'Come and spend just four hours at my facility': What's to come with Medicaid cuts in effect

WELL, BACK HERE AT HOME, MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT CUTS ARE NOW IN EFFECT IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND THEY ARE CREATING SOME TOUGH CHOICES FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE STATE. THE OWNER OF AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN WINSTON-SALEM SAYS THIS...

Despite federal government shutdown, these national parks are mostly open in North Carolina

What to know about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina as the federal government shutdown begins. The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will...

Charlottesville man among those killed in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar

SOUTHPORT, Nc. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville man was one of three people killed in a shooting last weekend at a popular North Carolina waterfront restaurant, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville was fatally wounded...

Suspect in North Carolina Shooting Pushed Anti-LGBTQ Conspiracies

American Fish Company – Photo: americanfishco.com/gallery, Nigel Max Edge – Photo: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Authorities say the alleged gunman in a mass shooting at a North Carolina waterfront restaurant — which left three people dead and...

North Carolina ACLU sues New Hanover County Clerk of Court over public records

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed suit against New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Jan Kennedy on Wednesday. The ACLU says it took legal action to compel Kennedy to turn over public records. The ACLU is asking for records...

9 Doctor-Approved Ways to Use ChatGPT for Health Advice

In August, Lance Johnson woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain in his lower right side. He initially blamed it on the pizza and ice cream he had enjoyed the night before. But five sleepless hours later, the 17-year-old...

North Carolina leaders react to government shutdown

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — At midnight on Wednesday, October 1, the government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach a consensus and missed the deadline for funding the government until November 21. North Carolina leaders weighed in, sharing their...

7 women making moves in healthcare

Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on Oct. 2. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 1. Tracy Moyer was appointed executive vice...

North Carolina awaits Gov. Stein's decision on bill that would reshape death penalty laws

North Carolina awaits Gov. Josh Stein's decision on a bill that could restart the death penalty and change execution methods. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A criminal justice bill awaiting Gov. Josh Stein's signature could remove judicial hurdles that have...

'Blue Cross NC is not immune': State's largest health insurance provider offers employee buyouts to cut costs

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The health insurance provider giant announced voluntary separation packages to employees Tuesday amid financial challenges on both a company and consumer level. Blue Cross NC sent a memo to its workers Tuesday explaining how...

Tentative decrease in Medicaid reimbursement rates announced by N.C. Department of Health

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human services has announced a tentative decrease on reimbursement rates for those who have Medicaid. As of Oct. 1, Medicaid reimbursement rates are being reduced by 3-10%,...

Which North Carolina small city is among the top 5 best? See study

A new WalletHub study placed one North Carolina location among the top 10 best small cities in the United States. WalletHub is a personal finance company that provides consumers with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and...

In About 14,000 Cases a Year, CO Courts Approved Taking People’s Wages Due To Unpaid Medical Bills

by Rae Ellen Bichell Stacey Knoll thought the court summons she received was a scam. She didn’t remember getting any medical bills from Montrose Regional Health, a nonprofit hospital, after a 2020 emergency room visit. So she was shocked when,...

MusiCares Shares Findings From 2025 Wellness In Music Survey

MusiCares has shared the results from its annual “Wellness In Music Survey.” This year’s findings from the nearly 3,200 responses were unpacked in a new op-ed by MusiCares Executive Director Theresa Wolters. Read the full article here. According...

North Carolina families face food insecurity amid federal shutdown impacts

The federal government shutdown disrupts WIC benefits in North Carolina, pushing vulnerable families to food banks. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The federal government shutdown is already impacting some of the most vulnerable families in North Carolina....

Officials Identify 3 Victims Killed in North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting

SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA — Officials have released the names of the three people killed in a weekend mass shooting at a popular waterfront bar, as investigators continue to search for a motive behind the attack carried out from a boat. Victims...

Ukrainian family finds new beginnings in North Carolina, despite an uncertain future

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Since 2022, it's estimated that several hundred thousand Ukrainians have fled their war-torn country for the United States using a legal pathway called "Uniting for Ukraine." In late July, President Donald Trump said those...

Alex Campbell: No more tax cuts: Western North Carolinians deserve a budget that prioritizes people

Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Alex Campbell NC Newsline It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene first hit western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. With so many recovery needs still yet to be addressed and so little help from...

North Carolina lawmakers talk potential impacts of government shutdown on disaster relief

SYDNEY. VICTORIA. THANK YOU. THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS SHUT DOWN AS OF 1201 THIS MORNING. IT’S OUT OF MONEY BECAUSE CONGRESS CANNOT AGREE ON A FUNDING PLAN. THIS IS THE FIRST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN NEARLY SEVEN YEARS. THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE...

Three victims killed in North Carolina waterfront bar mass shooting ID’d

The three patrons who were shot and killed when a madman fired a hail of bullets at a crowded dockside restaurant in North Carolina have been identified. Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport; Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, Virginia; and Michael...