#avlwatchdog

An excellent story from the #AVLWatchdog about the PVC pipe plant next to the French Broad River here in Asheville, and the absolute mess that occurred with Hurricane Helene... and continues to this day. https://avlwatchdog.org/20-months-after-helene-plastic-pipe-from-silver-line-factory-in-woodfin-continues-to-choke-french-broad-river/

Mission Hospital in #Asheville has had another death, as reported via the #AVLWatchdog This system used to be excellent, until purchased by the for-profit HCA, after which they cut staffing and destroyed care. It's not the staff. It's the staffing. CMS has had them under "immediate jeopardy" 4 times since 2021. https://avlwatchdog.org/patient-on-psychiatric-hold-dies-by-suicide-in-mission-hospital-emergency-department/

The standard Fox News fare of BS and partisan slurs over reality apparently targeted #Asheville a week or so ago and I had missed it. They did manage to talk only to Republicans. https://www.foxnews.com/us/charming-mountain-escape-battling-homelessness-homeowners-say-turned-postcard-city-go-zone Today, the #AVLWatchdog had a pretty good rejoinder, including the fact that one of the Repubs they had interviewed is not only running for Governor, but also the head of Trump's FEMA, which should be providing funds for the area to recover after Helene: https://avlwatchdog.org/opinion-i-spent-an-afternoon-in-downtown-asheville-and-lived-to-tell-about-it/

A great video from the #AVLWatchdog on one of the deaths at Mission Hospital since HCA purchased the system in 2019. No one is blaming the nurses. This is all down to HCA and their abysmal cost-cutting, leaving untrained, and badly over-loaded staff caring for very sick patients. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW2bJ0RCXj7/?igsh=MTZhNnd6bXM1a2Q4eA%3D%3D #Asheville #Hospital

An excellent #AVLWatchdog article about the challenges our trail system are still facing, almost 18 months after hurricane Helene. The extraordinary work of volunteers is ongoing, as is the hugely increased risks of wildfire and property damage. Thank you to everyone who does this kind of work anywhere in the world, so others can enjoy the beautiful spaces. #Asheville #MST #AT #Hiking https://avlwatchdog.org/opinion-some-trails-around-here-are-still-a-huge-mess-making-the-woods-a-fire-danger/