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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 […]
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 […]
‘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.
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 […]
North Carolina Lottery Player Turns $50 into $1 Million
Lottery games grant a unique chance for fortunate players to collect life-changing winnings in exchange for a small sum. In one such case, a man from Lincolnton, North Carolina, was able to turn a $50 ticket into a mouth-watering $1 million prize. The North Carolina Education Lottery released details regarding...
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
North Carolina police officer charged with felony in Capitol breach
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Federal authorities have arrested a North Carolina police officer on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. 41-year-old John Joseph Carl of Pinetops faces charges of felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, parading, picketing, and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
NC Gov. Cooper to speak at DNC in Chicago
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will have a speaking role at next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, he said Thursday. Cooper was considered a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris became the nominee after President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election bid in July.
Education is Key to the North Carolina Economic Innovation, New Report Says
The Tracking Innovation report was released on July 29 by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation. As a whole, according to the report, the state is considered to be improving innovation capacity compared to the rest of the country. Machelle Baker Sanders, North Carolina’s commerce secretary, said in a […]
North Carolina Mom Sparks Debate By Sleeping In Daughter’s Dorm Her 1st Night At College
A North Carolina mom recently took her daughter to college for her freshman year, but instead of driving away after delivering the last box to her dorm room, she stayed. According to Today, Lori Miggins brought her 18-year-old daughter, Taylor, to Appalachian State University early for cheerleading practice and her roommate wasn’t arriving until the next week. So the mom spent the night with Taylor in her dorm room.
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