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Cathey's Creek flows past the Brevard water plant in Transylvania County, the city's only source of drinking water. Cleanup of lead contamination from a police shooting range near the city has drawn federal prosecution of a city official. Frank Taylor / Carolina Public Press
Posted inEnvironment

Gauging the lead threat in NC waters and aquatic life

by Dan DeWitt November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Upcoming federal trial of Brevard city official over handling of lead contamination highlights a concern that affects other NC communities.

Posted inEnvironment

Select public game lands targeted for NC Sunday hunting

by Jack Igelman October 28, 2020October 28, 2020
Henderson County, NC, COVID-19 long-term care outbreak rescue squad strike team.
Posted inHealth

Congregate outbreaks pose key challenge for NC mountain health care

by Neil Cotiaux August 11, 2020August 11, 2020
Jenefer McArthur wears a masks and talks with election officials through a clear partition as she signs in to cast her vote Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Enka/Candler library in Buncombe County. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press
Posted inElections

Underdog wins congressional primary in election under pandemic’s shadow

by Jordan Wilkie June 24, 2020September 29, 2020
Foster NC Department of Health and Human Services
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Coronavirus tears through NC nursing homes, state won’t say which ones

by NC Watchdog Reporting Network April 24, 2020July 7, 2020

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