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The Madison County Board of Health received the 2025 Outstanding Board of Health Award from the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health.

The award recognizes the board's leadership, dedication, and expertise in managing the local health department, including its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and Tropical Storm Helene.

This comes after a year of uncertainty surrounding a potential takeover of the board by the county commissioners, which was ultimately rejected after public opposition.

MARSHALL - It's been a year of uncertainties for the Madison County Board of Health after the county commissioners proposed potentially taking over the board, but a recent recognition is a mark of honor for the local board and the county Health Department.

The Associatio

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