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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...
Man faces felonies after he 'violently threatened' NC insurance agents on 2 occasions, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man faces felony charges after he violently threatened insurance agents, officials said Tuesday. (Above video is the Tuesday morning headlines for July 16, 2024.) The office of North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said in a release that Brody Alan Hankinson, 48,...
NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected
For the eighth straight year, a player from North Carolina high schools was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft — this time it was Salisbury's own Vance Honeycutt, who finished his junior season at UNC. But the North Carolina products don't stop with Honeycutt,...
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 […]
Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Hendersonville – Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was recently sentenced to a minimum of 110 months and a maximum of 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of Felony Larceny, including one Felony Larceny from a Construction Site. Ball also acknowledged his status as a Habitual Felon during the hearing. The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.
At its final meeting, Community Reparations Commission angles for an extension
The Community Reparations Commission had what might be its final meeting last night, despite the majority of the 25-member body expressing that it needs an extension to complete its work. Commission Chair Dewana Little said the group needs six more months “to implement the things that we feel are necessary...
Moon Howl concert set to return after 15-year hiatus
The Dirty South Band, Kayla McKinney to perform at FENCE TRYON— A concert event is set to return after a fifteen-year hiatus. The Moon Howl concert will take place at FENCE on Saturday, September 7, where attendees will enjoy live music, dance under the stars, enjoy a variety of different vendors, and more. The […] The post Moon Howl concert set to return after 15-year hiatus appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
New River Arts District apartments, 5% affordable housing, OK'd by planning commission
ASHEVILLE - A new River Arts District apartment complex project that includes 12 units of affordable housing was approved by Planning and Zoning Commission its July 11 meeting, sending it to the City Council for final approval. The project at 144 and 179 Riverside Drive, known as the Riverside Residences,...
Atlanta Man Arrested and Charged with Trespassing for Attempting to Remove Confederate Flag in Spartanburg
An Atlanta man, James Daniel Blitch, was arrested on charges of trespassing after attempting to lower a Confederate flag displayed along Interstate 85 south, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The incident, which happened late Saturday night, resulted in Blitch facing two counts of trespassing, as he was taken into custody by Spartanburg County deputies. Live5News reported that the deputies responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. Following Blitch's arrest, authorities discovered he had with him multiple tools, including a power tool and drill bits, evidently for the purpose of taking down the flag.
Family plans celebration of life for paralyzed SC woman who died in Italy
GREER, S.C. — The family of a paralyzed South Carolina womanwho died after having a stroke in Italy is planning a celebration of life to remember her. Grace Bradley, who was born with Vodder syndrome and became paralyzed, died in Italy on July 10. Bradley had been in the Venice hospital after suffering a stroke on June 26.
Craft a unique shopping experience at the 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 77th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will feature more than 200 craftspeople Thursday through Sunday, July 18-21, filling two floors of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. The festive environment includes a line-up oaf live music each day, craft demonstrations and hands-on projects. The four-day...
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
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