the Tobs that came out on top 1-0. Wilson native Jacob Dienes got the start for the Tobs, getting off to a rocky start. Dienes had the bases loaded against him in the top of the first frame. Dienes battled out of the self-inflicted trouble and held the Marlins off the scoreboard in the first inning.
Forecast: AM rain likely Thursday, few PM showers & storms
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Rain and a few storms likely Thursday then a drier end to the work week and weekend. Wednesday Overnight: Cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Patchy fog possible. Lows in the low 70s. (Rain Chance: 70%) Thursday: Light to moderate morning rain likely. A few showers...
A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs
North Carolina has a lot riding on its electric grid. More than $18 billion worth of new investments has delivered nearly 10,000 new jobs in recent years, with more investment expected in the years to come. And powering all that growth will require vast amounts of electricity. The best way to deliver this energy is through proven, reliable and affordable […] The post A no-regrets solution to NC’s energy needs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. Like many states across the country, North Carolina is coping with an alarming drop in nursing professionals. The state is projected to have a shortage of up to 18,600 registered nurses over the next decade, a major challenge for health...
Sold on a Promise: The North Carolina supportive housing projects that were never built
There was an error loading the media player. “Sold on a Promise” is a special two-part investigative series jointly produced by BPR News, WFDD and CityView that explores how a California developer and its nonprofit partner promised and then later failed to house around 550 homeless people in North Carolina.
Water Woes in North Carolina, 6 Rivers Fail Fecal Bacteria Tests Near Washington and Bath
North Carolina's ongoing struggle with water quality has come to the fore once again. A report by Sound Rivers, an organization that monitors water quality, shows that six river sites failed their weekly fecal bacteria tests. Notably, sites such as Havens Gardens in Washington and Bonner Point in Bath showed elevated levels of fecal bacteria, which poses a risk for gastrointestinal diseases and skin infections.
5 killed in crash on I-95 in Wilson County involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs
Five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 North in Wilson County, officials said Wednesday afternoon.Chopper 11 was over the scene near Mile Marker 113 in the town of Lucama.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs.North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a tractor-trailer hauling oranges crashed into the two SUVs and a tractor-trailer hauling eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit.The truck hauling oranges erupted into flames and was badly burned. The truck hauling eggs was pushed off the road into the ditch.At least...
Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer
For the South Durham Little League “Green” ages 8-10 all-star players, it was a near unanimous vote — Gillette Baseball Complex is their favorite thing about Wilson. That’s understandable given the good times the self-proclaimed “Green Bean Kings” have had at the complex this summer, including winning their first two games in the Tournament of State Champions over the weekend […] The post Little League Central: Gillette always a hit each summer first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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