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A continual examination of news and events that affect other locations, as well as Beaufort County in a related sense.

Asheville says it will prioritize minority- and women-owned businesses for hurricane relief
 
State regulators have approved an additional 70 hospital beds and four operating rooms for hospitals in Wake County, a far cry from the 246 hospital beds and 13 additional operating rooms that were requested.
State regulators have approved an additional 70 hospital beds and four operating rooms for hospitals in Wake County, a far cry from the 246 hospital beds and 13 additional operating rooms that were requested.
 
A University of North Carolina tennis star is seeking an injunction in her federal lawsuit against the NCAA over access to prize money.
A University of North Carolina tennis star is seeking an injunction in her federal lawsuit against the NCAA over access to prize money.
 
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, recently was elected incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), putting her in line to serve as association president in 2026.
Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NC State Board of Elections, recently was elected incoming president of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), putting her in line to serve as association president in 2026.
 
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was in Haywood County Monday morning to survey Hurricane Helene damage and recovery efforts along I-40 near the Tennessee line.
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was in Haywood County Monday morning to survey Hurricane Helene damage and recovery efforts along I-40 near the Tennessee line.
 
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to overturn a lower court order that would force the school system to pay into a retirement fund for campus police.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to overturn a lower court order that would force the school system to pay into a retirement fund for campus police.
 
Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation recently introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Act (HR38), spearheaded by Republican US Rep. Richard Hudson, NC-09, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation recently introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Act (HR38), spearheaded by Republican US Rep. Richard Hudson, NC-09, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
 
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
 
Resolution Acknowledging that Allowing Non Citizens to Vote is a Threat to Our Democracy
 
Several of the Craig family members who lived next to each other were in the direct path of a deadly mudslide caused by the flooding.
Several of the Craig family members who lived next to each other were in the direct path of a deadly mudslide caused by the flooding.
 
North Carolina Treasury Secretary Dale Folwell, and now, challenging for the seat of North Carolina's governor visits with Eastern North Carolina NOW's publisher, Stan Deatherage, to discuss the multiple jobs of the Secretary, his commitment to performance, and that lurking elected position hence.
North Carolina Treasury Secretary Dale Folwell, and now, challenging for the seat of North Carolina's governor visits with Eastern North Carolina NOW's publisher, Stan Deatherage, to discuss the multiple jobs of the Secretary, his commitment to performance, and that lurking elected position hence.
 
"To blame grocery stores, which already run on extremely slim 1-3% profits, for price gouging is dangerous and inaccurate," said Kelly Lester, policy analyst for the Center for Food Power and Life.
"To blame grocery stores, which already run on extremely slim 1-3% profits, for price gouging is dangerous and inaccurate," said Kelly Lester, policy analyst for the Center for Food Power and Life.
 
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a fixed MRI scanner in response to a need determination in the 2024 State Medical Facilities Plan.
Two applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to develop a fixed MRI scanner in response to a need determination in the 2024 State Medical Facilities Plan.
 
NCDHHS Urges Families to Keep Information Up to Date
 
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who was reportedly under consideration to run with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket, said on Monday that it “wasn’t the right time” for him to “potentially” run for vice president.
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who was reportedly under consideration to run with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket, said on Monday that it “wasn’t the right time” for him to “potentially” run for vice president.
 
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ ongoing effort to respond to the rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases and increase access to treatment, NC Medicaid will now cover an additional treatment for syphilis and congenital syphilis, Extencilline.
As part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ ongoing effort to respond to the rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases and increase access to treatment, NC Medicaid will now cover an additional treatment for syphilis and congenital syphilis, Extencilline.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss who is newly eligible for Medicaid under expansion
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss who is newly eligible for Medicaid under expansion
 
Chief of Staff Kristi Jones to Depart for Private Sector Opportunity
 
For the second year in a row, Raleigh was ranked as the overall best place for veterans to live in the United States, according to a WalletHub report. Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem came in 26th, 35th, 48th, and 51st overall, respectively.
For the second year in a row, Raleigh was ranked as the overall best place for veterans to live in the United States, according to a WalletHub report. Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem came in 26th, 35th, 48th, and 51st overall, respectively.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a virtual meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024, for the Standardized Foster Care Trauma-Informed Assessment Workgroup.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a virtual meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024, for the Standardized Foster Care Trauma-Informed Assessment Workgroup.
 
Approximately 6,800 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease, of which approximately 95% are Black or African American.
Approximately 6,800 people in North Carolina have sickle cell disease, of which approximately 95% are Black or African American.
 
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began sending out letters last week to up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program and now qualify for full NC Medicaid benefits
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began sending out letters last week to up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program and now qualify for full NC Medicaid benefits
 
Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against a new North Carolina state elections board will move to a three-judge panel.
Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against a new North Carolina state elections board will move to a three-judge panel.
 
Democrat Mo Green is handily besting Republican Michele Morrow in total fundraising to date in the state’s race for superintendent of public instruction, according to recent campaign disclosures.
Democrat Mo Green is handily besting Republican Michele Morrow in total fundraising to date in the state’s race for superintendent of public instruction, according to recent campaign disclosures.
 
Earlier this month, the USDA announced its partnership with North Carolina, in which the state will receive $6.2 million in federal funding through the USDA to strengthen the food supply chain.
Earlier this month, the USDA announced its partnership with North Carolina, in which the state will receive $6.2 million in federal funding through the USDA to strengthen the food supply chain.
 
North Carolina has been declared free of “bird flu” by the World Organization for Animal Health after a dairy herd in North Carolina tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or “H5N1” as it is better known, earlier this year.
North Carolina has been declared free of “bird flu” by the World Organization for Animal Health after a dairy herd in North Carolina tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or “H5N1” as it is better known, earlier this year.
 
The State Board of Elections and local district attorneys argue that a recent change in North Carolina election should prompt a federal court to throw out a lawsuit from felon voting advocates.
The State Board of Elections and local district attorneys argue that a recent change in North Carolina election should prompt a federal court to throw out a lawsuit from felon voting advocates.
 
The state Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether the family of a man who suffered a violation of his speedy-trial constitutional right can seek money damages against the state.
The state Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether the family of a man who suffered a violation of his speedy-trial constitutional right can seek money damages against the state.
 
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the case of an Alamance County racetrack that was forced to shut down during the pandemic.
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the case of an Alamance County racetrack that was forced to shut down during the pandemic.
 
That’s the question Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab sought to answer in a recent webinar on the topic.
That’s the question Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab sought to answer in a recent webinar on the topic.
 
Two Democratic members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are ranked among the most likely to be picked off in 2024, according to a new analysis from Roll Call.
Two Democratic members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are ranked among the most likely to be picked off in 2024, according to a new analysis from Roll Call.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a Community Partner Engagement Plan to ensure the voices of North Carolina communities and families continue to be at the center of the department’s work.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a Community Partner Engagement Plan to ensure the voices of North Carolina communities and families continue to be at the center of the department’s work.
 
A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had mostly “A” ratings when it comes to patient safety, up from sixth place this past spring.
A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had mostly “A” ratings when it comes to patient safety, up from sixth place this past spring.
 
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