Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting Investigation in McDowell County, Deputies Say

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McDowell County, NC – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred earlier this week in McDowell County. According to deputies, the incident took place on Tuesday evening in a residential area.

The suspect, identified as Doyle Whisenhunt, was taken into custody on Wednesday following an extensive manhunt. Whisenhunt is facing several charges, including attempted murder.

According to the incident report, Whisenhunt allegedly drove through a gate at Oconee Nuclear Station and attempted to enter the plant in the exit lane. He broke the wooden gate off the post and ignored a security guard’s orders to stop. The guard then pointed a rifle at Whisenhunt and tried to prevent him from running him over. Fortunately, the guard was able to jump to safety.

Whisenhunt was apprehended the next day after an hours-long manhunt. During his arrest, authorities found methamphetamine on his person, and he admitted that it was his.

Whisenhunt is currently being held at the Oconee County Detention Center pending further investigation and court proceedings.

Meanwhile, in other news, wildfires continue to ravage Western North Carolina, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames. The dry conditions have allowed the Poplar Dry Fire to spread to 434 acres of land. Firefighters are using controlled burns to prevent the fire from spreading further towards residential areas.

Henderson County, where the fire is located, has not received any measurable rain in the past 20 days. The last significant rainfall occurred on August 28th, and the dry conditions have made it challenging for firefighters to control the blaze.

One home, two cabins, and a building have already been destroyed by the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

In response to the ongoing wildfire threat, Chimney Rock State Park has been closed temporarily due to a small brush fire. Duke Energy has also advised customers of a power outage in the area, although no further details have been released.

Given the current fire risks, the Blue Ridge Parkway has implemented a temporary ban on all campfires. These restrictions aim to prevent new wildfires from starting and protect the park’s natural resources.

On the weather front, a change is expected this weekend, with spotty light rain predicted for Henderson County. This rainfall, ranging from half an inch to an inch, would be highly beneficial for the area.

In other news, a pro-Palestinian demonstration took place in downtown Asheville, prompting the early closure of Buncombe County and Asheville City offices. Around 100 people gathered in Park Square, calling for an end to the Israeli assault on Gaza and advocating for divestment from Israel.

Newberry County also made headlines as two teachers from Kids Unlimited Daycare were arrested on charges of encouraging a student to hit and slap other students. The incident, which occurred last month, was reportedly recorded on one of the suspect’s phones. Both teachers have been fired from the daycare.

In positive news, Nissin Foods, the company behind popular instant ramen products, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $228 million investment is expected to create over 300 new jobs in the area.

As the investigation into the deadly shooting in McDowell County continues, residents remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing wildfires, and local communities engage in discussions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Stay tuned for further updates on these developing stories..