North Carolina has lost 12 rural hospitals since 2005, Medicaid cuts could worsen the trend
Since 2005, North Carolina lost 12 rural hospitals. Three hospitals closed in 2017. The most recent closure was the 43-bed Martin General Hospital in 2023.
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Black Cove Fire in Polk County, N.C. is 17 percent contained as of Wednesday night
Fire managers and emergency officials will attend a community meeting held by the Town of Saluda Thursday March 27, at 6 p.m.
South Carolina has lost 4 rural hospitals since 2010, Medicaid cuts could worsen the trend
The hospitals that closed were Bamberg County Memorial in Bamberg, Southern Palmetto Hospital in Barnwell, Marlboro Park Hospital in Bennettsville, and Fairfield Memorial in Winnsboro.
South Carolina currently has 24 rural hospitals that are open.
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North Carolina recently launched a website encouraging recently displaced federal workers or Hurricane Helene to work for state government, according to a recent statement from Governor Josh Stein's office.
“If you have recently been displaced from your career of service, North Carolina encourages you to apply,” said Office
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