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North Carolina

Canton’s Sewer Costs Soar Due to Mammoth Plant – The Mountaineer

TL/DR - The Canton North Carolina Aldermen have discussed long-term plans for their wastewater treatment plant, which is oversized for the town's needs. The plant's current capacity is 2.5 million gallons per day, but the town's average use is only 1 million gallons per day. This oversizing is leading to high costs for the town, including a $9…

Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input

TL/DR - Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand the health of its residents and how improvements may be made. The survey will be used to create a health improvement plan and is required every three years for state accreditation. In the previous survey, major issues identified…

Ensuring Safety: Top 13 Driving Apps for Emergency Crew Protection

TL/DR - The West Buncombe County Fire Department in North Carolina has installed a new technology in its fire trucks and emergency response vehicles. The system, costing the department $1,300 a year, connects with popular GPS apps Waze and iMAPS when emergency vehicle lights are activated, alerting drivers of the vehicle's presence. The purpose…

Survey Ranks Asheville #1 US City for Career Starters

TL/DR - A survey by Careerminds.com, involving 3,000 people considering job relocation, has named Asheville, North Carolina, as the best city to relocate to and start a new career. The survey considered cities' economic diversification, family and lifestyle, impact of technology and AI, job transition support, and response to job market…