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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — May 5, 2019 The parents of a student slain during a shooting at a North Carolina university are remembering their son as reserved but witty in some of their first public comments.

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: Press Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina college student slain while confronting a gunman in his classroom was expected to receive a hero’s send-off Thursday as his body is taken back to his hometown with a police escort.

The City of Asheville is seeking public input on the potential future zoning of properties at/near  Kmart (Patton Avenue), Innsbruck Mall (Tunnel Road), Steinmart (Merrimon Avenue) and Walmart (Bleachery Boulevard).

RALEIGH – A record number of children, more than 3,300, across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the department’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative. The program is part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina.

McDowell County, NC -- April 22, 2019 Victim spots stolen trailer and follows suspect until deputy arrives .

Buncombe County Government News -- Buncombe County took yet another step toward recouping taxpayer dollars associated with indicted, former employees. On April 16, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting two settlements totaling more than a $250,000.The move also gets back all legal fees associated with lawsuits pursuing monies from all indicted, former employees. 

McDowell County Sheriff's Office: WANTED: Road rage driver that fired shots at truck; call 652-2237 or 65-CRIME; cash reward offered Reply with TIP

Henderson County Sheriff's Office -- Sunday April 14, 2019