While 12.7 African American babies die during the first year of life per 1,000 live births on average in North Carolina, that number is 19.6 per 1,000 in Buncombe County. Moreover, the county’s rate has doubled since 2012, when it was 9.8 per 1,000.
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This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings puppets, festivals and a variety of local music. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost entertainment.