Mission Hospital’s Lifeline: How Water Tankers Kept the System Running Post-Hurricane
After Hurricane Helene threw many North Carolinians into a chaos of water, water everywhere without a drop to drink, a brigade of shiny silver tankers circulating on I-26 was a strong symbol that engineering and human compassion would triumph over a potential sanitation nightmare.
Local Panda Expresses to Fundraise for Dysautonomia Research
Dysautonomia International has declared October 18 Dysautonomia Day. Organizations across North America will be raising funds to advance research and education, and Asheville's Panda Expresses are the only two signed up to participate in the area.
Helene’s Agricultural Impact in and around Buncombe
Buncombe County's livestock were not hit hard by the storm, mainly because there are very few large farms within the county lines. Haywood County had it worse. In Henderson County, over half the year's apple crop was destroyed. Madison County's ag extension could not be reached by phone.
LOTSAR, Supporting Research to Increase Affordable Housing Stock
LOTSAR is supporting a variety of research projects that inform public policy decisions about which strategies will be effective in creating more affordable housing.
Prepping Always in Style at Carolina Readiness Supply
Few lives are immune to disaster. The prepper's question is: When it strikes, do you want to be a helper or a victim? The Sterretts at Carolina Readiness Supply in Waynesville sell a lot of prepper supplies and help people who may be anxious about starting to find ways they can become more self-sufficient at their own pace.
Changing of the Seasons at Hot Springs Pools
Ivan Shingleton, manager at Hot Springs Pools & Spas' Asheville office, talks about closing down pools and preparing for sauna season.
Noel Honored for Compassionate Care
Peggy Noel grew up loving the elderly enough to take action to address gaps in care. She founded MemoryCare not only to provide affordable geriatric care, but to help train family caregivers. Her life of service is now being honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Philly Italian Subs and Pasta: A Culinary Gem in Asheville
Howard Knepper insists on using the best marinara, meats, and bread in the world. Business has been so good at Philly Italian Subs and Pasta, he opened a franchise in Atlanta.
New Owner Continues Legacy of Preserving Memories
On the cusp of retirement, Ralph Squiers of Videomaster Productions looks back on 38 years of preserving customers' precious memories as one after another recording medium became obsolete. At the helm now is Elliot Kulwiec, owner of Ball Photo.
The Vision Behind Biltmore’s Vision
Robert Bishop started his own business so he could live every day by his values, high among which is treating people with care. As he nears the 30-year mark, he thanks the Lord that he's been able to make a living doing so.