Vape Shop Raid & Arrests
Location: Murphy (Andrews Road) Core Impact: Local crime enforcement. Key Points:
Sheriff and Murphy PD raided “Tobacco & Vape” on Andrews Road.
Result of an 11-month investigation into alleged drugs and gambling.
Wyle Radwan Alsalme (21) charged with possession of Schedule I substance. Source(s): Cherokee Scout: Officers raid vape stores.
Charges in Marble Cyclist Death
Location: Marble (Airport Road) Core Impact: Road safety and justice. Key Points:
Christopher Searcy (46) charged in death of bicyclist Helen Runge (48).
Charges include Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle and Driving While License Revoked.
Marked the second cyclist fatality on Airport Road recently. Source(s): Cherokee Scout: Charges filed in bicyclist death. Dewey Ramsay Hunt Law: Incident details and charges.
Fire Weather & Safety
Location: Western NC Core Impact: Wildfire prevention. Key Points:
Dry conditions persist; officials urge extreme caution with open burning.
Leaf season increases fuel load for potential wildfires. Source(s): NC Forest Service: Fire weather alerts.
Folk School Centennial
Location: Brasstown Core Impact: Cultural heritage. Key Points:
John C. Campbell Folk School celebrates 100 years.
Winter classes and events continue the celebration. Source(s): Folk School: Centennial events.
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