North Carolina

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North Carolina Buzz: Hospital Jeopardy, Legacy Endowed Professorship, and More

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Discover the latest buzz from North Carolina, including hospital jeopardy, a prestigious professorship, and exciting updates on employment rates and judiciary appointments!

In the vibrant state of North Carolina, Asheville's Mission Hospital is facing immediate jeopardy if it doesn't address its deficiencies promptly, risking the loss of vital Medicare and Medicaid funding. Meanwhile, the Corn Growers Association has honored the legacy of Professor Ronnie W. Heiniger by establishing an endowed professorship at NC State to support Corn Extension Agronomy. UNC Health Pardee has proudly clinched the No.1 spot in North Carolina for stroke care, recognized by Healthgrades for its outstanding services.

The employment scene in North Carolina saw a steady seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5% in December 2023, reflecting national trends. On a judicial note, Judge Robert Conrad has been appointed to lead the federal judiciary's administrative arm, commencing his new role in March.

Furthermore, the art world in North Carolina witnessed a touching moment as the Ackland Art Museum at UNC returned a painting stolen by Nazis in WWII to a Jewish family. In other news, the State Health Plan board of trustees is debating the potential loss of coverage for certain medications, impacting state employees.

And in an unexpected turn of events, Asheville, North Carolina, invested in electric buses that currently remain unused, presenting a unique challenge for the city. On a lighter note, new Assistant Scouting Directors have been appointed for Prep Baseball in North Carolina, promising an exciting season ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on North Carolina's dynamic landscape!

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Conditions at Asheville's Mission Hospital pose 'immediate jeopardy ... (North Carolina Health News)

If Asheville's Mission Hospital doesn't address deficiencies quickly, it could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding.

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Professor's Legacy to Continue Through Endowed Professorship (NC State CALS)

The Corn Growers Association of North Carolina has established the Ronnie W. Heiniger Distinguished Chair in Corn Extension Agronomy to support NC State's ...

UNC Health Pardee Ranked No. 1 in North Carolina for Stroke Care ... (Pardee Hospital)

These awards are presented based on research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource patients use to find a provider. These achievements reflect Pardee's ...

North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released (NC Dept of Commerce)

The state's seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November's revised rate. The national rate remained ...

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University of North Carolina museum returns painting stolen by ... (WLS-TV)

In North Carolina news, UNC's Ackland Art Museum returned a painting stolen by Nazis in WWII to a Jewish family.

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North Carolina Federal Judge Tapped as Top Judiciary Official (Bloomberg Law)

Judge Robert Conrad has been tapped to lead the federal judiciary's administrative arm beginning in March.

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North Carolina unemployment rate down from a year ago - Business ... (Business North Carolina)

Seasonally adjusted Total Nonfarm employment, as gathered through the monthly establishment survey, increased 2,100 to 4,951,900 in December. Major industries ...

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North Carolina judge to head US judiciary's administrative arm (Reuters)

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday said he had selected U.S. Senior District Judge Robert Conrad to serve as the new director of the ...

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State employees in North Carolina could lose coverage of Wegovy ... (WUNC)

The North Carolina State Health Plan board of trustees will consider dropping coverage of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Saxenda.

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North Carolina city spent millions on electric buses that don't run (Fox Business)

Asheville, North Carolina, spent millions to buy five electric buses in 2018. Now, three of them sit idle with no quick fixes in sight.

New Assistant Scouting Directors in North Carolina (prepbaseballreport.com)

Big day for Prep Baseball as North Carolina announces Zach Boraski and Patrick Johnson as the new Assistant Scouting Directors covering the state.

'NC Together': Election Workers Team Up for Video Project Ahead of ... (NCSBE)

Thousands of dedicated public servants across North Carolina work together to ensure elections in this state are accessible, secure, and accurate.

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North Carolina December unemployment rate 3.5%, unchanged ... (The Robesonian)

RALEIGH — The state's seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November's revised rate.

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Roberts Names North Carolina Judge Director of US Judiciary's ... (Connecticut Law Tribune)

Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad Jr. who takes office in March said he will strive for excellence in the performance of this role.

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Watch: 'Frozen' alligators brumate in North Carolina swamp (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Alligators are seen with just the tips of their noses sticking up through the water while the rest of their bodies remained under the icy surface.

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They may look frozen, but these gators aren't dead. They're just ... (The Washington Post)

Videos of “gator-cicles” — alligators that appear trapped in ice — are sparking amazement and interest in brumation, the reptilian version of hibernation.

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Alligators survive cold snap by becoming 'frozen solid' in North ... (Livescience.com)

When temperatures drop below freezing, alligators can enter a state of torpor known as brumation, as the water around them solidifies and suspends them in a ...

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North Carolina Republicans track New Hampshire primary results ... (WTVD-TV)

As Donald Trump and Nikki Haley square off in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, North Carolina Republicans are preparing for Super Tuesday and beyond.

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North Carolina's likely path to 2040 (Carolina Journal)

North Carolina is projected to rank seventh in population by 2040, exceeded only by California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

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Customizable cargo system for Jeeps made in North Carolina can ... (WNCT)

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — We live in one of the best states to explore the great outdoors but to reach some of the most spectacular spots, ...

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