Asheville

TL/DR - Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now with the design review committee. The first proposed location required the felling of a tree grove, which raised concerns among residents. As a result, a new potential location at the corner of Hiawassee Street and Rankin Avenue is being…

TL/DR - A plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 26 in North Carolina, subsequently catching fire and causing significant traffic delays. Multiple people were transported to the hospital, though the exact number and condition of the victims is not clear. The incident also led to power outages for approximately 3,300 customers after the…

TL/DR - William Todd Murrell, a 58-year-old man from Asheville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison after being found guilty of first degree forcible rape and felony assault. The crimes were first reported to the Asheville Police Department in February 2020, after the victim was removed from Murrell's home by her…

TL/DR - William Mcalpin Aycock IV has been charged with felony secret peeping. This follows the discovery of hidden cameras in the bathroom of a South Asheville Starbucks. The arrest was made by the Asheville Police Department. Hidden Cameras Found in Asheville Starbucks Bathroom, Man Charged A man identified as William Mcalpin Aycock IV has…