Author: Ellen London
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Uninsured ER visits at Virginia hospitals rose 8%
A recent state report found 13 rural hospitals in Virginia at risk of closure as coverage changes and federal policy shifts affect hospital finances.
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VA-01 Democrats question party neutrality in primary
Six VA-01 Democrats said campaign finance filings undercut the state party’s claims of neutrality in the Aug. 4 primary.
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U.S. Soldier Killed in Iraq Identified by Army
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to an Army statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville died Sunday at an air base in Irbil. The Army said it…
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N.C. elections board backs stricter mail ballot rule
Republicans said the change would strengthen election security. Democratic critics said it could disenfranchise eligible voters and be applied unevenly for political reasons.
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NC budget raises rural child care subsidy rates
North Carolina’s new budget increases rural child care subsidy rates, a change providers said could help restore staff and services.
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Lee residents urge pause on proposed data center
About 150 people attended a Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, where roughly 40 speakers opposed a proposed data center in Lower Moncure. Residents cited concerns about noise, water use, light pollution, strain on the electrical grid, and how the project was presented during rezoning. An online petition calling for a moratorium on data…
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Honolulu panel advances lower vehicle weight taxes
Council Chair Tommy Waters, who introduced the bill, said Hawaii’s high cost of living drove the proposal.
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South Carolina Lottery sends $606.8M to education
The South Carolina Lottery is one of the few legal forms of gambling in the state.
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North Carolina reports 307 cyclosporiasis cases
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by consuming food or water contaminated with a parasite.
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Hawaiʻi Child Care Access Lags as Subsidy Delays Grow
For some families, the challenge was compounded by delays in Preschool Open Doors, a Department of Human Services program that provides tuition subsidies to families earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level. Monthly subsidies range from $1,200 to $1,500.