North Carolina

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…

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…

TL/DR - A cat named Lilly was rescued from a car seconds before it was set to be crushed at a North Carolina junkyard. The employee who found Lilly kept her with him until his shift ended and contacted Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, where his girlfriend worked; the rescue center later got a call from the junkyard about a man looking for his lost…

TL/DR - Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of March 2024. Having served in law enforcement since 1987, Davis hopes his departure will help usher in a new generation of officers. The Weaverville town manager expects to announce Davis's successor within the first few weeks of April…