Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the largest health insurance provider in the state, says the legislation is not necessary to ensure adequate coverage but the primary state advocacy group for people with autism disagrees.
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From our readers: ‘Old School Bell’ in Fletcher
This old school bell is a piece of history from the original Fletcher Academy, which has been educating children in Fletcher for more than 100 years.
Posted inEducation, Politics & Government
Press release: N.C. agency launches free NC Culture App for Android to share events, news about cultural resources
The NC Culture App is a pilot project of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, which also was the first state agency to podcast and use RSS feeds. In March, the department launched a Civil War-oriented Twitter account.
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Press release: RiverLink hosting Fins & Gills Classic Fishing Tournament event May 14 on French Broad River
There will be free Shakespeare rods and reels for the first 100 kids who show up, a portable trout pond stocked with brook trout, hot dogs and storyteller Vixi Jil Glenn will spin a yarn or two from inside one of the Asheville Outdoor Center’s teepees.
Posted inEconomy, Education
Press release: WCU seeking arts, crafts and food vendors for Mountain Heritage Day, a celebration of Appalachian culture
Western Carolina University says its annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture typically attracts more than 20,000 visitors.