western north carolina

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…

TL/DR - Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now with the design review committee. The first proposed location required the felling of a tree grove, which raised concerns among residents. As a result, a new potential location at the corner of Hiawassee Street and Rankin Avenue is being…

TL/DR - Ray Bethea, a custodian at Community High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, was surprised on ABC's "Good Morning America" (GMA) as part of a segment called "Ray of Sunshine". Bethea, who has been with the school for over a decade, is known for his captain's hat and for engaging with students about their lives and struggles. GMA…

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, is launching a grant program for homeowners requiring septic repairs. The program will cover all associated costs and be available to qualifying households in Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, Yancey, and…