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Aetna set as NC worker health care as Blue Cross will not appeal judge's ruling
Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers starting early next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Monday it won't appeal a judge's decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner.An administrative law judge last week determined evidence showed that the State Health Plan conducted properly the procurement process for a third-party administrator, which has been Blue Cross for over 40 years. The plan's trustee board in late 2022 chose Aetna over Blue Cross and a unit of United Healthcare, which also competed. The initial three-year...
North Carolina Student Expelled From Christian School After Singing at Venue That Serves Alcohol
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WDNews) – A North Carolina high school student and singer-songwriter was expelled from her Christian private school for performing at a venue that served alcohol. Bailey Griggs, known by her stage name, Bailey Marie, received an email from Cramerton Christian Academy, where she was attending high...
North Carolina man wins $50,000 a year for 20 years in 2nd chance drawing
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Chris Franks, of Youngsville, will get $50,000 each year for 20 years after he participated in a second-chance drawing and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Franks found out he won the top prize in the July 3 $10 Million Spectacular Second […]
Pet owners: Beware of potentially toxic algal blooms
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Summer is in full swing and many pet owners will be heading to the water to keep themselves, and their four-legged friends, cool. But health officials say warmer water brings the potential for harmful, and sometimes deadly, toxins. The North Carolina Department of Health and...
Heat Advisory continues on Tuesday, July 16
Excessive heat is expected to continue on Tuesday along the Outer Banks and throughout Eastern North Carolina, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern N.C., including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, for heat index values of 100-110...
Feelin' hot, hot, hot; excessive heat warning in place in eastern North Carolina
Hot and wet. That’s the forecast through Wednesday in eastern North Carolina. Science and Operations Officer Dan Leins with the National Weather Service in Raleigh says an excessive heat warning is in place across ENC, and it could feel as hot as 109 in spots. "We are looking at...
Changes coming to security at North Carolina campaign rallies: 'Heighten level of preparedness'
State law enforcement agencies are on high alert following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. With North Carolina being a swing state, heightened security measures will be in place for future political visits.Those security measures are not a concern for Richard Barber."It's terrible, but I don't think it will deter anyone from going to rallies," Barber said. "Seems like it's a tragedy to bring everybody together, sad to say."Kelvin Allen is a President Biden supporter. He is worried that undecided voters will now have more empathy for President Trump at the ballot box. He plans to continue attending...
Police officers involved in shooting near RNC in Milwaukee, police union says
MILWAUKEE — Five Columbus Division of Police officers providing security near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week discharged their firearms, fatally shooting a man wielding a knife Tuesday. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. about a mile from the Fiserv Forum, in the outer perimeter of...
Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day
MILWAUKEE — “Beautiful prayer!” the woman shouted out from the floor of the massive Fiserv Forum. The delegate to Donald Trump’s coronation was responding to a benediction led by Leora Levy, a Jewish Republican from Connecticut, to close out the first day of this year’s Republican Party convention.
Grifton seeks new town manager as Oryan Lowry departs for Hertford County
GRIFTON, Pitt County — A town here in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a new town manager. Officials with the Town of Grifton announced Oryan Lowry has accepted a new position as the manager for Hertford County that will begin in August. Lowry has served as Grifton's Town Manager...
Job Assistance Center brings employment services to E/G
The Job Assistance Center is a one-stop shop for people seeking employment, career growth, job training, education assistance and countless other services on the road to gaining and maintaining a job. President Sherry Pearson addressed the Emporia Rotary Club on Tuesday to share the JAC’s offerings in Emporia and Greensville...
Dinosaur topiaries roar into downtown Raleigh
Dinosaurs are taking over downtown Raleigh!Brand new dinosaur topiaries can be found at Moore Square, Exchange Plaza, and the corner of Morgan Street & Fayetteville Street.The cute green dinos mark the way between museums, local businesses and attractions. They're intended to help celebrate downtown Raleigh and the newly opened Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.Downtown Raleigh Alliance encourages people to find the dinosaurs and post pictures with them using #DTRDinosTo learn more about each of the topiaries, including their names and favorite pastimes, click here.
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