🌱 Woman Disappears On Here Way To Asheville + Midnight Shooting

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Asheville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 83 Low: 65.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Asheville:

1. A South Carolina woman went missing early Wednesday morning on her way to Asheville. According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Molly Anne McKenzie was going to a relative's house in Asheville but never arrived. She was driving a red 2011 Ford Escape and was last seen leaving Charing Cross Road in Taylors. (FOX 8)
2. Just after midnight on Wednesday, the Asheville Police Department responded to a shooting at an Asheville apartment complex. According to Police, a male victim was shot multiple times before he was found at the scene. They gave him medical attention before transferring him to a hospital in critical condition. (Shore News Network)
3. On Thursday morning, a Henderson County woman was arrested concerning the death of an 82-year-old woman. According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, they were called regarding a death investigation, but when they arrived, they became suspicious. Deputies quickly identified the suspect and charged her with felony murder and felony larceny of a motor vehicle. (WYFF)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Asheville:

Friday, July 7

• Asheville Gun & Knife Show At WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher (9:00 AM)
• Making Scents At The North Carolina Arboretum (ALL DAY)

Saturday, July 8

• Familypalooza At The Grey Eagle (12:00 PM)
• 5th Annual Broad River Race Day And Fun Float At Lake Houser (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know one of Asheville's biggest arts events is happening Jul. 8-9? For 16 years straight, The Big Crafty event was voted the region's best art event and now returns to Harrah's Cherokee Center. (Visit Asheville via Facebook)
• The Asheville Fire Department recently installed a hot car display to remind people how hot the inside of a closed vehicle can get. They encourage everybody to take the time to ensure all children and animals are out of the car before leaving. (Asheville Fire Department via Facebook)
• A man with a knife attacked a killed a sweet dog named Beignet last week in Weaver Park. The Asheville Police Department quickly made the arrest and sends their condolences to the family. (Asheville Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.