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No state budget this year means Medicaid could run low
NC Medicaid costs fluctuate each year. The state Department of Health and Human Services forecasts how costs might change and asks the legislature for funding adjustments based on those predictions. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the department asked for almost half a billion dollars extra to meet higher costs —...
House member, for second time in three days, tenders resignation
(The Center Square) – For the second time this week, a member has resigned from the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford, is leaving for a position in the UNC System. A specific date to leave was not given, pending her replacement. She was a candidate for reelection this fall. On Monday, Lincoln County Republican Jason Saine said Aug. 12 would be his final day. ...
Medicaid expansion could cover 360,000 more people in SC, new report says
COLUMBIA — Expanding Medicaid eligibility would give 360,000 additional South Carolinians full health insurance coverage in its first year while costing the state more than $250 million, according to a report released Thursday. South Carolina is one of 10 states in the country that has not expanded Medicaid eligibility to cover all adults with incomes […] The post Medicaid expansion could cover 360,000 more people in SC, new report says appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Ashe Democrats see strong turnout at Christmas in July
WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Democratic Party (ACDP) had a strong turnout of volunteers and visitors at its booth during the Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. The festival was a big success for the community with sunny weather and a large crowd that enjoyed live Blue Grass and Country music, classic and ethnic foods, and homemade crafts. Approximately 100 people visited the ACDP booth to show their support, meet candidates, purchase T-shirts and other merchandise, and obtain information about the upcoming election. ...
‘Be a Hero’ Comic Con returns to Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON – Who you gonna call? Heroes, like the staff and volunteers with Communities in Schools of Lincoln County (CIS) – superheroes tasked with assisting local middle school students to stay in school and achieve in life. With the theme of the movie, “Ghostbusters” – celebrating a 40th...
Goodwill’s Career Quest uses YouTube to show young people what’s possible
When Goodwill was forced to close its Asheville Career Center because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, it did what so many other organizations did at the time: It turned to Zoom. “We started hosting classroom webinars,” says Jody Stevenson, job developer/skills training manager for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North...
‘Inseparable’ dog siblings struggling in shelter needed new home. Then came good news
Two “inseparable” shelter dogs struggled as they waited for a new home. Then came the good news that North Carolina canine siblings Daisy and Otis were adopted — together. “Otis & Daisy have acres of land to explore and run free, a dream for any dog, made...
Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering
In two recent rulings, the conservative justices handed state lawmakers new power to redraw congressional maps to their liking – including in ways that end up diluting the Black vote.
Reward increased for second time for information on vandalism to vehicles
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police say the reward has been increased for information about the reported vandalism to two vehicles they say are owned by BID Steering Committee members. According to a news release from the Asheville Police Department, police are still investigating the vandalism that was reported...
Livingston Apartment fatal shooting caught on video; son's bond reduced; 2nd man arrested
ASHEVILLE - A 23-year-old facing an attempted first-degree murder charge appeared in court July 16 for actions his defense attorney said were “inarguably reasonable and prudent.” The same day, a second man was arrested in connection to the June 24 fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments. Isaiah Rayshawn Waddell, 23, of Asheville, was arrested...
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