A recent voting poll shows that more than two-thirds of voters in North Carolina are worried about local crime. According to a report by the Carolina Journal, 66% of voters in NC are concerned about crime in their neighborhood. The surge in crime has been attributed to the impact of COVID-19 in cities like Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville. Additionally, the state has seen an increase in juvenile crime. The report also suggests that the recent population boost in North Carolina may be a contributing factor.
The City of Asheville has provided an update on the progress of the Carter-Ann-Patton Stormwater Improvement Project. The project, which has been ongoing for a few months, has resulted in multiple road closures in order to facilitate the work. To ensure the project can continue smoothly, these road closures will remain in place for the time being.