“Precious Cargo” Campaign Works to Reduce Heatstroke Deaths

Aug 10, 2015

A simple piece of paper might help reduce heatstroke deaths: that’s the hope of some groups here in Transylvania County. Back in June, Chris Biecker, director of Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and chairman of the Transylvania County Board of Health, and his wife Suzy...

WIC Helps Local Families Access Healthy Foods

Jul 20, 2015

Low-income families can get help putting healthy food on their tables through the Transylvania County WIC Program. Because good nutrition is so important for young children—even before birth—WIC helps families make healthy eating choices, stretch their grocery budgets...