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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 […]
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...
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. […]
Albemarle Neighbor: DeMasters helps animals at Tri-County find their person
When Dana DeMasters first heard about Hurricane Debby and the potential threat it posed to the area, she immediately started making preparations to ensure the safety of animals at Tri-County Animal Shelter. The animal shelter in Chowan County has had flooding concerns in the past, so she wasn’t taking any chances. “We want to ensure our animals’ and staff’s safety,” said DeMasters, who is shelter director at Tri-County. ...
Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans helps feed hungry, change lifestyles
HERTFORD — At the Open Door Food Pantry of Perquimans County, volunteers Carter Stoop and Donald Hurdle had formed an assembly line. Stoop opened the bags, and Hurdle placed packets of rice and brown sugar in them. Once Hurdle was finished, Stoop loaded measured packets of cinnamon, blueberries, and raspberries into brown paper bags on a cart, where they would await any of that evening’s shoppers who selected the optional...
Windsor welcomes trio of businesses to town
The long hot summer is winding down! This year we had to postpone Windsor Riverfest from May to August. We were able to hold the event on Aug. 3 at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center. We did not have as many people as we wanted to attend, but did have a thunderstorm and a couple of showers, as well as it being very hot and humid as it normally is in August. Maybe that was enough to make excuses for the somewhat low attendance. ...
Students, parents and leaders gather
The success of Renee Purvis’s one-day ‘Save Our Kids’ event could become a quarterly occurrence, according to the organizer. The E.J. Hayes Alumni Center was packed last week, launching Operation SOY in an attempt to shed light on the problems facing the community’s youth. Save Our Kids (SOY) brought over 100 parents, children, religious and community leaders together last Friday to address concerns stemming from a Williamston shooting involving seven...
August arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. Luau Party Boneyard Harley-Davidson, 2300 Elaine’s Way, Winterville, will host a Luau Party from noon-4 p.m. today. The event will feature food, drinks and music by Island Time Band, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Music House String...
Federal, state leaders tour 988 call center in Greenville
More people are seeking help for depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns thanks to increased community knowledge about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, according to state and federal leaders. Monica Johnson, 988 director for U.S. Health and Human Services, and Kody Kinsley, North Carolina Secretary of Health, toured the 988 Call Center, part of Greenville’s REAL Crisis Center, as part of a review of the state’s efforts to improve the mental health of its citizens. ...
Councilman announces plans for new amenities in the Town of Holly Ridge
HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County — New amenities are planned for the Town of Holly Ridge. Holly Ridge Councilman, Joshua Patti announced in a social media post a decision was made to move forward with designing a new municipal park. This decision was made Tuesday, August 13 during a town...
Kittrell School Reunion is Sept. 21st at KITTRELL SCHOOL!
Kittrell, TN - An annual event enjoyed by former Kittrell School students will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Guess where it will be held this year? KITTRELL SCHOOL, 7801 Old Woodbury Pike. All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School or who have an interest in Kittrell School, are invited to attend.”
Multiple ENC high school teams back in action in football jamborees
TARBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Multiple high school football teams were trying to put a bow on the offseason by taking part in jamborees Friday night. In Tarboro, the Vikings hosted teams including J.H. Rose and North Pitt among others. “I thought defensively, we looked really really good. We had a couple missed communications but other […]
Wilmington crime lab lawsuit awaits key rulings from judge
Benjamin Schachtman: Alright, so we’re talking about the complicated civil case, filed by Bethany Pridgen, who ran the Wilmington Crime Lab for a decade. We can’t recap all the details here, but Aaleah, you’ve been getting up to speed on this, give us some of the broad strokes.
Sign Wars! Business signs 'taco-ver' the county
MOREHEAD CITY — After a back-and-forth between two restaurants, business signs right now are the “taco the county.”. Dozens of businesses across the county have signs big and small showing off tongue-in-cheek messages in response to a “sign war” that broke out between Dank Burrito and Ioanni’s in Morehead City this week.
The name might be Bazar, but this new multi vendor marketplace is anything but
WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - It’s one of the largest retail spaces in Wilmington, but it’s not just for one store. Bazar offers many local vendors a place to sell their product. “We are a multi merchant marketplace, so we’ve got about a little over 250 individual...
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