Articles Concerning

Crime and Justice

July 23, 2019, by Frank Taylor

UPDATED: Rep. Henson pleads guilty to cyberstalking, won’t resign

Guilty lawmaker says “methods were wrong,” gets probation, must have mental health assessment, substance abuse assessment, domestic violence treatment.…more

July 19, 2019, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 20 | A time to shred

Investigative reporter Kate Martin talks about a massive effort to shred documents at Cherokee County DSS in 2018, while the SBI investigated the agency.…more

July 18, 2019, by Kate Martin

Time running out to pass NC sexual assault legislation this year

A bill closing a loophole on sexual assault passed the NC House with bipartisan support. But senators haven’t taken it up as they near adjournment.…more

July 16, 2019, by Frank Taylor

Federal grand jury indicts former Buncombe commissioner on 11 counts

As ex-county manager cooperates after guilty plea, feds won’t say Tuesday’s indictment of Ellen Frost will be the last in ongoing investigation.…more

July 15, 2019, by Kate Martin

How a public official suspended during an SBI investigation was rehired

Cherokee County DSS director Cindy Palmer faced a criminal probe as the DSS board suspended her in April 2018. Then she was rehired for another job.…more