20 more employees laid off today. Storage areas are being emptied to show the building off. The vast majority of the building is vacant. 40 of the 60 remaining staffers who worked in the cd division will be let go by arvado in may. But there is another division in here that arvado hopes to keep here even if or when the building is sold. If we will sell the building, they would try if they can stay in the building or they will find a new building. Theres a lot of equipment that can be used. Kim the buildings 34 years old with multiple expansions. A company out of raleigh recently came here to tour the facility but in the end, were told, they just thought it was kimberly king, news 13. Anchor now to a developing story out of Mcdowell County where deputies are searching for a missing woman and a man who her family believes played a part in her disappearance. Melanie burleson was reported missing friday. The 36yearold mother of two was last seen at a party with walter mitchell, who has a l
I dont know if hes dead or alive. Frank now richardsons voice remained even, almost calm throughout that call. She was asked if she needed medical attention. She said that no, she was okay. She told the dispatcher there were no drugs or alcohol involved that night. But she also told the dispatcher there were no other guns in the house when she was asked that question. But warrants indicate that multiple weapons were found in the house when Police Arrived and served those search warrants. Now theres more on this cd. Were going to be listening to more of this 911 call. Well bring you continuing coverage online, wlos. Com. And also tonight on the news at 10 and 11. Reporting live in asheville, frank kracher, news 13. Larry a woman is missing in mcdowell county. And tonight were learning new details about the man her family says she disappeared with. Larry deputies are searching for a violent felon in connection with this case. Darcel ashlea, Walter Mitchell has a long rap sheet. Ashlea th
3 stick with news 13. We will continue to cover super tuesday throughout the rest of our morning show. You can find complete election coverage on our website. Wlos dot com. We have an election 2016 page where you can view Upcoming Events and the latest from the campaign trail. 3 3 the Buncombe County Democratic Party hosts a town hall with 2016 candidates. About 50 people showed up to meet candidates for county and state elections yesterday. The candidates explained a little about themselves and why they are running which is what voters say they came for. 3 im new to asheville, just moved here, so i want to see who these people are and educate myself. The North Carolina primary is march 15th except for the races for congress. Their primary was districts were redrawn by court order. 3 3 3 starting today, you can expect to pay more for Many Services in North Carolina. Thats because sales tax is now added to labor costs. News 13s Lauren Brigman joins us. Lauren, where you live makes a dif
And she says she last spoke with her daughter last monday on the phone and also with Walter Mitchell who she believes melanie is with. Scared. The Sheriffs Office says at this point they are looking into all tips that have yet to name any suspects. We dont want to jump to any conclusions and say there is foul play when we dont know that for sure. Well investigate every possibility. Im scared that he is hurting her or maybe killed her. I dont know. It is just this is so out of melodys character. It is not like her. To give you an insight into Walter Mitchell conviction record, it shows he played a part in a Second Degree murder and kidnapping case and has several assault charges. H ehad a court date in Mcdowell County today. Investigators are asking for both melanie and walter and also melanies car that is also missing. It is a 2012 kia seoul. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these two individuals, you are asked to call authorities here at the mcdowell Sheriffs Offic
3 3 stay with news 13. We will continue to cover super tuesday throughout the day. You can find complete election wlos dot com. We have an election 2016 page. There, you can view Upcoming Events and the latest from the campaign trail. 3 3 the Buncombe County Democratic Party hosts a town hall with 2016 candidates. About 50 people showed up to meet candidates for county and state elections. The candidates explained a little about themselves and why they are running which is what voters say they came for. 3 im new to asheville, just moved here, so i want to see who these people are and educate myself. The north 3 carolina primary is march 15th except for the races for congress. Their primary was pushed back to june after the districts were redrawn by 3 3 3 deputies in Mcdowell County are searching for a missing woman. And a man her family believes played a role in her disappearance. Melanie burleson was reported missing on friday. Her family says the 36yearold mother of two was last seen