Opioid Report: Need More of the Same

Buncombe County's Opioid Settlement Planning Report made recommendations for spending $16,177,778 the county will be receiving over 17 years. Not much new was recommended; rather, the report gave the impression that the county only needs to drastically expand services it now provides, like Medication-Assisted Treatment and naloxone distribution.

Congressman Brings Services To Rural Communities

Tommy Laughter, Field Representative for Congressman Edwards, fielded Madison County constituent questions last week. Field Representative Laughter setup and operated from Congressman Edwards’ mobile office in front of the Madison County Administrative Offices across from Madison High School. The mobile office is a new capability that enables the congressman to reach residents in the most […]

Local Restaurant Closes To Fix Numerous Health Violations

A health inspection by a Buncombe County health inspector gave the restaurant a 72 rating with 56 violations, including 15 critical.