Medical items with text (Image used under license from shutterstock.com) WPTF Staff Medicaid expansion was recently passed by the North Carolina State Legislature. Beginning on December 1, 2023 adults from age 19 through 64 who earn 138 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines may now be eligible for Medicaid. According to the North Carolina…… Continue Reading
Person with credit card and phone (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Scammers, using tactics ranging from impersonations to investment schemes and AI, appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than ever. New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that Americans lost over $10 billion…… Continue Reading
Shovel and hard hat (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Johnston Community College broke ground for an advanced manufacturing training center earlier this week. Local boosters believe the new building will help more people prepare for jobs after college. Reid Williams, president of the Interstate 40/Interstate 95 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance,…… Continue Reading
Farmer caring for crop (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart Shawn Harding, president of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, was the guest on this week’s edition of ‘Carolina Newsmakers’ with Don Curtis, where he discussed the state of Agriculture in North Carolina. Amid a rapidly changing economic landscape, with the decline of traditional…… Continue Reading
Dog (Image used under license from Shutterstock.com) Anthony DeHart The Wake County Animal Center continues to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year. The center is at full capacity, and urging people to consider adopting a new furry friend. Megan Frost, community outreach manager for the center, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF…… Continue Reading
Wake Tech Entrance Sign (Photo Credit: Anthony DeHart, WPTF/Curtis Media) Anthony DeHart The COVID-19 pandemic forced most students and educators to transition to online learning. The head of North Carolina’s largest community college, Wake Tech President Scott Ralls, says this sudden transition to remote education provided a learning opportunity about the pros and cons of…… Continue Reading