Four Burke students have been accepted to the Duke TIP 7th grade talent search. Two of the four students were from Liberty, Karsen Hallyburton and Ella Styles, with Sarah Mull from Heritage and East Middle's Riley Stilwell also invited.

Only those students who score at or above the 95th percentile on grade-level standardized test scores qualify. The students can take the ACT or SAT, which are designed for college-bound 11th and 12th graders.

Participants receive a variety of support services and gain access to research and other information.

Two people were killed and others injured after a shooting Wednesday night in Asheville.

Police responded about 10:30 to Hansel Avenue and found 32-year-old Erica Nichelle Smith     of Asheville deceased. Six other people were taken to Mission and one of those,a juvenile succumbed to injuries.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Asheville Police at 252-1110 or Buncombe CrimeStoppers at 255-5050.