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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is challenging new federal guidance that changes how medically frail Medicaid recipients may qualify for an exemption from an upcoming work requirement. Jackson says the revised North Carolina Medicaid work requirement guidance could force the state and county social services departments to create new eligibility procedures after months of preparing under a different federal interpretation. Medically Frail Recipients Face Additional Test Federal law includes an exemption from the 80-hour-per-month

Drivers traveling through downtown Carthage should prepare for traffic changes as two major roadwork projects move closer to construction. The upcoming Carthage roadwork projects include the first phase of downtown improvements around the courthouse circle and repairs to damaged underground infrastructure along Summit Street. Courthouse Circle Construction Expected in Late August Carthage Town Manager Emily Yopp recently updated the Board of Commissioners on preparations for the downtown revitalization project. Construction is expected to begin in

Moore County Schools is warning parents, employees and community members about phishing attempts involving compromised district employee email accounts. The Moore County Schools email scam reportedly involves messages advertising estate sales or other items for sale on behalf of third parties. School officials said employees will not use their district email accounts to advertise outside sales or solicit payments for people who are not associated with the school system. Compromised School Accounts Secured In a
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