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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.

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NC State Athletics wins Front Office Sports' Most Sustainable Award

By South Raleigh News | Jul 23, 2024

NC State Athletics has been named the winner of Front Office Sports' 2024 Most Sustainable Award, as announced by the organization on Tuesday morning.

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Gov. Cooper discusses new initiatives on medical debt relief at community roundtable

By South Raleigh News | Jul 23, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Trinity Moravian Church to learn more about their efforts in relieving medical debt through the Debt Jubilee Project. The visit included a roundtable discussion aimed at understanding how recent actions to relieve medical debt could benefit millions of North Carolinians. Participants in the roundtable included representatives from Undue Medical Debt, NC Department of Health and Human Services leadership, and an individual who has benefited from debt relief.

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Governor Cooper announces $421 million grant for multi-state conservation efforts

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. This funding aims to support a wide range of carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects, preserving, enhancing, or restoring over 200,000 acres across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.

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NC State tennis players earn ITA academic honors

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

Three NC State women's tennis players from the 2023-24 roster have been named ITA All-Academic Scholar Athletes, with Sophie Abrams, Amelia Rajecki, and Gina Dittmann making the list, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Monday. NC State was also named an ITA All-Academic Team.

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NC State men's tennis earns ITA scholar awards

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2023-24 Division I Men's ITA Scholar Athletes and All-Academic team honorees on Monday afternoon. The NC State men's tennis program, along with two individual athletes, were recognized among the awardees.

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U.S. Rep. Ross votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Deborah K. Ross (D-NC) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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How many companies in cities in Durham County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By South Raleigh News | Jul 21, 2024

There were seven companies in cities associated with Durham County that received seven FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Governor Cooper comments on President Biden's decision not to seek re-election

By South Raleigh News | Jul 21, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement regarding President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election.

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South Raleigh News area weekly mass times

By South Raleigh News | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Jenna Butler joins Washington Spirit under national team replacement contract

By South Raleigh News | Jul 19, 2024

Former NC State women's soccer defender Jenna Butler has signed a national team replacement (NTR) contract with the Washington Spirit, as announced by the club on Thursday afternoon.

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Governor Cooper appoints Julia White as new chief of staff

By South Raleigh News | Jul 19, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Julia White as Chief of Staff, succeeding Kristi Jones, who will leave the Governor’s Office in mid-August. Jones has served in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017.