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$3.6M for Asheville shelter beds? Could mean permanent West Asheville homeless shelter
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County commissioners are considering a $3.6 million funding request to bring new beds to area homeless shelters, and to preserve existing beds at risk of disappearing. The money could also mean a permanent space for Safe Shelter, a partnership between three area churches and Counterflow LLC, which for the last year has rotated its 20-bed shelter between the locations. Safe Shelter is eyeing the newly-emptied educational building at West Asheville's Trinity United...
GOP sees worrying signs in North Carolina governor’s race
Republicans in North Carolina are facing worrying signs in the governor’s race amid a torrent of negative headlines surrounding their candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Most polls in recent months have shown Democrat Josh Stein, the state’s attorney general, leading Robinson, an ally of former President Trump who has drawn criticism for his past rhetoric…
Nineteen ECU Health nurses recognized among Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina
Nineteen ECU Health nurses have been named part of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina by the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors. The recipients are recognized for their outstanding professional ability and contributions to improving health care services in their communities. “ECU Health nurses have devoted their careers to caring for others and serving our community with exceptional dedication,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive, ECU Health. “I am so proud of the amazing nurses recognized by the Great 100....
Most North Carolina residents express confidence in integrity and accuracy of 2024 election in new poll
A new poll finds most North Carolina voters are confident their vote will be accurately counted this year and in the integrity of the state’s election, but the poll also reveals partisan divides on those issues.
Save birds, go 'Lights Out' NC
DURHAM — The Smithsonian Migratory Birds Center previously estimated that 365 to 988 million birds are killed each year in the U.S. due to collisions with buildings. A new study that examined the outcomes for birds injured by building collisions proves that the death toll is much higher. The good news is that people across North Carolina can take action to help, starting as soon as tonight. By turning off lights at home and at work—and advocating for Lights Out policies in your own community—people...
Concerns grow over lack of EMS workers in Eastern North Carolina
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Across Eastern North Carolina, there’s growing concerns over the lack of EMS workers. The issue is affecting both volunteer and paid EMS workers, putting communities at risk. The shortage of workers is making it harder to respond to 911 calls. EMS Director of Lenoir County Murry Stroud said many rural […]
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