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Settlement sends county money to fight drugs
February 29, 2024 By Lauren Corcoran
The US Government reached a historic $56 billion in cumulative agreements nationwide, the United States government has begun to distribute relief through settlements in the aftermath of various lawsuits against opioid distribution from American pharmacies. The state of North Carolina is set to receive $1.5 billion in total, announced by Attorney General Josh Stein in […]
Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It dives deep and analyzes […]