IBMA Bluegrass Live! returns to downtown Raleigh this weekend with two full days of bluegrass music from 100+ bands, a street festival and more.



IBMA Bluegrass Live! returns to Raleigh this weekend

Various artists perform at IBMA Bluegrass Live! in downtown Raleigh on Saturday.

The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

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A previous strike by sanitation employees brought a new level of attention to the topic, and that came after pushes from Durham police and fire departments for higher pay.

3 MEN FACING MURDER CHARGES IN A RALEIGH SHOOTING, WHICH HAPPENED JUST WEEKS BEFORE THE ONE AT NCCU >> TODAY, DOZENS OF DURHAM CITY EMPLOYEES RALLIED FOR MORE PAY, TAKING THEIR DEMANDS ONCE AGAIN TO CITY HALL. THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSING BONUSES RANGING FROM ONE TO $3,000 BASED ON EACH WORKER'S ANNUAL SALARY WRAL'S MONICA CASEY TAKES US INSIDE ANOTHER CONTENTIOUS MEETING THAT WAS IN A MOMENT OF LEVITY. >> CITY COUNCILS HOURS LONG DISCUSSION ABOUT THESE BONUSES WAS PUNCTUATED WITH OUTBURSTS FROM THE CROWD AND PERSONAL ATTACKS ON EACH OTHER. THEY AGREED TO SPEND 6.5 MILLION DOLLARS TOTAL ON THESE BONUSES, BUT THEY'RE STILL WORKING OUT HOW MUCH EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE WILL GET IS HE'S A >> THAT IS EVERY NEED A BRIGHT SPOT IN AN OTHERWISE TENSE MEETING. YOU GIVE ME ALL I THANK YOU, DOCTOR HYMAN, YOU'RE DOING A BEAST. AND THEN YOU COME BACK WITH A DIG AND I'M TIRED OF IT BEHIND ME. YOU KNOW, I WAS DIRECT. I WAS DIRECTLY CALLED OUT A MINUTE. I WAS DIRECTLY CALLED OUT PRESIDING CHAVEZ DIRECTLY CALLED OUT. MADAM MAYOR ARE NOT LIKELY TO YOU WILL NOT AT THIS TIME. A MAYORAL CANDIDATE, CHARLIE TO BURRESS WORKED TO LIGHTEN THE MOOD WITH SONG. YOU KNOW, ALTHOUGH PAUL. >> STAND WITH ME. >> WE JUST WANT TO COMPENSATED AND TREATED FOR. CHRIS BENJAMIN HAS BEEN ONE OF THE SANITATION WORKERS LEADING THE CHARGE FOR MORE PAY IS THE 4TH MOST DANGEROUS JOBS IN THE COUNTRY RIGHT? WE PUT A LOT SOFTER EVERY GUY. THOSE WORKERS ARE ASKING FOR HIGHER PAY AND BONUSES OF $5,000. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAME OUT TO SUPPORT THEM. THE BONUSES SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THOSE MAKING 40 TO 75,000. >> WHO SHOWED UP TO DO THEIR JOBS IN PERSON EVEN THROUGH THE PANDEMIC WHO ARE WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS. THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSAL OFFERED BONUSES BETWEEN ONE AND $3,000, DEPENDING ON SALARY CITY. COUNCILORS HAVE ASKED STAFF TO REWORK THOSE NUMBERS FOR LARGER BONUSES FOR LOWER PAID EMPLOYEES AND SMALLER BONUSES FOR THOSE AT THE HIGHER END

Durham City Council discusses proposed bonuses for employees  

From infectious disease planning to mental health spending, here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 29

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Benefits to support fertility and family-forming have historically been offered by only a small slice of employer-sponsored health care plans, but that's changing.  

Fertility and adoption services can cost thousands. More and more companies are stepping up to help.

Doctors and Nurses Are ‘Living in a Constant Crisis’ as COVID Fills Hospitals and Omicron Looms

North Carolina has one of the highest quits rates in the country, according to a study released on Friday by WalletHub. 



Study: NC has one of the highest resignation rates in the US 

North Carolina State Capitol building. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Because of coronavirus, the IRS is now allowing mid-year changes with health insurance coverage and FSA plans.

IRS changes impact medical, dependent FSAs

5 On Your Side looks into changes to your health coverage, FSA plans

According to Louise Barber at Patientco: "Every open enrollment period is an opportunity to evaluate both your financial and health care goals."

Tis the season for open enrollment

State treasurer decides "we need a change in direction."

Head of NC employee retirement funds let go

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Bill would make sure employees can use sick leave to care for a family member.