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North Carolina erases $6.5 billion in medical debt for 2.5 million residents
Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai made the anoucmeent Monday. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced...
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North Carolina will vote on redrawing congressional map in favor of Republicans
Senate Leader Phil Berger expects the vote to happen next week. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Following a request from President Donald Trump, North Carolina's General Assembly will hold votes to redraw their Congressional map in favor of Republicans....
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North Carolina GOP announces plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
By Associated Press (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced plans Monday to vote next week on redrawing the state’s US House district map, with a likely aim to secure another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries....
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Washington collision industry asks for stronger steering regulations in rule change
The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) released its second pre-publication draft for rule changes in claims handling, and collision professionals have voiced concerns that some of the language could promote steering. Justin...
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Several airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
(CNN) - A video of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown is ready to roll out at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. Several major United States airports are refusing to...
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North Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort that offered hospitals extra Medicaid funds from Washington if they gave patients the...
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LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda Dies in North Carolina ATV Accident
Published October 13, 2025 10:51 AM PDT LendingTree Founder and CEO Doug Lebda died Sunday in an ATV accident in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. An announcement of the entrepreneur's death was shared by the company, and its board of directors...
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U.S. works to secure rare earth supply chain as China tightens grip amid trade war
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China provides the majority of rare earth elements, which are critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and defense. A factory in North Carolina is part of an effort to process rare earths at home. Sponsor Message
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Another Blow to Gavin Newsom As North Carolina Makes an Announcement on Redistricting
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. With early voting already underway and with less than a month left before California voters take to the polls on Election Day,...
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Mortgage Servicing Updates: North Carolina Enacts New Licensing Requirements and Adopts Prudential Standards
As of October 1, a wider range of companies involved in servicing mortgage loans—including master servicers and reverse mortgage servicers—are expressly subject to licensing in North Carolina under the North Carolina Secure and Fair Enforcement...
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North Carolina Town Spent $300K on Police Drones
(TNS) — Mooresville spent $300,000 on drones for its police department this year, plus $20,250 in sales tax, records show. The Charlotte Observer obtained the documents through a public records request to the town. The Lake Norman town paid Texas...
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Over $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in North Carolina: Gov. Stein, NCDHHS
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(WLOS) — North Carolina's Medical Debt Relief Program has erased over $6.5 billion in medical debt in the past year, state officials say. The state program has relieved more than 2.5 million residents of their medical debt, according to an...
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Bill Belichick slams ‘categorically false’ reports about his future at North Carolina
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels didn’t play a game last week, but they still made plenty of headlines. Local affiliate WRAL published an exposé on cultural issues in the program, The Athletic wrote a long-form piece of dysfunction behind...
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New tech, health and life sciences companies join RAMP fall cohort
Two companies focused on post-natal feeding, a 3D bicycle printer, a would-be scholastic testing disrupter and a company looking to grow live music are all part of RAMP’s fall cohort. RAMP, short for Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program,...
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Program, policies free 2.5M North Carolinians from $6.5B in medical debt
(The Center Square) – Updated policies by hospitals and creation of the Medical Debt Relief Program by the former governor has led to 2.5 million North Carolinians being freed of $6.5 billion in medical debt. First-term Gov. Josh Stein on Monday...
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U.S. Senate Passes 2026 National Defense Authorization Act That Provides Crucial Support For North Carolina Installations
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Last night, the United States Senate passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization (NDAA) in a 77-20 bipartisan vote, this bill provides substantial support for the military families and facilities located in North Carolina. The legislation how...
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Bill Belichick shuts down buyout talk, focused on winning at North Carolina: 'It's a learning curve'
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick denied contract buyout discussions taking place Monday during his first media availability since a blowout home loss to Clemson earlier this month. In a joint statement last Friday, Belichick and UNC...
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Partners Launches in Downtown Asheville, North Carolina
The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand has announced its newest affiliation in North Carolina. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Partners, the newly affiliated firm, is headquartered in downtown Asheville. The brand says this...
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Bill Belichick Breaks Silence Amid Reports of Looming Exit from North Carolina
Once again, North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick is saying that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Reports that the legendary NFL coach may be negotiating a buyout with North Carolina following a 38-10 thumping at...
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Judge Dismisses “Non-Sensical” Lawsuit Filed By Alleged North Carolina Mass Shooter Who Claimed Kellie Pickler Tried To Poison Him At The CMT Awards
No surprise there… A federal court has dismissed a wild lawsuit filed against country music singer Kellie Pickler by an alleged mass shooter in North Carolina who claimed that the American Idol alum tried to poison him while he was her date to the...
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