//Police request National Guard in Asheville on first night of curfew

Police request National Guard in Asheville on first night of curfew

The mayor of Asheville has declared a state of emergency and issued a curfew. Asheville police requested the assistance of the National Guard Tuesday on the first night of the curfew.”I respect everyone’s right to demonstrate and express their anger, sadness and frustration. It is important that we support the people’s right to expression, while still ensuring the safety of everyone in our community,” Mayor