Who’s packing heat? Concealed carry permits shoot up in WNC
Volume
24
/ Issue 26
Cover Design Credit:
Hillary EdginCover Photography Credit:
Joe Pellegrino
In 2006, Buncombe County issued 495 permits for carrying a concealed handgun. In 2016, the number of permits issued totaled 2,543, a 400 percent increase. Whether those higher numbers are making our community safer — or less so — is a matter of some debate.
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Mountain Xpress is now accepting art, photos, essays and poetry from K-12 students for the 2018 Kids Issue. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 9. The theme: "Let's fix it!"food
Beer Scout: Sideways Farm & Brewery recovers from issues with Ohio-based manufacturer
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WNC hospitals undertake antibiotic stewardship to combat resistance
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Letter: Kudos for keep-your-pet-at-home policy
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