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Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications, state health plan members still without aid
Medicaid to expand coverage to include weight-loss medications. Paying upwards of $1,000 for weight-loss medications has kept the drugs out of the hands of many North Carolinians without insurance, until now. NCDHHS announced Medicaid is expanding coverage to include U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] obesity management medications starting Aug....
North Carolina City Has 300% More Juveniles Charged in Homicides in 2024
One North Carolina city is having quite some troubles with juveniles connected to homicides lately. A report from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has come out and the midyear crime stats are quite interesting. In general, crime overall is on the rise this year. Violent crimes specifically are up and causing a bit of frenzy in the city.
Many teachers will feel a pinch with this year’s paychecks
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When I was talking to Providence High English teacher Nicole Jenkins about changes in stipends for extra duties, I asked about another change in compensation: The expiration of federal COVID-19 aid.
Impacts of inflation still being felt by Beaufort businesses
BEAUFORT —While inflation is down across the board nationwide, the effects of its surge since 2022 are still being felt locally and beyond. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports inflation was down to 3% in June, matching the same figure in June of 2023. The stability over the last year comes in the wake of a historic spike to 9.1% in June 2022 amid the COVID pandemic.
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on Black America Web.
Wrecker Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Collision
SELMA – A driver hauling a disabled Ford F-250 as a favor for a friend, from Stella, NC back to the Burlington area, crashed while traveling through Johnston County around midnight Monday. The roll-back tow vehicle traveled off the roadway for over 700 feet before overturning and throwing the...
Hammocks Beach State Park to open new campground with ribbon cutting in August
A new campground at Hammocks Beach State Park will be tentatively opening on Labor Day following a ribbon-cutting in August. The new 22-site campground, which will be called Simmons Mainland Campground, and will be located on the former Simmons FFA campsite, according to the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The...
Beaufort faces uncertain future as waterfront dock lease expires in December
People often travel to Beaufort to enjoy the water views and local shops. Along the water are the docks that are home to boaters all year round. However, the lease from Beaufort Waterfront Enterprises, who are currently in charge of their care, expires this December. Here in Beaufort, people love...
Water line repair to take place in Beaufort on Wednesday morning
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A water line repair will take place in Beaufort on Wednesday. Beginning at the 1300 block of Live Oak Street at 8 a.m., this will require the closure of one southbound lane until the repair is complete which is expected to last approximately four hours. Water consumers in this area should […]
Dock management becomes hot topic at commissioners meeting
BEAUFORT — What was supposed to be a special Beaufort Board of Commissioners work session to discuss the proposed lease agreement with Express Island Ferry Service and a speed limit reduction on Turner Street on Monday, became a lengthy conversation about perceived lack of transparency regarding the future management of the town’s docks.
North Carolina Museum of History announces new Maritime Museums leadership
The North Carolina Museum of History has announced that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina Maritime Museums: the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Vann is a historian and museum professional from New York who serves […] The post North Carolina Museum of History announces new Maritime Museums leadership appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Crews battle fire on Spruce Street in Greenville
Crews from Greenville Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at an automotive shop near Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center early Wednesday morning. Bryant Beddard, battalion chief and fire marshal for Greenville Fire-Rescue, said 24 personnel responded to a call that was received about 6 a.m. to Komplete Auto Repair and Body Shop, 308 Spruce Street. The area is between Myrtle Street and West 14th Avenue. ...
New Bern police to distribute free firearm safety kits
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - The New Bern Police Department is partnering with Project ChildSafe to offer free firearm safety kits, which include a gun lock. Kits will be available at the police department (601 George Street) throughout July and at National Night Out on August 6 at Union Point Park.
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