Three people have died after three unrelated motorcycle crashes Tuesday in western North Carolina. The first crash happened in Fletcher along Hendersonville Road when a car turned in front of an Arden man who was on a motorcycle. David Dion Mills was pronounced dead on the scene. Hours later, another crash in Henderson County near Naples Road took the life of Timothy Sparks. Finally, officials say shortly before 8:30 p.m. in Swain County, a motorcycle driven by Carl Waters of Arkansas traveled off the road, struck a guardrail and crashed.

MOTORCYCLIST DIES AFTER COLLISION WITH VEHICLE ON HENDERSONVILLE ROAD

Kitsbow apparel in Old Fort is closing. The company posted on social media on Tuesday that it would be closing in three weeks. The post described the news as devastating and disappointing, saying it is the end of a dream for employees, customers and supporters.

MCDOWELL COUNTY APPAREL MAKER KITSBOW TO CLOSE IN 3 WEEKS 

Caption: McDowell County apparel maker Kitsbow to close in 3 weeks

Buncombe County Commissioners vote in favor of helping fund McCormick Field renovations. On Tuesday, all commissioners, with the exception of Jasmine Beach Ferrara, voted to support funding up to $250,000 a year for 20 years; that adds up to $5 million.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF MCCORMICK FIELD FUNDING 

Caption: Buncombe County commissioners vote in favor of McCormick Field funding

An employee owned company in McDowell County is closing,

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