Data: Buncombe County's Black youth disproportionately sent to criminal justice system
New data from NC DJJ shows 49% of complaints into the justice system were for Black youth, though they make up 9% of county youth population.
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Mike Lamb vows community-focused policing after 'surreal' journey from patrol to chief
Mike Lamb, a 26-year veteran of the Asheville Police Department, was promoted to interim police chief in December after then-Chief David Zack's resignation.
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Despite vacancies crime dropped, raising the question: does Asheville need more police?
Asheville police say they are understaffed. But some question the need for more officers after a record drop in crime.
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Asheville crime falls after record highs; police give numbers for violent, property crimes
Asheville crime has fallen from six-year record highs. That follows what police say was the implementation of data-driven strategies.
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A look back: The local stories that made headlines in 2023
Take a look back at the local stories that made headlines across Western North Carolina in 2023.
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