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North Carolina Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for September 2, 2024
The North Carolina Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, September 2, 2024 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from September 2 drawing 08-42-46-48-53, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 3 ...
Suspect dies after chase with stolen vehicle from NC to SC
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A driver died following a chase that began in North Carolina and ended in a crash in South Carolina. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday, August 30, deputies attempted to conduct a stop on a car that was reported stolen. A chase ensued and led into Cherokee and […]
CFPB fines mortgage lender for deceiving veterans, servicemembers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against New Day Financial, also called NewDay USA, for deceiving servicemembers and veterans seeking cash-out refinance loans. © Shutterstock The CFPB found that NewDay USA gave misleading and incomplete cost comparisons to borrowers refinancing in North Carolina, Maine, and Minnesota. These cost comparisons made the company’s loans […] The post CFPB fines mortgage lender for deceiving veterans, servicemembers appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
How teachers, school employees can score free Wawa coffee over the next 2 weeks
Enough already with an apple for the teacher! Wawa is giving free hot coffee to educators and school employees as a back-to-school promotion in its local stores. The initiative offers a free hot coffee of any size starting Monday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the convenience store chain. ...
NC's 1st dispensary to begin recreational marijuana sales; What to know, laws, hours
After years of discussion, multiple referendums and the establishment of a massive, vertically integrated cannabis industry, this week the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will open its marijuana dispensary for recreational sales on the Qualla Boundary, making it the first to open in North Carolina despite the drug being illegal in the state. ...
N.C. eyes new use of Medicaid to expand health services provided to incarcerated people before their release
Upon release from prison or jail, many people face significant obstacles in navigating and accessing health care services. Historically, the transition has been difficult because most people returning to the community after incarceration were either uninsured or uninsurable. But that’s changing since Medicaid expansion took effect in North Carolina on...
Nineteen ECU Health nurses recognized among Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina
Nineteen ECU Health nurses have been named part of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina by the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors. The recipients are recognized for their outstanding professional ability and contributions to improving health care services in their communities. “ECU Health nurses have devoted their careers to caring for others and serving our community with exceptional dedication,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive, ECU Health. “I am so proud of the amazing nurses recognized by the Great 100....
Rural center starts statewide listening tour
The NC Rural Center will tour the state this fall, visiting Greenville and 14 other communities to hear and learn about persistent challenges and issues facing rural communities, the organization announced. It will use the feedback to develop the Rural Center 2025 advocacy agenda to help champion the causes of the state’s 78 rural counties to legislators, policymakers and investors. Other stops in eastern North Carolina include Roanoke Rapids and Elizabeth Center. ...
Three Rivers Land Trust celebrates 50,000 acres conserved
In 1995 at a small office in Badin, the LandTrust for Central North Carolina (the future Three Rivers Land Trust) was born. Its mission was to conserve the natural areas, rural landscapes, family farms and historic places in the central Piedmont of North Carolina. At the time land trusts were a relatively new concept to […] The post Three Rivers Land Trust celebrates 50,000 acres conserved appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley on a landmark effort to erase medical debt
It’s a sobering fact that one of the largest sources of consumer debt in North Carolina and across the nation is unpaid medical bills. Of course, no one gets sick or accumulates healthcare debt on purpose, but for most average households – including those with health insurance coverage – even a brief hospital stay can […]
As NC earns praise for economic performance, some workers feel there are areas for improvement
In the past few years, groundbreakings and high-profile job announcements have become routine occurrences in North Carolina, as some of the world's biggest companies open or expand operations in the state."The tech sector in particular likes our higher educational programs because they can rely on a steady stream of people coming into the workforce," said economist Dr. Michael Walden of NC State University.Walden added that the state's efforts to establish partnerships between community colleges and businesses have also paid dividends."Businesses that come here, for example, if they need skilled workers, maybe in a factory, our community colleges will set up...
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