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RUTHERFORD COUNTY -- WNCTIMES reported the escape and search for inmate, James Pittman while on work release on Tuesday. Pittman was caught and is back behind bars. Below is the announcement of the capture of Pittman on the North Carolina Public Safety website.

TRANSYLVANIA -- Transylvania Public Health is investigating an outbreak in their county. The following is in the news section of the county's public health website.

Rutherford County -- Inmate James Pittman escaped Tuesday while on work release from the Rutherford Correctional Center. Below is the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Press Release.

ASHEVILLE -- Canton, NC -- A 29-year-old women from Florida working at the Pisgah Inn since May, was killed on a trail near the inn. Below is the PRESS RELEASE from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney's Office.

Asheville -- Derrick Lee Jr. was shot and killed July 1, 2018 near his home.

RALEIGH --Jul 30, 2018 NC Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 48, paving the way for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to immediately apply for $25 million in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.

HICKORY -- Don't miss out on this important back to school annual event!

RALEIGH-- PRESS RELEASE - NC Gov Roy Cooper Jun 6, 2018Today, Governor Cooper was joined by teachers and other public school personnel to speak about his veto of the budget crafted in secret and passed last week by legislative Republicans.

RALEIGH -- PRESS RELEASE -- NC Roy Cooper Survey by local, state and federal experts next step in helping the region recover

PRESS RELEASE -- June 1, 2018 City of  Asheville 

RALEIGH -- PRESS RELEASE NC Gov May 30, 2018

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WESTERN NC -- The Flooding in Western North Carolina, USA can be found on Face Book. This is an excellent resource for people in need during floodina and those who want to provide help.

NORTH CAROLINA Flash Flood Watches remain in effect for portions of the state along and west of the I-77 corridor and west, as well as far southeastern North Carolina. An additional one-half to two inches of rain is expected across the state today with ranges of two to four inches and locally higher amounts possible in the southern mountains through Thursday evening. Rainfall could cause additional landslides across western NC where some of the greatest accumulations are expected.

RALEIGH -- May 29, 2018 NC Gov Roy Moore Press Release