A parent in Yancey County wants the School Board to bring back virtual learning. Caleb Yarborough's son is immunocompromised, and he says that since the school system doesn't have a mask mandate he is concerned about his child's health. Yarborough has an online petition asking for the virtual learning option to return.
'IT'S BEEN A TRAIN WRECK,' YANCEY COUNTY PARENT SAYS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT'S MASK POLICY
Some clinics in our area are struggling to keep up with the demand for antibody treatment for COVID-19. Advent Health’s Chief Medical Officer says the treatment is time-consuming for staff. Other health providers agree they’re feeling the surge.
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS 'CAN'T ANSWER DEMAND' FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODY TREATMENT, DOCTOR SAYS
Businesses in Asheville are still struggling with staffing shortages even since federal unemployment benefits have expired. Nathan Ramsey, Director of the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board says it all comes down to supply versus demand. Right now, there are more open jobs than there are people to fill them.
SHORTAGES: WHAT'S REALLY BEHIND STAFFING PROBLEMS AT ASHEVILLE-AREA BUSINESSES?