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6 days ago | wpde.com | Taylor Thompson

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Images in this story may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised. Asheville Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Rankin Avenue early Sunday morning. APD said that the shooting happened right after midnight and left one man dead. Officers responded to Rankin Avenue near College Street around 12:07 a.m. to investigate reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found 26-year-old Andy Garcia Porras dead in the road. Next of kin has been notified.

6 days ago | abcnews4.com | Taylor Thompson

Asheville Police investigate fatal shooting on Rankin Avenue. One man is dead, several others injured. (Credit: WLOS viewer)

1 month ago | kesq.com | Taylor Thompson

By Taylor ThompsonClick here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina ( WLOS) - Hurricane Helene abruptly impacted many areas of Western North Carolina, but did it disrupt the bear population? Ashley Hobbs, North Carolina Wildlife Special Projects biologist, explained how Helene hit at the time of year when bears were becoming quite active again. This is because that is when bears try to consume as much as possible.

1 month ago | wlos.com | Taylor Thompson

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Hurricane Helene abruptly impacted many areas of Western North Carolina, but did it disrupt the bear population? Ashley Hobbs, North Carolina Wildlife Special Projects biologist, explained how Helene hit at the time of year when bears were becoming quite active again. This is because that is when bears try to consume as much as possible. Hobbs said it was nerve-racking to see how the region's black bears would respond to the storm.

1 month ago | wpde.com | Taylor Thompson

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Hurricane Helene abruptly impacted many areas of Western North Carolina, but did it disrupt the bear population? Ashley Hobbs, North Carolina Wildlife Special Projects biologist, explained how Helene hit at the time of year when bears were becoming quite active again. This is because that is when bears try to consume as much as possible. Hobbs said it was nerve-racking to see how the region's black bears would respond to the storm.