Asheville

Ex-boyfriend breaks into woman’s home, stabs man

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ASHEVILLE, NC – A 26-year-old Asheville man, Thomas Nakia Bellamy Jr., has been sentenced to 83-112 months in prison after pleading guilty to a December 2021 violent assault. Bellamy was convicted of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and inflicting major injuries on a man found at the residence. Bellamy pleaded guilty on April 9 to felony assault with a deadly weapon, felony breaking and entering, and misdemeanor damage to real property, all related to the …

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**Tigers Blood: Waxahatchee’s Transformation into Americana Star with Asheville Singer-Songwriter**

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Birmingham, Alabama – Waxahatchee, the musical project of Katie Crutchfield, has undergone a transformation with her 2020 album “Saint Cloud.” Previously known for intimate performances in small venues, Crutchfield’s latest work has seen her expand her sound and embrace a more Americana-influenced sound. The release of “Saint Cloud” has garnered Crutchfield a larger audience, propelling her into a newfound spotlight. The album “Tigers Blood” not only continues this musical evolution but also showcases Crutchfield’s growth …

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Airplane crash closes highway

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ASHEVILLE, NC – A small aircraft met with a tragic accident on Interstate 26, near Asheville Regional Airport in western North Carolina, on Thursday night. The plane not only crashed but also caught fire, causing severe damage. Two individuals who were on board at the time of the crash sustained injuries. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The severity of their injuries was not life-threatening, according to the authorities. The …

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Man punished for drugging and sexual assault that lasted weeks

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ASHEVILLE, NC – A North Carolina resident has been sentenced to two decades in prison following a conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in his Asheville home for a span of 10 days in February 2020, as confirmed by local authorities. The perpetrator, William Todd Murell, 58, was found guilty of first-degree rape and felony assault causing serious bodily harm by a Buncombe County jury on November 13. Despite being acquitted of a …

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Man arrested for brutally killing stranger’s dog at North Carolina park

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A man in North Carolina has been arrested for the vicious and unprovoked attack on a family’s dog, resulting in its death. The incident occurred at an Asheville park while the dog’s owner was playing pickleball. The suspect, James Wesley Henry, 43, has been charged with felony cruelty to animals. The shocking attack has left the family devastated and raised concerns about safety in the area. James Wesley Henry, 43, was taken into custody by …

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