RALEIGH, N.C. () — As we get more consistently warmer days, we are about to see an invasion that happens only once every 17 years.For almost two decades, they’ve been maturing underground, sucking sap from tree roots.But before they can make an appearance, they need the ground warm enough for them to emerge.Millions of cicadas will burst forth once the days are consistently 64 degrees or warmer for several weeks, usually in mid-April to mid-May.Some people have fears they’ll swarm like locusts, which periodically sweep through places overseas eating everything in sight, but that’s not what...…RALEIGH, N.C. () — As we get more consistently warmer days, we are about to see an invasion that happens only once every 17 years.For almost two decades, they’ve been maturing underground, sucking sap from tree roots.But before they can make an appearance, they need the ground warm enough for them to emerge.Millions of cicadas will burst forth once the days are consistently 64 degrees or warmer for several weeks, usually in mid-April to mid-May.Some people have fears they’ll swarm like locusts, which periodically sweep through places overseas eating everything in sight, but that’s not what...WW…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)– Scores of Medicaid patients are at risk and millions of dollars were given to non-qualified providers– that’s the conclusion of a scathing report by the state auditor. The state of North Carolina spends $14 billion a year on Medicaid services to provide over 2 million people with care they couldn’t normally afford. It’s all overseen by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. An audit from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office says NCDHHS failed to properly check qualifications of providers and sent $15 million in payments to   Auditor Beth Wood said providers are...…RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)– Scores of Medicaid patients are at risk and millions of dollars were given to non-qualified providers– that’s the conclusion of a scathing report by the state auditor. The state of North Carolina spends $14 billion a year on Medicaid services to provide over 2 million people with care they couldn’t normally afford. It’s all overseen by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. An audit from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office says NCDHHS failed to properly check qualifications of providers and sent $15 million in payments to   Auditor Beth Wood said providers are...WW…