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North Carolina -- May 23, 2022: In a powerful and urgent public address on Monday, May 22, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina declared a state of emergency for the state's public education system.
Asheville -- May 23, 2023: According to a report from the Asheville Police Department, three adults and a juvenile
were arrested in a Downtown Operation.
Rutherford County -- May 22, 2023: On Friday, May 19, 2023, Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputy conducted traffic stop after it was found that the driver's license was revoked.
North Carolina -- May 17, 2023: In a significant development on Tuesday, Republican controlled North Carolina
General Assmebly successfully overturned Governor Cooper's veto on a controversial 12-week abortion ban.
Asheville -- May 17, 2023: The following was reported by the Buncombe County Sheriff's
Office on social media May 16, 2023:
Avery County -- May 16, 2023: The largest Fentanyl seizure in Avery County history was
discovered on April 14, 2023.
Asheville -- May 15, 2023: Officers from the Asheville Police Department were assaulted while trying
to apprehend a man with an outstanding warrant.
Swain County -- May 15, 2023: After a body was spotted floating in Fontana Lake over the weekend,
an investigation is already under way.
Asheville -- May 11, 2023: On Wednesday morning, Asheville Police Department officers were enforcing
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