Troubles in Jai Williams’ past; facts disputed in probe
Retired officer describes May 2014 flight and arrest of man whom police shot in July. Rival versions of facts in death getting SBI scrutiny.
View ArticleSold and raped repeatedly: The human trafficking ordeal
Traffickers tell potential victims they care, but are only interested in money. Survey of controversial website shows many listings for Western North Carolina.
View ArticleHousing Authority had banned Williams from properties
Jai Williams banned from Asheville Housing Authority sites due to 2012 gun charges. Police shot him in incident linked to two AHA sites. Facts in case disputed.
View ArticleLive-stream: Newsmakers forum on human trafficking in NC
View the live-stream of the Newsmakers forum on human trafficking in North Carolina here.
View ArticleHousing Authority had banned Williams from properties
ASHEVILLE — The Asheville Housing Authority had banned Jai Lateef Solveig Williams from all of its properties […] The post Housing Authority had banned Williams from properties appeared first on...
View ArticleVideo: Newsmakers forum on human trafficking in NC
The full video recording of the Carolina Public Press Newsmakers forum on human trafficking in NC, […] The post Video: Newsmakers forum on human trafficking in NC appeared first on Carolina Public Press.
View ArticleNeedle exchange advocates give mixed reviews to legalization
Needle exchange to prevent the spread of diseases are no longer underground thanks to a new state law, but the lack of funding concerns some advocates. The post Needle exchange advocates give mixed...
View ArticleSister warned to stop seeking answers about death of Felicia Reeves
Felicia Reeves was found dead in New Jersey a year ago. Her family reports a harassing phone call as they push for a new investigation. The post Sister warned to stop seeking answers about death of...
View ArticleNJ, NC authorities looking into Reeves’ death, disappearance
Prosecutor's homicide task force probes death of Felicia Reeves and how police handled the case. Hendersonville police ask questions about disappearance. The post NJ, NC authorities looking into...
View ArticleFamily learns child OK, but adopted without their knowledge
Family lost contact after complaining of abuse in foster care. Miscue prevents criminal probe, prosecution. Adoption of child raises policy questions. The post Family learns child OK, but adopted...
View ArticleHomicide task force focuses on Felicia Reeves’ cellphones
CPP turning over phone to authorities probing death of N.C. woman. New details and mysteries in Reeves' disappearance, plus an earlier arrest in Kentucky. The post Homicide task force focuses on...
View ArticleImmigrants seeking asylum face dim hopes in Carolina court
Judges at federal immigration court in Charlotte grant asylum requests at rate well below national average. Without an attorney, no chance at all. The post Immigrants seeking asylum face dim hopes in...
View ArticleMedical examiner: Jai Williams intoxicated during chase, police shot him 9 times
Report from state medical examiner shows Asheville police shot Jai Williams many times and he was well over the legal limit as they chased his car. The post Medical examiner: Jai Williams intoxicated...
View ArticleDA shows interrogation footage to press, calls some witness claims ‘ridiculous’
District Attorney invites journalists to view witness statements about Jai Williams' shooting, refutes wild claims from other witnesses. The post DA shows interrogation footage to press, calls some...
View ArticlePaying for law and order: WNC salaries for sheriffs and registers of deeds
Counties in Western North Carolina pay sheriffs and registers of deeds a range of salaries set by each county's board of commissioners. The post Paying for law and order: WNC salaries for sheriffs and...
View ArticleFarewell to 2016: Top 10 stories of the past year
Counting down the biggest news topics from Carolina Public Press during 2016, while looking ahead to what may happen next. The post Farewell to 2016: Top 10 stories of the past year appeared first on...
View ArticleState taking fresh look at handling of child abuse allegations that divided...
Mom accuses Emory doctor of drugging their son. She takes boy to Canada, faces NC charges. Ontario courts set aside NC ruling. DHHS reviewing DSS probe. The post State taking fresh look at handling of...
View ArticleNewsmakers forum focuses on welfare of WNC children
ASHEVILLE – The welfare of children in Western North Carolina faces a range of challenges, but solutions are also available in public policies if the public will […] The post Newsmakers forum focuses...
View ArticleWNC congressional delegation supports Trump, but not without question
The three GOP members of Congress whose districts include WNC hope President Donald Trump backs their goals, but they don't plan to follow him blindly. The post WNC congressional delegation supports...
View ArticleCherokee council begins impeachment process, FBI raids Qualla housing authority
Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians divided over actions of Principal Chief Patrick Lambert. Federal authorities taking look at housing authority records. The post Cherokee council begins impeachment...
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