Thursday, Aug. 13: Race of Underdogs + Hospital Monopolies + Conservationists vs. Forest Service

from Wake Up, Asheville! · host Matt Peiken

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Analysis: In District 11, it's now Underdog v. UnderdogHospital monopolies raise prices, with Mission Hospital Asheville charging double knee surgery costsBuncombe voters to decide $70M affordable housing, open space bondsThe Park Service is removing trees downed by Helene. Conservationists are asking them to stopAsheville High history teacher Tracey Barrett named North Carolina History Teacher of the Year

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