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Simple, easy and affordable were the buzz words for the newly passed North Carolina State Health Plan benefits for teachers and state employees Tuesday.
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees has been tasked with tackling a $507 million shortfall.
The board approved a new cost-sharing bundling program to resolve claims in a lump sum payment for an ongoing health condition, a shift from making individual payments for each visit or service rendered for that health condition.

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A cold front will swing through the state Wednesday, bringing another chance for showers and storms to the region. A few storms could be strong to severe Wednesday.

After a small shower chance Thursday, the weather looks nice as we head into the weekend.

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Around North Carolina

1. 'It was very trying': Justice Riggs on delayed race experience

North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs was recently sworn in to her seat on the state’s highest court after an election dispute that dragged on almost half a year. Her opponent Jefferson Griffin this month said that he would not appeal a federal judge’s decision favoring Riggs, conceding the race.  “I’m very grateful this is settled,” Riggs said.

2. State auditor investigating Charlotte over reported settlement with police chief

North Carolina’s state auditor said Tuesday that he will investigate reports of the Charlotte City Council paying a settlement to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief. The council is reported to have voted behind closed doors May 5 to make a pre-emptive settlement for hundreds of thousands of dollars to Chief Johnny Jennings over threatening text messages from a former council member.

3. Self-driving cars to help rural communities in N.C.? Researchers look at the potential

N.C. A&T State University's transportation research and a cutting-edge driving simulator are attracting the attention of state leaders. The school is gathering data to help with research on autonomous cars and transportation planning in rural and underserved communities.

Around The Nation

1. On Capitol Hill, Trump works to persuade divided GOP to unify around his 'big, beautiful bill'

2. Trump unveils plans for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system

3. George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

Editor's Pick - 82nd Airborne honors fallen soldiers in memorial

There are several monuments at the All American Museum at Fort Bragg. They’re filled with the names of paratroopers from the legendary 82nd Airborne Division who’ve either been killed in combat or during training. Every year during the division’s celebration known as All American Week, a poignant ceremony pays a loving tribute to all the men and women named on those monuments.