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Mixed reactions to HCA’s potential noncompliance with Mission purchase agreement
Nurses and lawmakers point to ongoing problems at Mission Health. HCA spokesperson highlights successes, disputes noncompliance claims. Mixed reactions to…
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Bipartisan support moves NC mini-budget forward
Despite calls from Gov. Stein for a comprehensive budget, mini-budget to address key spending issues wins easy passage from NC…
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TWASA Lifts Water Notice
A water conservation notice for Jackson County customers has been lifted. The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority, or TWSA, ended…
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SCC’s 11th Annual Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling Date Set
Eleven years ago, the Southwestern Community College Foundation launched a bold new effort to create a fundraising event that everyone…
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Democrats’ defections doom multiple vetoes from Gov. Stein
GOP majority peels away Dems to override vetoes on controversial NC legislation on immigration detention, charter schools and other issues.…
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HCA potentially not in compliance with purchase deal for NC hospital group
Dogwood Health Trust announces that HCA compliance with 2019 Mission purchase agreement has potentially come up short for a second…
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Converting old NC furniture plant to paperware could bring jobs back to Graham County
China-based EcoKing plans to transform old Stanley furniture plant in Graham County, NC, to biodegradable paperware factory. Converting old NC…
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Lawsuit raises questions about NC school’s firing of custodian who reported safety concerns
Police charged shooting threat suspect at Drexel Elementary, not long after custodian reported safety concerns. She was fired, is now…
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Charter school forced to relocate temporarily after Chantal flooding
Desks and curriculum materials destroyed by flooding at Expedition Charter School in Hillsborough, NC, housed in historic mill by Eno…
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Fields of destruction. Central NC farmers devastated by Chantal.
Looking at damage to fields and farm infrastructure, a week after Tropical Depression Chantal caused widespread flooding across Central NC.…
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