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Tropical Storm Warning issued for eastern Polk
Tryon, Columbus, Saluda governments declare state of emergency POLK COUNTY—A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued in eastern Polk County, including Saluda and Columbus, as Hurricane Helene approaches southwest Florida. A Tropical Storm Watch and Flood Watch are still in effect throughout western North Carolina and the Upstate. Tryon, Columbus and Saluda officials declared a […] The post Tropical Storm Warning issued for eastern Polk appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Buncombe County officials urge residents to stay in and conserve resources
At a press conference Saturday morning, Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder acknowledged that many people in the area are without cell service and waiting anxiously to hear from loved ones. “We beg you to please not call our 911 centers with questions," Pinder said. The county plans to open a...
Buncombe’s lawsuit against HCA highlights struggle of patients in rural WNC hospitals
An “unnecessary” medical process is doubling costs for some rural hospital patients and adding to emergency room overcrowding at Asheville’s Mission Hospital, according to a lawsuit moved to federal court this month. Buncombe County government leaders initially filed the lawsuit against health care giant HCA – Mission’s...
NCDEQ seeks public comment on 2024 Broad River Basin Plan
POLK COUNTY—The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources is inviting public feedback on the 2024 Broad River Basin Plan. The comment period is open until October 17, 2024. A draft of the plan can be found at www.deq.nc.gov. The basin’s land cover is a mix of forest, agriculture, and development, with […] The post NCDEQ seeks public comment on 2024 Broad River Basin Plan appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
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