Appalachia Daily Update - November 13, 2025

Vape Shop Raid & ArrestsLocation: Murphy (Andrews Road) Core Impact: Local crime enforcement. Key Points:* Sheriff and Murphy PD raided “Tobacco & Vape” on Andrews Road.* Result of an 11-month investigation into alleged drugs and gambling.* Wyle Radwan Alsalme (21) charged with possession of Schedule I substance. Source(s): Cherokee Scout: Officers raid vape stores.Charges in Marble Cyclist DeathLocation: Marble (Airport Road) Core Impact: Road safety and justice. Key Points:* Christopher Searcy (46) charged in death of bicyclist Helen Runge (48).* Charges include Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle and Driving While License Revoked.* Marked the second cyclist fatality on Airport Road recently. Source(s): Cherokee Scout: Charges filed in bicyclist death. Dewey Ramsay Hunt Law: Incident details and charges.Fire Weather & SafetyLocation: Western NC Core Impact: Wildfire prevention. Key Points:* Dry conditions persist; officials urge extreme caution with open burning.* Leaf season increases fuel load for potential wildfires. Source(s): NC Forest Service: Fire weather alerts.Folk School CentennialLocation: Brasstown Core Impact: Cultural heritage. Key Points:* John C. Campbell Folk School celebrates 100 years.* Winter classes and events continue the celebration. Source(s): Folk School: Centennial events.Disclaimer: The author used AI in collaboration to create this newscast. All sources are from publicly available sources. All rights reserved: Appalachia Daily.If you find this newscast interesting, contact us at: [email protected] or call us at 828-818-8732. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adu.riverrun.digital