Source: New York Post
Originally Published by: 'Queen of DEI' running for Congress ripped her rural state as 'backwards' on podcast Florida mayor says she 'did not resist' arrest over alleged probation violation from DUI case Ilhan Omar calls reporter 'stupid,' refuses to explain financial discrepancies in vulgar outburst For years, Asheville, North Carolina, marketed itself as a mountain escape known for breweries, boutique hotels and Blue Ridge views. But residents and critics say a different reality has taken shape in the wake of Hurricane Helene: panhandling at intersections, public intoxication, encampments and an unsafe downtown. Carl Mumpower, a private practice clinical psychologist, lifelong Asheville resident and former City Council member who served from 2001 until 2009, said the city’s current challenges stem from decisions made over decades.
