Crews continue searching for a missing Asheville man. Authorities say 20-year-old Gabe Focaracci was last seen on June 24th. His car was found in a remote area off Curtis Creek Road in McDowell County. The car has been towed to the Asheville Police Department for further investigation. Officials say there has been no sign of the 20-year-old.

SEARCH TO RESUME FRIDAY FOR MISSING ASHEVILLE MAN AFTER CAR FOUND IN REMOTE AREA 

Caption: Search to resume Friday for missing Asheville man after car found in remote area

Buncombe County Schools hopes to use lottery money to enhance school security. The school system wants $1.7 million to help secure school campuses, looking specifically at exterior doors. School leaders are working to limit the number of entrance points while adding access control. That means you would need to swipe your badge to open the door.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS WANTS $1.7 MILLION IN LOTTERY FUNDS TO MAKE SECURITY UPGRADES 

Caption: Buncombe County Schools wants $1.7 million in lottery funds to make security upgrades

State health officials have released a plan for the monkeypox outbreak and started to roll out vaccines. The CDC has reported 11 cases of monkeypox in the state and more than 1400 nationwide. Vaccines are available for anyone exposed to the virus.

BUNCOMBE AMONG 7 COUNTIES IN NC TO RECEIVE INITIAL MONKEYPOX VACCINE 

Caption: Buncombe among 7 counties in NC to receive initial monkeypox vaccine