Naval Base Closure Could Impact North Carolina Community

"Asheville [North Carolina] is justly renowned as a jewel of the Southern Appalachians, but less well known is the city's strangely rich naval heritage. Thousands of locals -- both men and women -- forsook these hills in favor of the high seas throughout the 20th century to do battle with foes around the globe...While the direct economic impact of closing the center may be relatively minor, the loss of the facility will be felt in other ways as well. It's an unwritten rule that reserve centers should try to integrate into the community and serve it..."