In 2024, Medicaid providers in Claremont billed $905,422 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category, representing an 88.6% increase from the prior year.

Medicaid payments for Dental Services in Hudson saw a 54.6% jump in 2024, signaling shifts in patterns of reimbursement and service use.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Glen Alpine billed $206,878 for Evaluation and Management services, a 14.3% rise from the prior year.

In 2024, Taylorsville Medicaid providers submitted $1,314,022 in claims related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment, up 2.1% from the prior year.

Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in Newton increased by 31.5% in 2024, highlighting shifts in both usage and reimbursement models.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Maiden billed $570,197 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, marking an 88.5% increase compared with the prior year.

Medicaid reimbursements for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services in Hickory reached $10,479,305 in 2024, marking a 25.6% rise compared with the prior year.

Providers in Valdese submitted $140,134 in Medicaid claims for Evaluation and Management services in 2024, reflecting a 48.9% increase from the prior year.

Medicaid payments for the Evaluation and Management category in Lenoir reached $6.2 million in 2024, rising 5.5% amid shifts in service use and reimbursement.

Drexel saw a 6.7% increase in Medicaid disbursements for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment category in 2024, signaling shifts in service utilization and payment trends.

Morganton Medicaid providers reported $12,445,463 in billings for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in 2024, reflecting a 13.8% gain compared with the prior year.

The week starting Monday, April 13 will feature action from these former City of Hickory area high school stars.

Morganton Medicaid providers submitted at least $52,652 in claims for services tied to COVID-19 through HCPCS codes in 2024, with 49.5% of these virus-specific costs incurred during the primary pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

Sunday, April 12 will feature competition from these former City of Hickory area high school standouts.

Caldwell County has issued a countywide burn ban due to heightened wildfire risks caused by drought conditions and hurricane debris. Residents are urged not to conduct any open burning except for careful use of outdoor grills. Local education data also…

These ex-City of Hickory area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, April 11.

Congressman Pat Harrigan addressed topics including tax cuts for working families, national security concerns involving classified information, and ongoing support for veterans in a series of posts dated April 9, 2026.

Frye Regional Medical Center has honored Kimberly Eckard and Matthew Rhyne with its quarterly DAISY Awards for outstanding nursing care. Both were recognized for their compassion toward patients during challenging times.

A water main break near Pyramid Road and Mounira Avenue has disrupted service for local customers. Repairs are underway, with completion expected by early afternoon. Residents can contact Burke County Water for more information.

The Burke County Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on April 14 in Morganton regarding two zoning requests—a variance for a garage and a special use permit for motocross events. Citizens are invited to submit written comments by…