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NC hospitals join debt-reduction effort, governor says
All qualifying North Carolina hospitals have agreed to participate in a first-of-its-kind initiative that will give them higher Medicaid payments if medical debt of low- and middle-income patients they hold is relieved and they carry out ways for future patients to avoid liabilities, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday. Cooper and state Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley unveiled six weeks ago a proposal submitted to federal Medicaid regulators that they said could help about 2 million people in the state get rid of...
Hurricane Ernesto forms ahead of schedule
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Hurricane Ernesto is moving away from Puerto Rico, but is still expected to get stronger as it moves north through the Atlantic toward Bermuda, possibly becoming a major hurricane Friday. Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the season, and on average, we have our...
A reality check is need for North Carolina’s battered democracy
Like in every election year, the North Carolina current political scene is frothy with excitement. The statewide races are high-stakes and tightly contested, with an immensely consequential governor’s race complemented by competitive contests for attorney general, lieutenant governor, and superintendent of public instruction. Vice President Kamala Harris has a serious chance of winning North Carolina […]
Federal judge rules Cornel West will be on North Carolina ballot for November's election
A federal judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West must be on North Carolina's ballot for the November election, ruling that the state's logic to keep West off the ballot was flawed.
Wake County asking eaters to remember weeks back in tracking parasite illnesses
Interviews, tracing, tests lead investigators closer to source of parasite illnesses. The Wake County Health Department is conducting interviews with those who test positive for cyclospora. The goal is to determine what produce is making people sick in North Carolina. Health Director Rebecca Kaufman said no direct source has been...
Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates will be held in NC from Aug. 23 to Sept. 5
Special Forces candidates in the Robin Sage training exercise are placed in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of "real world" training.
Troopers: Murder suspect arrested after leading officer in chase through multiple counties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A murder suspect was arrested after leading police in a chase through multiple counties Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Kevin Antonio Smith Jr., 25, was wanted by the U.S. Marshals and had multiple warrants out for his arrest. Highway patrol picked...
'It could be all day:' Long wait times at the DMV are plaguing drivers across the state
No one enjoys waiting in long lines, especially at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However that’s exactly what’s happening at several offices across the state. At the DMV on Avent Ferry Road Tuesday, people are so desperate to get in that some are camping out, often waiting all day for multiple days, only to be turned away.
O'Toole named VP of pharmacy services at Ahold Delhaize USA
SALISBURY, N.C. — Moira O’Toole has been appointed vice president of pharmacy services at Ahold Delhaize USA. O'Toole and her team will provide pharmacy services to the company's local banners including prescription drug procurement, managed care reimbursement and network contracting, drug pricing, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, pharmacy systems administration and customer-facing service development.
God’s Storehouse receives $3,000 donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
God’s Storehouse has received a grant of $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
That Weird 10 Commandments Law Has Another Deranged Copycat
State Republican candidates in North Carolina are hopping onto a nationwide Bible bandwagon that’s pushing for the religious text to be a mandatory instructional element in public schools.Speaking with an undercover operative from the Democratic super PAC American Bridge at the Republican National Convention, the Republican nominee to become North Carolina’s public school superintendent, Michele Morrow, praised unconstitutional efforts that have made the Bible and its teachings mandatory reading in states such as Louisiana and Oklahoma. She revealed that she has similar intentions for the Tar Heel State.“I absolutely believe that we need to get elective Bible classes back in...
Paint scheme preview: Taking to the Irish Hills
CONCORD, N.C. - The final run towards the playoffs is here. This weekend, Hendrick Motorsports will take to Michigan International Speedway for the third-to-last race in the regular season. Michigan's layout provides a unique challenge to drivers aiming to take home a victory. At 2 miles in length, the track...
Man pleads guilty in 2019 death of Davidson County baby
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Denton man on trial for the death of a 3-month-old baby entered a plea this week. Editor’s Note: The above video is a 2019 interview with Alyssa Patton’s mother. According to the Davidson County courts, Brandon Patton, of Denton, now 35, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder and […]
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