Three candidates for Buncombe County Board of Commissioners gathered at the May 10 Council of Independent Business Owners meeting to lay out their vision for the county’s future direction.
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Letter: Syringe exchange programs save lives
“Syringe service programs are the primary drivers behind the reduction of overdose and hepatitis C-related deaths.”
New Waste Pro contract on May 21 Commission agenda
Under the new contract, according to a presentation by county Solid Waste Director Dane Pedersen available before the meeting, all customers would receive trash and recycling containers from Waste Pro as part of a $19.21 monthly service fee. Currently, customers pay a $16.08 base fee and can rent containers for an optional $3.80 per month.
Letter: Syringe exchanges save lives
“I applaud Shannon Spencer’s efforts to save lives.”
