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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