| Tipoffs for Asheville, North Carolina (State) Newsletter for Thursday October 03, 2024 ( 2 items ) |
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GWU Media Tip Sheet Dangers of Flood Waters and Contamination Following Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Hurricane Helene flooded towns and cities in its path.
As residents continue to clean up, the health dangers of standing water and the lack of drinking water is now a concern.
Flood waters often can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals and even sewage which can make people vulnerable to infectious diseases. Flood waters can cause skin irritation and rashes.
The Washington Post reports, residents in Asheville, N
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: North Carolina's August County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 49 of North Carolina's counties in August 2024, decreased in 29, and remained unchanged in 22. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.4 percent while Dare County had the lowest at 3.3 percent. Six of the state's metro areas experienced rate increases, five decreased, and four remained unchanged. Among t
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