Old North News

Publication questions if Democratic Cumberland senator meets residency requirement to represent District 21

By Charmaine Little | Sep 12, 2020

The question of whether Sen. Robert "Ben" Clark (D-Cumberland) actually lives in the area he represents, District 21, is still unanswered, according to The Carolina Journal.

Financial relief coming to Tyrrell County after massive debt for water tank loan

By Charmaine Little | Jun 16, 2020

Tyrrell County will receive some financial relief as it faces millions of dollars in debt following a loan for a reverse osmosis water plant, Carolina Journal reported on June 3.

New COVID-19 EBT plan will feed 800,000 students

By Charmaine Little | May 2, 2020

More than 800,000 children will now be receiving food benefits via the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as schools remain closed due to COVID-19, according to Neuse News.

Medicare launch for February still has brewing questions over funding and more

By Charmaine Little | Nov 29, 2019

A shift in North Carolina’s Medicaid program is sparking cynicism while doctors and hospitals are concerned it’s too early, according to The Associated Press.