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Watch: Massive fireball spotted over North Carolina, much of Appalachia
The American Meteor Society received around 140 reports of people both seeing and hearing the event. NASA said its analysis found the fireball traveled from west to east over Tennessee before breaking up over the Tar Heel State.
10 States Allow Health Insurers to Ignore Co-Pay Assistance Rules
A report by The AIDS Institute found that 21 health insurance providers in 10 states violate rules regarding co-pay accumulator adjustment policies (CAAPs). Specifically, the insurers are not counting co-pay assistance toward enrollees’ deductibles, despite state laws and a federal ruling prohibiting the practice. Failure to enforce laws regarding...
Election 2024: What if an election worker writes on or marks your ballot?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — There is a lot of misinformation going around about the upcoming election. A viewer sent in this text question:. I recently read that if someone marks your ballot before handing it to you, you should request a new unmarked ballot. Is this a fact and why the mark?
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
RALEIGH, N.C. — This month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.
Celebrate freedom and prosperity of NC’s right-to-work law
Happy Labor Day! This year, residents of North Carolina have much more to celebrate than a three-day weekend. That’s because North Carolina is one of 26 right-to-work states. Right-to-work laws are commonsense and straightforward, not to mention extremely popular. Under right to work, no employee can be forced to join or pay dues or fees to a union as a […] The post Celebrate freedom and prosperity of NC’s right-to-work law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Making It Easy to Charge Your EV
If you own a plug-in electric vehicle (or want to buy one), Fayetteville PWC makes it easy to keep your vehicle charged and ready to hit the open road. PWC’s Whole Home and Whole Business rates might help you save money while charging your vehicle at home or business. The optional rate includes a Super Off-Peak window from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily when the energy cost is 44% to 47% lower than the Peak times.
MARKSMEN SIGN DEFENSEMAN HUDSON LAMBERT FOR 2024-25 SEASON
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, have agreed to terms with defenseman Hudson Lambert for the 2024-25 season. “We’re excited to welcome Hudson back as a part of the Marksmen family,” said Head Coach Kyle Sharkey. “He had an immediate impact for our D-core when he arrived from college last spring and is a versatile player for us that can play in any situation.”
Black Student Union protests UNCW's response to mandated DEI removal
About 20 students from the Black Student Union marched on campus Friday to demand that their support staff return to their full-time positions. UNCW hasn’t yet put out its official report on how it removed DEI programs from the campus — that’s due to the state on September 1. But the University has announced significant staff reductions to a host of campus support centers for Black, Asian, Hispanic, and LGTBQ students. Protesters and critics of UNCW's recent actions have claimed that other state schools — like NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill — found ways to comply with the state requirements to remove DEI while still keeping crucial services for minority and marginalized student groups.
Steve’s Wings hosting candlelight vigil at Hitchcock Creek for Overdose Awareness Day; Richmond County 2nd in fentanyl death rate
ROCKINGHAM — One local group fighting the opioid epidemic will be remembering those lost to overdoses. Steve’s Wings for Humanity, along with Sandhills Knockerball, is hosting a candlelight vigil Saturday evening, Aug. 31, at the Hitchcock Creek Greenway, off Steele Street, in Rockingham. Aug. 31 is designated as...
Fatal two-vehicle collision in Lumberton claims lives on NC 72
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — A two-vehicle collision in Lumberton led to multiple fatalities Friday night. It happened just after 11:00 p.m. on NC 72 near SR 2207 (Popes Crossing Road). A Nissan Sentra traveling westbound crossed the centerline, became sideways in the roadway, and was struck by a Chevy...
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