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Replacement announced for NC Rep. Jason Saine
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — A replacement has been named for Lincoln County Rep. Jason Saine who announced his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly last week. Heather Hager Rhyne will fill Saine's seat in Raleigh. Rhyne currently serves as the chair of the Lincoln County Board of Education. She will run unopposed for the seat in November's election. North Carolina GOP House Caucus Director Stephen Wiley announced Rhyne's appointment.
Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications, state health plan members still without aid
Medicaid to expand coverage to include weight-loss medications. Paying upwards of $1,000 for weight-loss medications has kept the drugs out of the hands of many North Carolinians without insurance, until now. NCDHHS announced Medicaid is expanding coverage to include U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] obesity management medications starting Aug....
North Carolina City Has 300% More Juveniles Charged in Homicides in 2024
One North Carolina city is having quite some troubles with juveniles connected to homicides lately. A report from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has come out and the midyear crime stats are quite interesting. In general, crime overall is on the rise this year. Violent crimes specifically are up and causing a bit of frenzy in the city.
Many teachers will feel a pinch with this year’s paychecks
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When I was talking to Providence High English teacher Nicole Jenkins about changes in stipends for extra duties, I asked about another change in compensation: The expiration of federal COVID-19 aid.
North Carolina will receive over $50 million from EPA to address climate change and support conservation
The grant is intended to reduce greenhouse gas admissions across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia, and preserve and restore thousands of acres of coastal wetlands and forests.
Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us
Plum’s sudden closing was not the result of a “standard summer break,” as the restaurant’s IG page reported. It was actually the result of Kitchen Karen experiencing the mass exodus of her staff in response to her racism. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on NewsOne. The post Kitchen Karen From North Carolina Is The Most Recent Racist White Woman Foisted Upon Us appeared first on Black America Web.
Second man arrested in connection to Tarboro homicide
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Fayetteville Tuesday to arrest a man wanted for a homicide on Branchwood Ln. in Tarboro. Asian Johnson was taken into custody with help from the U.S. Marshals and Fayetteville Police Department. Johnson is the second person arrested in connection to the homicide. […]
Beaufort County United Way holds Emergency Edge Expo
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Beaufort County United Way is holding an event that gives community members a chance to learn about disaster preparedness measures. The Emergency Edge Expo gives individuals a chance to become educated on preparations to keep themselves and their families safe during emergencies. Topics include safety demonstrations, water river rescue demonstrations, natural disaster preparedness recourses, and so much more.
Three young people rescued from marsh on Calico Creek
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) -The Morehead City Fire-EMS and Atlantic Beach Fire Department had to rescue three people Tuesday who were stuck in the marsh of Calico Creek. The three children/young teenagers were safely removed and checked out by MCFD as a precaution. Someone else in the area placed the...
Demolition in further conversation at Beulaville Town Hall
During the Beulaville Town Board of Commissioners meeting on July 1, the board voted to demolish a property on Church Street. The property has been a topic of discussion in the town for several months. 406 West Church Street has been vacant for several years since the passing of the last owner. The property was first presented to the board by neighboring residents who believed the home has been a hazard to the neighborhood over the last few years. The town decided to work with...
Wrecker Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Collision
SELMA – A driver hauling a disabled Ford F-250 as a favor for a friend, from Stella, NC back to the Burlington area, crashed while traveling through Johnston County around midnight Monday. The roll-back tow vehicle traveled off the roadway for over 700 feet before overturning and throwing the...
Construction begins on Kelly Children’s Home; Former worship center to become beacon of hope and refuge for area youth
A former worship center in Washington will once again be a source of hope and encouragement in the community. Starting this week, it will be transformed into The Kelly Children’s Home, a sanctuary for displaced youth in the area. On Tuesday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at The Kelly Children’s Home to celebrate the […] The post Construction begins on Kelly Children’s Home; Former worship center to become beacon of hope and refuge for area youth appeared first on Washington Daily News.
Winterville hit-and-run remains unsolved, police seek help identifying suspect
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Since May 29, the Winterville Police Department has been trying to determine the identity of a hit-and-run suspect. Officers found the victim, 32-year-old Marquez Outlaw, at 9:20 p.m. that night. He was located near Davenport Farm Road on Highway 11 South. The Winterville Police Department believes the accident could have taken […]
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