Blue Cross Faces Likely Fines Over NC Tech Problems
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says Blue Cross and Blue Shield could incur millions in penalties due to technology failures causing coverage and payment disruptions for thousands. While nationwide ACA enrollments were fixed in two months, NC issues persisted longer, prompting strong public criticism. Blue Cross cites progress, noting most enrollments resolved and 15 percent of 3.9 million customers affected.
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News & Observer
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State election board probes Durham provisional ballots
The North Carolina State Board of Elections investigates inconsistencies with provisional ballots from Durham County's March 15 primary. Possible removal of more than 1,000 ballots won’t change any race outcomes, though officials seek to determine which of 1,039 approved provisional ballots should count.
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Durham
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Durham County Elections
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Mentors honored at Gaston program luncheon
The mentoring program begun in 1992 now reaches many county youths. South Point senior Reginald Dawkins won the Paul Fuller Scholarship, a $1,000 renewable award named for an early mentor who died in 1997, with mentor Van Hawkins by his side. Dawkins will study instrumental music education at Western Carolina University this fall.
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Gaston County
Agents raid 115 sites for illegal gaming in North Carolina
State agents led a statewide operation named Cannonball targeting 115 businesses suspected of illegal gaming. Undercover work found machine payouts to patrons who bet and won money. Most sites held ABC Commission permits, with possible fines or permit suspensions for violations.
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State Bureau of Investigation
ABC Commission
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Lorraine Ann Warren obituary in Mount Holly
Lorraine Ann Warren age 74 died May 4 2016. Memorial services planned for 2 p.m. Monday at Spiritual Guidance Holiness Church 609 E Charlotte Hwy Mount Holly. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service.
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Lorraine Ann Warren
Spiritual Guidance Holiness Church
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Bowman and Honeycutt Death Notices in North Carolina
Shirley Bowman 78 of Cherryville died May 5 2016 at her home funeral plans pending with Stamey Cherryville Funeral Home. Patsy N Honeycutt 85 of Belmont died May 4 2016 at home arrangements pending with McLean Funeral Directors Belmont.
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Shirley Jane Smith Bowman
Stamey- Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Belmont
Patsy
Pat” N. Honeycutt
McLean Funeral Directors
Wreck leaves teen injured after crash with longtime friend
Guenther, a junior high student, was riding with Billy Todd Owings when their 2002 Dodge pickup wrecked. Guenther recalls Owings, his best friend for 22 years, abandoning him as medics and bystanders helped. Owings, 41, reportedly walked away from the scene a quarter mile away.
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Best Friend Says He Was Abandoned After Wreck
Michael Guenther details a truck crash near Upper Stanley and Blacksnake roads that left him injured and led to a felony hit and run charge against Owings. Owings blew nearly twice the limit hours later, refused a field test, and had a 30 day license revocation. Guenther notes a 22 year friendship tested by the incident.
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Upper Stanley
Blacksnake
Stanley
Tranquility Place
Owings
Local arrest reports list four suspects and charges
Crystal Denise Seigler, 25, of Dallas and Victoria Leigh Stewart, 19, and Anthony Bernard Smith, 23, of Gastonia along with Robert Earl Townsend, 24, of Gastonia face narcotic and court violation charges. The records cite addresses, times, and alleged offenses including drug violations and larceny shoplifting. The incidents occurred at multiple locations in Gaston County including 1400 E Franklin Blvd and 197 New Hope Drive.
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Townsend
Robert Earl
Conrad Ave
Gastonia
New Hope Drive
Multiple Gaston County arrests reported in police blotter
Police records list warrants and detentions across Gaston County. Individuals include Robert Ervin Jenkins 57 of 805 W Airline Ave Gastonia and Joshua Derris Samples 24 of 152 8th Ave Cramerton for listed offenses such as burglary and driving while impaired.
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Robert Ervin
Airline Ave
Gastonia
Peggy Sue Drive
Joshua Derris
8Th Ave
Cramerton
North Main Street
McAdenville Road
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