Young boy in custody after father found dead in NC Vernal Kilburn, 37, was found dead in his home in western North Carolina on Monday. (Source: KSLA News 12) By WYFF News Staff | April 28, 2021 at 2:56 PM EDT - Updated April 28 at 2:56 PM
PRICE CREEK, N.C. (WYFF) - A young boy is in custody after his father was found dead in Yancey County, according to Chief Deputy Shane Hilliard with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office.
Hilliard said Vernal Kilburn, 37, was found dead Monday night in his home on Banks Creek Road, just outside of Burnsville.
Hilliard said Kilburn was found after a 911 call.
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Subscriber only Fernvale will be inundated with cattle, horses and riders later this month with the return of the Fernvale Golden Stirrup Campdraft. After last year s event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, a staggering 1250 competitor nominations have been received for the 700 first-round runs in the maiden, novice and open events. Held at the Banks Creek Road arena, the historic country sporting event has been run since 1947. Given riders and spectators missed out in 2020, Fernvale Campdraft Association Secretary, Pam Andrew, said there was even more anticipation for this year s event. Our draft always has a wonderful friendly atmosphere with plenty of encouragement and camaraderie between competitors, committee members and the crowd, Mrs Andrew said.
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