North Carolina Mountain Town Is Doing Something About Surging Crime
When I was going to college over at Western Carolina University this mountain town was a place we could go for dinner or shopping. Then we felt safe. Now, Asheville is a town of 90,000 people and sadly seeing an increase in crime. This North Carolina mountain town is now doing something about surging crime.
The city of Asheville has approved a 60 day initiative that will take “targeted steps” to shore up public safety. I honestly did not know crime had gotten this bad in a town that I used to love to go to every weekend. Back then, downtown Asheville was all about peace and love. Fox News reports aggravated assault rose by 21.8 percent and robbery by 20 percent.
The city of Asheville reportedly says they plan to increase law enforcement downtown with foot, bike and vehicle patrols. There are also plans underway to do some clean up of litter, needles and biological waste. To learn more get all the details from MSN right here.
Travel Blogger Explains Why You Shouldn’t Move To Asheville
Okay, this travel blogger is about to hurt some feelings. I am all for blogging about your opinions, but I actually really love Asheville, North Carolina. It is one of my favorite spots to travel to. The mountains are gorgeous, the waterfalls are stunning and the food is absolutely amazing.
Unfortuly in this case, a blog that goes by the name 601 Travels said Asheville isn’t a great place to live. The account has over 22 thousand subscribers and apparently, they must have visited the area earlier this year. With that being said, they made a list of 10 reasons you should not move to Asheville, North Carolina.
Judging by the overwhelming flow of people migrating to the area, I’m guessing not many people have seen this video. So I’m gonna share it. According to the blogger’s description section, “these lists are not intended to be used for making life-changing decisions. They are just another look at the city.”
So if you’re one of the many, many, many people looking to move to the mountains of North Carolin, here is a video of why you shouldn’t. I personally don’t agree with these 10 points, but hey that’s why we all have opinions right?
If you can’t listen, here are her top 10 reasons below:
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
