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North Carolinians falling into health care coverage gap
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina doesn’t just have a health care gap. Large fissures riddle the system.
N.C. hospital monopolies driving cost of health care
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s cities host some of the nation’s most monopolistic hospital markets.
NCDOT launches fourth annual customer survey
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched the department’s fourth annual customer survey, available here. The department encourages everyone willing to offer feedback to take part.
Vehicle break-ins, stolen vehicle reported in Rockingham
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Police are investigating several recent vehicle break-ins throughout the city.
Adrenaline Pro Wrestling raises $700 for Richmond County Rescue Squad
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — With a few suplexes and body slams, Adrenaline Pro Wrestling helped raise just over $700 for the Richmond County Rescue Squad on Saturday.
Rockingham Police charge man carrying shotguns on 9/11
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man is facing firearms charges after reportedly walking around with a pair of firearms last week.
No easy path for budget override in North Carolina Senate
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The fate of the budget veto override lies in the Senate, but don’t expect a vote any time soon.
FirstHealth “First in the World” Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy mentor site
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas has made history once again as the “first in the world” Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy mentor site.
HAMLET — An afternoon joyride got a little too hot Monday afternoon.
No injuries in fire at Rockingham Cascades plant
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — It’s not unusual to have a fire at a paper plant, according to a corporate spokesman for Cascades.
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ELLERBE — A plume of smoke from a controlled burn could be seen and smelled from Rockingham early Monday afternoon.
Veto override may put Medicaid expansion back in play
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The budget passed the N.C. House in a controversial veto override, but the debate over Medicaid expansion is far from over.
Dancers raise around $60K under the big top for Richmond County Hospice
Written by Betty McIntyre
HAMLET — A sense of amusement park excitement mixed with a side-show adventure filled the Cole Auditorium Saturday night.
House passes new legislative maps after grueling debate
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate.
