An arrest has been made in the investigation of a deadly shooting in McDowell County. Deputies say Doyle Whisenhunt is facing charges including attempted murder. The incident report reveals that Whisenhunt tried to enter the Oconee Nuclear Station by driving through a gate and attempted to run over a security guard. Meth was found on Whisenhunt during his arrest. WYFF reported
In McDowell County, an arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting investigation, according to deputies. The incident took place at Oconee Nuclear Station, where a man allegedly ran through a gate. The incident report has provided new details about the event. It has been over a week since the incident occurred, and now the report sheds more light on what transpired.
On the day of the incident, it had been raining, with the last significant rainfall occurring on August 28th. Firefighters in western North Carolina have been battling ongoing wildfires, and the dry conditions have made it difficult to control the blaze. The fires have spread to 434 acres of land and are only 30% contained. Firefighters have resorted to fighting fire with fire, lighting up areas behind the containment line to prevent the fire from spreading closer to residential areas. It has been 20 days since Henderson County has seen any measurable rain, and officials are concerned about the dry conditions.
Meanwhile, in Henderson County, a small brush fire has caused Chimney Rock State Park to close temporarily. Duke Energy has also reported a power outage in the area. In Greenwood County, crews have been working to extinguish a brush fire near McCormick Highway in Troy. The fire was first reported around 5:00 pm and there have been no reported injuries. The Blue Ridge Parkway has implemented a temporary ban on all campfires to prevent the start of new wildfires.
Turning to the weather, there has been a record-breaking warmth today, with temperatures reaching the 80s. However, changes are expected this weekend, with rain showers forecasted. The rain will be light tomorrow and Saturday but is expected to become more widespread on Saturday night and Sunday. The rain will help settle the dust and assist firefighters in combating the wildfires. Temperatures will be cooler tomorrow, about 20 degrees lower than today, and Saturday will be even cooler. Sunday’s forecast calls for highs in the 40s, making it a chilly and raw day.
In Asheville, Buncombe County and Asheville City offices closed early due to a pro-Palestinian demonstration downtown. Around 100 people gathered in Park Square to call for the end of the assault on Gaza and for local governments to divest from Israel. The protest is part of an international effort to support Palestine and shut down weapons manufacturers.
In Newberry County, two teachers at a daycare facility have been arrested after allegedly instructing a student to hit and slap other students. The incident occurred last month at Kids Unlimited in Prosperity. One of the suspects may have recorded the incident on her phone. Both teachers have been fired from the daycare and have turned themselves in to authorities.
In other news, Nissin Foods, the company behind popular instant ramen products, has announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $228 million investment will create over 300 new jobs and expand the company’s presence in the United States..