Medicaid expansion could help North Carolina stem overdose crisis
There could be some relief coming to rural areas in North Carolina that continue to deal with the opioid crisis.
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WS/FCS to host college information session in Spanish this week
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is hosting a college information night this week that will be entirely in Spanish.
Medicaid coverage has expanded in North Carolina. Why did it take so long?
Last week, North Carolina became the 40th state to expand access to Medicaid. Given that the expansion option has been available to state governments for nearly a decade, why has this taken so long?
UNCG administration faces opposition over proposed cuts as enrollment declines
Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro says financial headwinds are forcing changes, including program cuts. Chancellor Frank Gilliam Jr.
Greensboro roads could cost $16 million a year to maintain overall conditions
The city of Greensboro would need to increase spending to maintain the current conditions of its roads, according to a recent presentation.
Tougher penalties for rioting, power station attacks among new North Carolina laws starting Friday
New or tougher criminal penalties against rioting, vandalizing power stations and harassing law enforcement officers and emergency workers are among North Carolina laws approved this year that took effect Friday.
Medicaid expansion will boost rural hospitals and communities, NCDHHS Secretary Kinsley says
North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion began Friday, adding an estimated 600,000 people to the rolls. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley spoke to WFDD’s Paul Garber about what the expansion will mean for rural hospitals.
North Carolina trial judges block election board changes made by Republican legislature
North Carolina trial judges on Thursday blocked portions of a new law that would transfer Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s authority to pick election board members to the Republican-dominated General Assembly.
North Carolina governor and allies celebrate kickoff of Medicaid expansion
Gov. Roy Cooper and health care advocates celebrated Friday's official start of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, the result of state legislation this year that's expected to help roughly 600,000 low-income adults obtain the government health insurance.
Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina could help narrow racial disparities in health care
Medicaid expansion could help bring health coverage to an estimated 600,000 people in North Carolina. Experts say it could also reduce racial disparities in access to care.