David Garrett did not know what radon was until a friend at the health department suggested that he pick up a free radon testing kit. "I hung it up right away," the Springfield Twp. resident said, adding that he was shocked when he received the...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/27/2007

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from degrading uranium in bedrock, soil and water. It enters our homes through basements and crawl spaces and accumulates. The only way to know whether or not you have radon in your home is to...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/20/2007

North Carolina Radon Program is offering two radon training courses in Asheville this month for people such as home inspectors who are seeking radon proficiency certification. The "Radon Measurement Training" course will be offered June 26-28, and...[Read More]

Date Published: 06/04/2007

One participant in the Fletcher relay said she got involved to raise awareness about the dangers of radon. She noted that the area has very high levels of radon, and not many people are aware of its dangers or that it...[Read More]

Date Published: 07/07/2008