www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-09-11 19:11:34

SUMMARY: Doctors are increasingly adding extra fees for paperwork, prescriptions, and additional questions during visits. Susan Cruz was charged $45 for a copy of her eyeglass prescription, despite federal rules from 2021 and 2024 requiring eye doctors to provide prescriptions for free. Whitney Darnell noticed signs warning that discussing extra issues during annual checkups could incur additional fees, intended to keep appointments timely. Consumers Checkbook reports that extra charges like facility and administrative fees are becoming common, advising patients to ask about fees upfront. Patients are urged to be cautious and remind providers of their rights to avoid unnecessary costs.

Patients are getting hit with fees for paperwork, getting a copy of a prescription, even fees for asking a question. WRAL News shares some things you can do to avoid the extra costs.

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ncnewsline.com – Brandon Kingdollar – 2025-09-11 04:30:00

SUMMARY: On Sept. 10, 2025, Gov. Josh Stein addressed the North Carolina AFL-CIO convention, advocating for an economy benefiting all, emphasizing affordable housing, education, child care, and workforce development to reduce living costs. He highlighted NC’s top U.S. business ranking and job growth but stressed the need to support working families and educators with better pay and funding. Stein condemned federal cuts affecting veterans and public services, launching the Join NC initiative to recruit displaced federal workers. He praised union efforts, awarded AFL-CIO president MaryBe McMillan, and announced film industry grants, urging more local investment. Stein also condemned violence against a Ukrainian refugee and called for public safety improvements.

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ncnewsline.com – Clayton Henkel – 2025-09-10 05:38:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s 10 Republican U.S. House members demand the removal of Magistrate Teresa Stokes, who released repeat offender DeCarlos Brown Jr., accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail. Brown, with 14 prior charges, was free on a misdemeanor-related promise to appear in court. Congressman Tim Moore condemned Stokes for failing to protect the public. State Auditor Dave Boliek announced an immediate investigation into Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) safety protocols. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles condemned the attack and pledged enhanced policing. Lyles recently won the Democratic primary and will face Republican and Libertarian opponents in November, with crime a key issue.

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