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CEO tells staff that hospital has issued a plan of correction; implies ‘unusual’ inspection last month was connected to ‘outside pressure.’
One year ago, Western North Carolina was pummeled by Hurricane Helene, claiming 108 lives, displacing families and leaving behind millions of cubic yards of debris that will cost billions to clean up.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
The scars from Helene may be slowly healing, but many people are still working to rebuild their homes, livelihoods and sense of normalcy.
One year later, Blue Ridge Public Radio has been talking to community members about their experiences, what issues rose to the top and where we stand today.
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The order is to be implemented at school libraries on military bases in Kentucky, Virginia, Italy and Japan. Students and their families claimed their First Amendment rights had been violated when officials removed the books to comply with President Trump's executive orders.
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The government shutdown's economic impact has been limited so far, but experts warn the costs -- and its burden on Americans -- could grow with time.
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Asheville received $1.3 million for the first time in the university’s history. It will support first-generation, low income, and students with disabilities. Western Carolina University also received two TRIO grants worth a combined $2.8 million to support STEM students who are first-gen and low-income and support 100 eligible students annually in the TRIO Disabled Student Support Services program. -
Sanction would be third for hospital since HCA purchase in 2019
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The National Flood Insurance Program expired after Congress and President Trump failed to reauthorize the program.
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Health officials say an adult in the western part of the state died from flu complications in early October and are urging residents to get vaccinated as respiratory virus season begins. -
The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has granted the grocery chain a special use permit for the site which was devastated by Hurricane Helene. -
While no cases have been reported in Western North Carolina, health departments across the state have been monitoring the outbreak and urging residents to check their vaccination status.
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