South Asheville News

Johnson: Medicaid expansion 'biggest point of contention' in state budget negotiations

By Savannah Howe | Oct 19, 2021

Expansion of a state's Medicaid program comes with a hefty price tag, and North Carolina legislators are in gridlock over the best way to preserve access to affordable healthcare for the needy while preventing deep wounds in the state coffers.

Pratt & Whitney plan $650 million investment at Asheville site

By Savannah Howe | Nov 13, 2020

An industrial manufacturing company is planning to invest $650 million at a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Asheville.

From Yadkin Valley News

SBA financial support available to North Carolinians related to earthquake; physical damage deadline fast approaching

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

The Small Business Administration is still offering financial support to North Carolina community members affected by the Aug. 9 earthquake, but time is running out.