County imposes burn ban amid dry conditions
Henderson County officials announce an outdoor burning ban due to unseasonably warm weather and low humidity raising fire risk. The U S Forest Service notes numerous wildfires and advises residents and visitors to check restrictions while Forest Service crews work on active fires in Nantahala and Pisgah forests. County officials warn dead trees and debris heighten danger and plan steps with the state to reduce risk. The ban remains until conditions improve and the fire marshal’s office provides details.
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U.S. Forest Service
Nantahala National Forest
Cherokee County
Pisgah National Forest
Haywood County
Helene
National Weather Service
Board of Commissioners
Asheville Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Burglary
A 40 year old Asheville man, Kevin Eugene Mapp Jr., pled guilty to first degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, and financial card theft. He received a nine year prison term after evidence linked him to a Henderson County home break in while occupied at night.
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Asheville
R. Andrew Murray
Kevin Eugene Mapp Jr
Buncombe County
Mapp
Henderson County
Superior Court
Peter Knight
Michael van Buren
Murray
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