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Locals and Tourists: The Boom Town Balance


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Mountain views, hiking trails an exploding food scene and more breweries per capita than anywhere else in U.S. It’s easy to see why the Asheville area is spilling over with tourists and newcomers. The boom is a boost for the economy but often makes for a busier and sometimes more challenging day for police and other first responders whose job it is to care for both tourists and the people who live here. WCQS’s Helen Chickering reports. Even on a cold weekday winter night, Downtown Asheville is
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