Government

State Rep. Shelly Willingham has introduced a bill in the North Carolina House to give the Conetoe mayor the ability to vote on all Board of Commissioners matters.

Sen. Norman W. Sanderson has introduced legislation in the North Carolina Senate aimed at reforming regulations for cosmetology and natural hair care practitioners.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Roanoke Rapids submitted $8,841,818 in claims for National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, an increase of 114.3% over the prior year.

There was one company in a city associated with Craven County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in March, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

There was one company in a city associated with Craven County that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Beaufort County received first place in writing at this year’s NC3C Excellence in Communications Awards for a story on animal adoption. The honor comes amid rising competition among local government communicators statewide.

Beaufort County Public Works has scheduled a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for April 25 at Beaufort County Community College. Residents can safely dispose of various hazardous materials during this time but must show proof of residency. Recent data highlight ongoing challenges with college readiness among local high school students.

Medicaid-related payments for Medicine Services and Procedures in Scotland Neck increased by 15.5% in 2024, echoing shifts in both usage and reimbursement methods.

Washington Medicaid providers billed $4,018,726 for Evaluation and Management services in 2024, reflecting an 11.2% increase over the prior year.

Medicaid reimbursements associated with Evaluation and Management services climbed 69.3% in Camden for 2024, signaling shifts in both service usage and payment dynamics.