ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is beginning to reduce operations at its Craggy Correctional Center, in preparation for a closure later this summer, citing Asheville’s high cost of living as the reason.
The prison says that due to Asheville’s high cost of living, it has been difficult to recruit and retain employees who cannot afford to live in Buncombe County.
According to a news release, in 2019, the prison closed its minimum-security unit, converting the remainder of the prison from medium custody to minimum custody, requiring fewer staff members…