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News from July 2024

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Local Government Meeting today in South Raleigh

By South Raleigh News | Jul 31, 2024

South Raleigh City Council Meeting starting at 3:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Family & kids event this August in South Raleigh

By South Raleigh News | Jul 31, 2024

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in South Raleigh this month.

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Governor Cooper announces expanded Medicaid coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives

By South Raleigh News | Jul 31, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) leadership and a representative from Walgreens for an announcement on Medicaid coverage in Chapel Hill. As part of NCDHHS and the Governor’s continued work to expand access to reproductive health services, NC Medicaid will begin covering over-the-counter contraception in pharmacies across the state. Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill will be available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries....

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Global hygiene product manufacturer invests $25 million expanding operations

By South Raleigh News | Jul 31, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Attindas Hygiene Partners, a manufacturer of disposable adult incontinence, baby care products, and clinical products, will add 25 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will expand its Greenville operation with an investment of $25.2 million.

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Aydan White named to Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist

By South Raleigh News | Jul 31, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Aydan White has been named to the prestigious 2024 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watchlist, as announced Wednesday afternoon.

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Local Government Meetings today in South Raleigh

By South Raleigh News | Jul 30, 2024

South Raleigh Local Government Meetings today.

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UNX-Christeyns announces major expansion with significant investment in Greenville

By South Raleigh News | Jul 30, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that UNX-Christeyns, a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and products, will add 21 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will invest $10.5 million to expand and consolidate its current operations in the City of Greenville.

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Governor Cooper announces historic federal funding for conservation at Green Swamp Preserve

By South Raleigh News | Jul 30, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County alongside United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson to celebrate significant federal funding aimed at supporting carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects in North Carolina and neighboring states. This announcement follows the recent disclosure of a $421 million grant under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.

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Katharine Berkoff wins bronze medal at Paris Olympics

By South Raleigh News | Jul 30, 2024

Katharine Berkoff wins bronze in 100m backstroke at Paris Olympics

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Zeke Correll named to prestigious Outland Trophy Watch List

By South Raleigh News | Jul 30, 2024

Wolfpack center Zeke Correll has been selected to the 2024 Outland Trophy Watch List. The Outland Trophy, presented by the Football Writers of America (FWAA), recognizes 75 returning standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conferences and independents.

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Grayson McCall named to Maxwell Award Watch List

By South Raleigh News | Jul 29, 2024

NC State quarterback Grayson McCall has been named to the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List. Today, the Maxwell Football Club announced its watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football.

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CMS approves NC's plan targeting $4 billion in existing medical debts

By South Raleigh News | Jul 29, 2024

Millions of low- and middle-income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved on Friday, July 26 Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to use the state's Medicaid program to incentivize hospitals to relieve more than a decade of existing medical debt for eligible North Carolinians and prevent accumulation of new debt going forward.

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North Carolina sets new record for DNA hits in criminal investigations

By South Raleigh News | Jul 29, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that the North Carolina State Crime Lab achieved 1,466 CODIS hits in the past fiscal year, surpassing the previous record of 1,382 hits set in fiscal year 2023. The State Crime Lab is responsible for analyzing evidence and uploading DNA to CODIS, a system comprising local, state, and national criminal justice DNA databases. A hit occurs when a DNA sample matches an individual with a prior conviction or arrest already in the CODIS system or when evidence is matched through forensic casework.

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South Raleigh News area weekly mass times

By South Raleigh News | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the South Raleigh News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Attorney General Josh Stein discusses educational needs with North Carolina educators

By South Raleigh News | Jul 26, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein this week met with public school teachers and principals from across North Carolina to discuss the state of the public education system and ways to support students and educators.

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Attorney General announces $86M multistate opioid settlement with Indivior

By South Raleigh News | Jul 26, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are expected to receive approximately $2.5 million from this settlement. In total, Attorney General Stein has secured nearly $1.5 billion in opioid settlement funds for North Carolina.

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NC State women's basketball announces non-conference schedule for upcoming season

By South Raleigh News | Jul 25, 2024

The NC State women's basketball program has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. The team will play eight of its 11 games, in addition to a preseason exhibition, at Reynolds Coliseum. Head coach Wes Moore, entering his 12th season, leads the Pack following a historic 2023-24 season that saw the program reach its first Final Four since 1998.

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North Carolina loses millions after blocking updated building codes

By South Raleigh News | Jul 25, 2024

A year after legislative Republicans blocked the implementation of more resilient building codes, the financial consequences across North Carolina are becoming clear. Communities across the state missed out on an estimated $70 million in federal FEMA funds this year due to the Republican veto override of HB 488 in 2023. Access to affordable homeowners insurance will become scarcer in many areas as well due to Republicans and special interests blocking new resilient building codes.

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Bradley Chubb ranked No. 62 in NFL Top 100 of 2024

By South Raleigh News | Jul 24, 2024

Former NC State football standout Bradley Chubb has been voted to the NFL Top 100 by his fellow players, coming in at No. 62 on the list.

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Global pet healthcare firm IDEXX Laboratories plans major expansion into Wilson County

By South Raleigh News | Jul 23, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, will establish a new manufacturing plant in Wilson County, creating 275 jobs. The company will invest $147 million in Wilson.