From our readers: “Smoking”
Reader Tad Little launches our “Reader Photo” feature with this view of the Arden Progress Energy plant across a misty Lake Julian. Progress Energy made news recently……more
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WNC’s rural schools face added stress in state budget woes
The region’s most rural and mountainous school systems face unique challenges as the state works to close a $2.4 billion budget shortfall. After years of cutbacks, more……more
Photo Essay: From the lunchroom to the classroom
School systems across the state are bracing for state budget cuts, just as federal stimulus money also disappears. Carolina Public Press goes inside the Macon County Schools……more
North Carolina’s budget woes mean hard days ahead for WNC’s public, private workers
The debate on state-budget related job losses is in full swing. Economic incentive programs were targeted early on, only to be saved by Gov. Bev Perdue. Now,……more
MAHEC explores how politics, economics shape regional attitudes and patient care
From the Web: MAHEC Mountain Area Health Education Center’s Diversity Resource Council presents a free lunch session, “Values of Traditional Appalachian Culture and Economic Roots,” on Thursday, …more