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Raleigh -- Press Release NCDHHS: Nov 25, 2019        
A new federal grant will help North Carolina partner with local justice systems — including local law enforcement, courts and others — to prevent opioid overdoses and connect people to treatment. Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was awarded $6.5 million over the next three years by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Rutherford County NC Sheriffs Face Book Post: UPDATE:Family has confirmed. Jessica Renee Blackwell is the victim.

investigation into her death is still ongoing.

NC -- (AP) Press Release Nov 26, 2019 -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has agreed to expand its anti-bias training and expressly forbid anti-Semitism in campus policies as part of an agreement with the U.S. Education Department following complaints about a March conference featuring a rapper accused of anti-Jewish bias.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities are continuing to monitor a fire at North Carolina’s famed Cold Mountain.

Macon County Sheriff's Office -- Announced on Face Book: On November 20th, 2019, in a county wide operation targeting many who have been involved in the sales and/or distribution of narcotics and absconding fugitives, officers with the Macon County Sheriff's Office, NC DPS Probation, NC State Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security conducted searches of residences, traffic stops and executed search and arrest warrants resulting in the arrest of 19 individuals within Macon County for narcotics related offenses and/or outstanding warrants. In addition to these 19 suspects, 4 others were being sought and as of this release there are three who continue to be listed as “Wanted Fugitives”.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Motorists may again travel westbound Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge in North Carolina after repairs were completed to a bridge.

ASHVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s famed Cold Mountain is on fire.

Asheville -- Nov 21, 2019 - The Asheville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating Shannon Leigh Adams (42), of Asheville. Adams is currently wanted for failing to appear in court for two offenses of simple assault, and one offense of violating a domestic violence protection order. In addition, Adams has been indicted on one count of kidnapping following an offense at the Roger McGuire Green in downtown Asheville on August 9, 2019.

Adams is described as a white female, 5'6" tall, and approximately 160 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

If anyone has any information on the location of Shannon Leigh Adams they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050, if they wish to remain anonymous.

   Photo AP Dept Shannon Leigh Adams                                                           

Macon County Sheriff's Office -- Nov 19, 2019 : Law enforcement are actively searching for a suspect after she fled the courthouse following receiving an active sentence on other charges. Kaitlin Fitzgibbons was arrested as recently as yesterday for stealing ginseng but bonded immediately on those charges (True Bill of Indictment).