Authorities have announced that two lanes of Interstate 40 will reopen by March 1, allowing for reduced-speed, two-way traffic through the area. While this marks a significant step forward in the project, officials emphasize that the roadway will remain an active...
UnitedHealthcare Fined $3.4 Million Over Balance Billing Practices in North Carolina
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has fined UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina Inc. and its affiliate UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $3.4 million following a multi-year investigation into the companies' claims handling practices related to...
U.S. Job Market Sees Modest Growth in January; Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.0%
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment gains were reported in health care, retail trade, and social...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Investigates PowerSchool Data Breach
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced yesterday that he is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that impacted more than 62.4 million current and former students and teachers across the country, including nearly 4 million people in North...
Crayola Brings Back Retired Crayon Colors for Limited Edition Release
Easton, PA – For the first time in its 122-year history, Crayola is reintroducing eight retired crayon colors, responding to years of fan requests. The Limited Edition Retired Colors 8-Count Crayon Pack will include nostalgic favorites such as Dandelion, Blizzard...
Taylorsville woman wins first $5 million prize in scratch-off game
RALEIGH – Patricia Osborne of Taylorsville tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $5 million top prize in the Millionaire Bucks game. Osborne bought her lucky $30 ticket from Market Basket on N.C. 16 North in Conover. When Osborne arrived at...
For first time, North Carolinians can bet on the Super Bowl
RALEIGH – For the first time, North Carolinians can place legal bets on the Super Bowl, choosing if they want to fly with the Eagles or ride with the Chiefs. Sunday's Super Bowl will be the first since the N.C. State Lottery Commission approved the start of sports...
Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to March 10, 2025, for individuals affected by Hurricane Helene in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Applications can be submitted...
Waffle House Implements Temporary Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Costs
Waffle House has introduced a temporary 50-cent surcharge per egg due to rising egg prices driven by a nationwide supply shortage. Signs posted in the Georgia-based restaurant chain’s locations cite the ongoing price surge, attributed to an aggressive strain of avian...
Cabinet Health Recalls Medicine Bottles Sold on Amazon Due to Child Safety Concern
Washington, D.C. – Cabinet Health has issued a recall for its 4 oz. refillable medicine bottles due to a failure to maintain child-resistant closures, posing a risk of child poisoning. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the plastic lid’s closure can...