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Harris & Swain Maintain Accreditation from Joint Commission
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, along with all affiliated outpatient locations, have once again earned The Joint Commission’s…
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Outlook better or worse for Mission Health? Depends on who you ask.
Mission Health parent company HCA can point to NC mountain hospital group’s progress despite adversity. But critics also have plenty…
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New NC law mandates school cellphone restrictions and social media instruction
Bipartisan support boosted NC legislation requiring public school districts to restrict cellphone use, provide social media instruction. New NC law…
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NC health care costs overhyped in national ranking. Who pays those costs is another issue.
Forbes used dubious methodology to claim NC health care costs the highest. But individuals do bear more burden for insurance…
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Learning loss after Helene. A look at two rural Western NC school districts.
NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. A close look at how schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties…
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Chantal causes widespread flooding in Central NC
Heavy rains from Tropical Depression Chantal generated severe flooding and damage to roads and property in the Piedmont and Sandhills.…
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Copper Theft Ring Busted
Five Sylva residents are facing a long list of charges after being accused of stealing copper wire from a local…
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Cochran “Officially” Retires Amid Felony Charges
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has officially retired following his recent arrest on multiple felony charges. The Swain County Board…
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Cherokee tribal authority crucial in arrest of Swain County sheriff on sexual assault charges
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochrane has been charged with multiple sex crimes as tribal, NC and federal authorities investigate. Cherokee…
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Western NC can expect to lose population after Helene. How much remains unclear.
Loss of homes and jobs, limited replacement options and general disruption after Helene make 5% to 35% population loss in…
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