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Governor Cooper announces 99 hospitals in NC have signed onto a Medicaid debt relief plan
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — This week, Governor Roy Cooper announced all 99 eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state’s innovative plan to receive medical debt for millions. The plan is referred to as the first of its kind with its purpose being to ease medical debt for low and middle-income patients […]
Car dealership, nightclub owner in North Carolina pled guilty to money laundering, officials confirm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The United States Attorney of the Western District of North Carolina, Dena King, announced two men pled guilty to money laundering in North Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) According to court documents, 50-year-old John Harvey Martin of Charlotte, North Carolina, was the owner...
Rural Infrastructure Authority hands out $1.65M in ‘building reuse’ grants to rural communities
This week, the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved eight grant requests to local governments worth $1.65 million. The grants will support infrastructure development, building renovation, expansion and demolition and site improvements in rural communities across the state. The requests include commitments to create 297 jobs and are expected to attract more than $234 million in […]
Weekly Swim Guide Test for Eastern NC waters released
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Several sites across Eastern NC failed to pass recreational water quality standards this week in the Swim Guide Test. Those failing are: “Last week, we had Tropical Storm Debby to contend with, so we didn’t do any testing,” Sound Rivers Program Director Clay Barber said. “All that heavy rain and stormwater […]
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Man wins $1 million in NC lottery with Harnett County scratch-off ticket
ERWIN, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man has won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket purchase in Harnett County, officials said Friday. Frederick Perry of Erwin said he plans on buying a new home after his $10 ticket in the Ultimate Dash game hit big, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Families spending 22% more on household goods than in 2021
(The Center Square) – Average household spending in North Carolina is $1,017 more per month today to buy the same goods and services as it was in 2021, a new federal report says. This means that families have a 22% increase in cumulative inflation since January 2021, putting North Carolina 1.5% higher than the national average. […]
Red Cross volunteers continue to aid Tropical Storm Debby victims
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - People in the two-state are still recovering 10 days after Tropical Storm Debby impacted our area. On Friday, we visited our local Red Cross to see where they stand in recovery efforts. Up to 50 emergency shelters were opened up across Georgia, South Carolina and North...
Feds Warn North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Residents About Doxing and Swatting Incidents
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
Ridgecroft brought soccer to northeastern NC 50 years ago
AHOSKIE – Ridgecroft School has earned a long-standing reputation as one of North Carolina’s strongest soccer programs as a small school. It has competed for many titles throughout North Carolina, claiming its first NCISAA 1A state championship in 2004 (girls) and again in 2011 (boys). This year, Ridgecroft...
Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van earlier this week was captured Friday at a North Carolina hotel, authorities said. Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from the van on Tuesday as it arrived at the UNC Gastroenterology hospital in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he was being taken […]
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