Support Services Program will narrow its focus; North Carolinians will still receive needed support to address food insecurity
Published: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 @ 5:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Support Services Program, more than 35,000 households received relief payments, food, transportation to and from testing sites or additional supports to help them isolate or quarantine during the pandemic.
Published: Monday, March 29th, 2021 @ 11:59 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Vidant Hospital System dominates northeastern North Carolina. It is the largest employer and takes in about 1.3 billion dollars each year
Published: Thursday, June 27th, 2019 @ 2:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Susan Joyner Shaw Gerard, 64, of Blounts Creek, N.C. died peacefully on January 11, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. after a courageous and hard-fought battle against ovarian cancer
Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 @ 5:35 pm
By: Announcements
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
Published: Thursday, January 14th, 2016 @ 12:19 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5 to 2 to bequeath its public hospital to University Health Systems.
Published: Friday, July 24th, 2015 @ 12:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A resolution is on the Tuesday, July 7th, 2015, Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to dissolve the above described 9 member board, also known as the “Hospital Board”.
Published: Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 @ 5:07 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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The following Resolutions were duly adopted by the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), the governing body of Beaufort County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (the "County"), in a duly called regular meeting on the 7th of July, 2015.
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 @ 10:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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When Vidant agreed to lease BC Hospital, they refused to assume the liabilities that were lurking from past mismanagement, an amount estimated to be around $22 million.
Published: Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 @ 1:29 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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On June 1 at 8:30 AM the Mayor of Belhaven, Adam O’Neal will begin his second walk to Washington, DC. There will be a short ceremony beginning at 9:00 AM at the Wynn’s Gut Park on the water front in Belhaven before the walk begins.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:35 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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The Belhaven Hospital is closed, locked and being stripped of everything anyone may use to operate a hospital. Vidant the owner of the hospital business, also known as University Health Systems, presented the public with a reason.
Published: Sunday, August 10th, 2014 @ 11:25 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Vidant wasted no time padlocking the front door of Pungo District Hospital and covering up the signage around the building.
Published: Monday, July 7th, 2014 @ 9:47 am
By: Betty Murphy
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The April 1st closing date for Vidant Pungo Hospital is rapidly approaching.
Published: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 10:20 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Vidant Health, officially known as University Health Systems, is no stranger to closing rural medical facilities. Since 2010 Vidant Health has closed three medical clinics in the following counties: Dare, Pitt and Beaufort.
Published: Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 @ 6:47 am
By: Betty Murphy
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The November 4th monthly Beaufort County Commissioner's meeting started off with some strong public comments by civic leader "Buzz" Cayton stressing the need for County Commissioners to use common sense in their ongoing pursuit of new jail plans.
Published: Friday, November 15th, 2013 @ 8:38 am
By: Betty Murphy
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Here it is Tuesday evening, Sept 24, and I am driving into the quiet little town of Belhaven located in one of the most rural areas of northeast Beaufort County.
Published: Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 10:41 pm
By: Betty Murphy
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Recently, there has been a buzz about what is to become of Pungo District Hospital, now that Vidant Health, who served as a "White Knight" in 2011 and which may have extended the life of that Hospital, may be looking to cut its losses and close the facility.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2013 @ 11:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston, last week failed to persuade the House Regulatory Reform Committee to loosen up the state's certificate of need law - the statute...
Published: Saturday, April 6th, 2013 @ 12:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Larry Britt will never get answers from the Beaufort Observer that satisfy his false curiosity. Larry does not see his questioning as false because he is not principled.
Published: Sunday, December 30th, 2012 @ 11:17 pm
By: Hood Richardson
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Who is the protector of the County money? How do we make sure our County money is spent according to the budget prepared by the Commissioners?
Published: Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 @ 11:50 am
By: Hood Richardson
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Spring has arrived and families are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important - wearing a helmet is essential.
Published: Thursday, May 24th, 2012 @ 8:50 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Vidant Health announced today that Dr. David Herman, current president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer beginning July 1.
Published: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A funny thing happened on the way to register for the NC House, District 6, for Realtor Jerry Evans.
Published: Monday, February 13th, 2012 @ 10:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Effective June 2012, health care providers at Inner Banks Urgent Care in Washington will begin seeing patients at other practices throughout the county.
Published: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 @ 5:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Cindy Allen Ertle, age 62, a resident of Belhaven, died Monday evening, Jan. 23, 2012, in Ahoskie, of natural causes.
Published: Friday, January 27th, 2012 @ 7:51 am
By: Announcements
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Eight hospitals in eastern Carolina marked the "birthday" of Vidant Health by unveiling new signs today.
Published: Friday, January 27th, 2012 @ 7:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mr. Samuel Gilliam "Sammy" Broadway of 2731 Chandler Road, Vanceboro, went to be with his Lord on Jan. 16, 2012, at University Health Systems Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, following several years of declining health.
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 @ 12:38 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Joyce Marie Lewis Harrell, age 63, a resident of 1003 Pamlico St., Washington, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at University Health Systems Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 @ 12:28 am
By: Announcements
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Mrs. Paula Moore Garvin, 70, a resident of 1618 Memory Lane, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at University Health Systems-Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Sunday, January 15th, 2012 @ 4:39 am
By: Announcements
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Mr. Richard Francis Fitzgerald Jr., 72, a resident of 40 Cape Fear Drive, Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at University Health Systems-Beaufort Hospital.
Published: Sunday, January 15th, 2012 @ 4:37 am
By: Announcements
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Leon Randolph Funeral Home
Published: Friday, January 13th, 2012 @ 5:23 am
By: Announcements
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