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WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina-based clinical laboratory services company has agreed to pay approximately $43 million to resolve allegations that it billed for medically unnecessary lab tests, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday.

Asheville -- Asheville Humane Society -- April 24, 2020: Our Community Solutions team had their first no-contact supply drive-thru this week!

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 28, 2020 

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina have charged a man with murder after finding the body of a slain woman in the trunk of a car he was driving, authorities said.

Raleigh -- Press Release North Carolina Governor Apr 24, 2020: Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Brenda Henson, age 68, and Robert Metcalfe, age 47.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is extending phone hours and adding more staff to respond to the growing number of people seeking help with unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Raleigh -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services April 26, 2020 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has reported its biggest one-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases as the state continues to increase testing efforts.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government: Meet Taskforce 614 “The right people for the job don’t always come from the same background,” explains Alex McKnight, who transitioned from HHS to use his previous 911 Call Center experience to train and supervise a group of repurposed employees.