Authorities identify 3 people killed in weekend North Carolina bar shooting

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — The three people killed during a mass shooting last weekend at a waterfront bar in a southeastern North Carolina community have been identified as two out-of-state residents and a third who had recently moved to the coastal...

Arrest Made In 2022 Hagerstown Murder: Suspect Found in North Carolina

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Taejon Gill (Photo: Hagerstown Police Department) CHARLOTTE, NC — A man wanted in a 2022 homicide in Hagerstown has been apprehended in Charlotte, NC. Hagerstown Police Lt. Rebecca...

'Come and spend just four hours at my facility': What's to come with Medicaid cuts in effect

WELL, BACK HERE AT HOME, MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT CUTS ARE NOW IN EFFECT IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND THEY ARE CREATING SOME TOUGH CHOICES FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE STATE. THE OWNER OF AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN WINSTON-SALEM SAYS THIS...

ASX health stocks return to… well, health

ASX heath sector up 2.84% for the week, while broader market rises ~2.4% Morgans Scott Power said sector showing signs of recovery heading into year end Race Oncology rises almost 30% this week after discovery in development of lead cardio...

NC leaders set sights on mental health and public safety

Once you see it, it’s hard not to keep seeing it. In case after case of recent high-profile violence, the perpetrators were described as experiencing serious mental health problems. Here are examples from just the last two months (August and...

9 Doctor-Approved Ways to Use ChatGPT for Health Advice

In August, Lance Johnson woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain in his lower right side. He initially blamed it on the pizza and ice cream he had enjoyed the night before. But five sleepless hours later, the 17-year-old...

New COVID vaccine guidelines leave some North Carolinians in limbo

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — There are new federal guidelines for COVID vaccinations, and some members of the community say they’re concerned about not being allowed to get the shot. We sat down with a Brunswick County woman who says she’s been left with...

The victims of the Southport, North Carolina mass shooting have been identified

According to a news release from the city of Southport, Soloman Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, Virginia; Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport, and Michael Durbin, 56, of Galena, Ohio, were all killed in the Sept. 27 mass shooting in North Carolina. The...

Raleigh, North Carolina

Day two of our Great American road trip. Our little white van rolls into the Walmart Supercenter in Raleigh, North Carolina. My wife and I step out and stretch our muscles in the parking lot. “Sandwiches?” my wife says. My wife has been driving...

7 women making moves in healthcare

Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on Oct. 2. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 1. Tracy Moyer was appointed executive vice...

Despite federal government shutdown, these national parks are mostly open in North Carolina

What to know about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina as the federal government shutdown begins. The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will...

'Blue Cross NC is not immune': State's largest health insurance provider offers employee buyouts to cut costs

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The health insurance provider giant announced voluntary separation packages to employees Tuesday amid financial challenges on both a company and consumer level. Blue Cross NC sent a memo to its workers Tuesday explaining how...

Charlottesville man among those killed in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar

SOUTHPORT, Nc. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville man was one of three people killed in a shooting last weekend at a popular North Carolina waterfront restaurant, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville was fatally wounded...

Suspect in North Carolina Shooting Pushed Anti-LGBTQ Conspiracies

American Fish Company – Photo: americanfishco.com/gallery, Nigel Max Edge – Photo: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Authorities say the alleged gunman in a mass shooting at a North Carolina waterfront restaurant — which left three people dead and...

Tentative decrease in Medicaid reimbursement rates announced by N.C. Department of Health

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human services has announced a tentative decrease on reimbursement rates for those who have Medicaid. As of Oct. 1, Medicaid reimbursement rates are being reduced by 3-10%,...

In About 14,000 Cases a Year, CO Courts Approved Taking People’s Wages Due To Unpaid Medical Bills

by Rae Ellen Bichell Stacey Knoll thought the court summons she received was a scam. She didn’t remember getting any medical bills from Montrose Regional Health, a nonprofit hospital, after a 2020 emergency room visit. So she was shocked when,...

North Carolina ACLU sues New Hanover County Clerk of Court over public records

The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed suit against New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Jan Kennedy on Wednesday. The ACLU says it took legal action to compel Kennedy to turn over public records. The ACLU is asking for records...

MusiCares Shares Findings From 2025 Wellness In Music Survey

MusiCares has shared the results from its annual “Wellness In Music Survey.” This year’s findings from the nearly 3,200 responses were unpacked in a new op-ed by MusiCares Executive Director Theresa Wolters. Read the full article here. According...

North Carolina leaders react to government shutdown

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — At midnight on Wednesday, October 1, the government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach a consensus and missed the deadline for funding the government until November 21. North Carolina leaders weighed in, sharing their...

Thousands in Colorado face unexpected medical bills and wage garnishment

DENVER | Stacey Knoll thought the court summons she received was a scam. She didn’t remember getting any medical bills from Montrose Regional Health, a nonprofit hospital, after a 2020 emergency room visit. Sign up for our free newsletter to...