Town of Valdese issued the following announcement on Mar. 10.
From Town of Valdese Parks and Recreation:
The Valdese pool is having difficulties with air and water temperature. While the pool is still open, please be aware it may not be best suited for open swim at this time. If you have questions, please contact the pool/fitness desk at 828-874-6737.
The fitness center and gymnasium are not impacted by this.
Original source can be found here.
There were two companies in a city associated with Burke County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Alexander County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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