North Carolina
Police, family continue to search for answers in 2019 NC homicide
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are persevering with to seek for solutions om after a person was discovered lifeless in central Asheville greater than two years in the past.
In keeping with the Asheville Police Division, Otis Strickland, 63, often known as Preacher and Button, was present in a wooded space between Bartlett Road and Lyman Road on August 17, 2019.
The North Carolina Medical Examiner decided he had been deceased for a number of weeks at that time, and the reason for demise was not instantly recognized.
Nevertheless, on September 22, 2020, Strickland’s demise was dominated a murder.
Asheville Police stated they’ve been following varied leads in each North Carolina and South Carolina.
Police, together with Strickland’s household, are asking for solutions.
“We wish some closure,” stated Christopher Strickland, youthful brother of Otis. “And the one method we are able to do that’s for somebody to say who killed him and why. I hope that occurs.”
Anybody with details about what occurred to Strickland is requested to name the Asheville Police Division at (828) 252-1110.
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour on Monday.
The event offered visitors a unique opportunity to pose for photos with Santa and interact closely with the farm’s animals.
The farm also featured a large mailbox for children to send their letters to Santa. Luanna Baldwin, a mother from Canton, expressed her delight with the experience.
“This was a great outing to take the girls for some Christmas magic,” Baldwin said. “They’ve been asking to see Santa, write a letter specifically, so that was super fun.”
At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour, which concluded on Monday, Dec. 23.
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In addition to the alpacas, the tour allowed guests to feed and pet various other farm animals. Farm Manager Ashley Edwards highlighted the joy the event brings to visitors of all ages.
“We have people come in who are in their 60s, 70s, and above who have never touched a chicken before, and I’m able to provide that kind of happiness to their hearts to their soul, and I think it’s great,” Edwards said. “This is a memory people aren’t going to forget.”
Winchester Creek Farm has been hosting the Santa Tours for the past six years. Although this year’s event has ended, the farm offers tours throughout the year.
Winchester Creek Farm operates as a year-round working farm, raising animals primarily for the fiber produced by their coats.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An eight-car crash injured several people and shut down a major interstate on Christmas Eve, the Charlotte Fire Department confirmed.
The crash happened at Interstate 85 North at West W.T. Harris Boulevard. I-85 was shut down by 7:40 p.m. and isn’t expected to reopen before 10:40 p.m.
Of those injured, two were taken to area hospitals, according to Medic.
Crews at the scene said to expect significant delays in the area.
For the latest traffic maps, visit drivenc.gov.
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