The Kicker: Show 3 | The future of Pisgah, Nantahala National Forests
In this episode of The Kicker: A conversation about the future of 1.1 million acres of publicly owned land making up the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests……more
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Economy
Florence adds to woes of struggling water and sewer systems
Storms worsen problems. Other areas also burdened by debts that didn’t vanish with textile jobs and population. Merged systems, modified charters possible.…more
After Florence, medical relief team serves migrant farmworkers
Migrant workers often live in poor housing conditions, lack access to health care and face injuries and illness. Natural disasters worsen these problems.…more
Regulators prepare crackdown on air and water emissions of GenX
As the Department of Environmental Quality prepares action on GenX emissions at a plant near Fayetteville, other federal and state agencies weigh options.…more
Disaster relief not available to everyone after Florence
Some disaster relief is limited to 28 counties with federal disaster declarations after Florence. But those who have evacuated to other places have options.…more