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REGIONAL: Public meeting set for proposed Wadesboro Bypass
WADESBORO – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites the public to learn more about a project in development to build a freeway on a new location between Polkton and Lilesville in Anson County. The Department is starting up environmental studies on possible corridor options to help improve congestion near Wadesboro and boost traffic flow and freight […] The post REGIONAL: Public meeting set for proposed Wadesboro Bypass appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Medicaid enrollment soars in North Carolina after expansion
We're nearing the six-month mark since North Carolina opened up enrollment to its expanded Medicaid program. Since December, 448,242 North Carolinians have been added to the rolls for full coverage, the state Department of Health and Human Services tells Axios. Why it matters: The expansion meant that another 600,000 residents...
2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Economic Impact Analysis
The decision to locate the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway generated the following estimated impacts for the State of North Carolina:. • Increased the value of the statewide economy by $42.4 million. • Increased statewide labor income by $27.9 million. • Created 625 jobs for North Carolinians.
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