Investigation: NC adult care homes system under fire, with oversight inconsistent, unreliable
6-month investigation of adult care homes shows spectrum of serious problems, ‘gaping hole’ in NC oversight of housing for those with mental illness.…more
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With WNC doctor shortage, state budget boosts mountain medical training
State budget increases funding for UNC Medical School’s Asheville campus and other programs, hoping to keep more health professionals in WNC.…more
CBO not keeping count of calls for public hearings, contrary to social media hoax
Hoax has concerned citizens flooding the phones of Congressional Budget Office instead of directing their efforts where they might be more constructive.…more
Asheville faces array of options in redistricting bill
Amendment from Rep. Brian Turner gets bipartisan backing to let independent commission draw new districts, which would be unprecedented in NC.…more
Legislators pass budget, prepare to override expected veto
WNC lawmakers divided along partisan lines over budget cuts to spending and taxes. General Assembly expected to look at Asheville districts this week.…more