Massive volume of comments delays draft forest plan’s release
Groups disagree over what comments indicate about the public’s wishes for the future of Western North Carolina’s national forests.…more
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Federal denial of aid disheartens storm-ravaged communities, but state plans appeal
Local officials say FEMA made poor decision that will hurt residents and taxpayers trying to recover from flooding and mudslides. Hopes hinge on appeal.…more
One disaster or two? Federal decision looms for damaged counties
Two weeks after heavy rains battered mountain counties, remnants of a tropical system caused more damage. Federal aid hinges on treating it as one event.…more
Three NC counties named ‘bright spots’ of health in Appalachia
Contrary to the stereotypes of troubled mountain communities, several western counties have good health outcomes, in part because of strong community ties.…more
VA reform bill draws protesters, but response from vets mixed
Veterans groups demonstrated at the VA hospital in Asheville last week against a bill they say would privatize veterans health care. But some vets say changes are……more
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