Joyce Waddell
Coverage of Joyce Waddell in the Nexus archive.
- Free school supplies, health screenings offered at Charlotte back-to-school fair
The C.W. Williams Community Health Center in Charlotte will host its 12th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on August 8, offering free school supplies, health screenings, and low-cost medical and dental services. The event includes free bookbags, food, music, games, and vendor booths, with free health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, and HIV. Uninsured individuals can access discounted physicals, dental cleanings, and free immunizations for children under 18.
- NC Senate approves controversial elections bill along party lines
The North Carolina Senate passed two elections bills, with House Bill 958 drawing controversy for provisions like reducing early voting periods and requiring post-election audits. The bills passed along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing, citing election security versus a 'power grab.'
- Sweating that next electric bill? NC Senate Democrats say these bills could help.
North Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. DeAndrea Salvador and Sen. Natalie Murdock, have introduced Senate Bill 1027 to prevent utility disconnections during heat emergencies amid rising energy costs. Over 353,000 households faced disconnection risks in May, with vulnerable populations like seniors and those with chronic illnesses disproportionately affected.