ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Asheville City Council will vote on whether to update Asheville’s panhandling ordinance.
The residents News 13 spoke with say they believe panhandling is becoming a growing problem here in Asheville and that something needs to be done about it.
“It fears them. It fears everyone. It fears tourists. It’s hurting businesses downtown. And it’s also hurting the residents downtown,” said Shelia Surrett, an Asheville resident…