12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (204+ words) State and federal funding changes are putting new pressure on Guilford County's finances, according to the county manager's recommended budget for next year. Budget documents say a cut in federal reimbursement for food assistance programs will cost the county about…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (863+ words) The N. C. State Health Plan's Board of Trustees voted Friday to increase premiums for many of the more than 750, 000 state employees who are covered by it. State Treasurer Brad Briner said increasing premiums was necessary to help the plan reach financial…...