Willard Gary Black
Coverage of Willard Gary Black in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina furniture manufacturer allegedly kills business partner hours after losing contract dispute
Willard Gary Black, an 85-year-old North Carolina furniture manufacturer, allegedly shot and killed his business partner Robert Roger Arguelles hours after a court ruled against him in a contract dispute requiring Black to pay $310,882.74. The shooting occurred at their co-owned Old Hickory Tannery business following an argument.
- Catawba County businessman accused of killing partner owed $300K+, records show
Willard Gary Black, president of Old Hickory Tannery, is accused of shooting and killing his business partner Robert Roger Arguelles in Newton, N.C., amid a financial dispute. Court records show Black owed Arguelles' company over $300,000, and a settlement agreement was reportedly withdrawn by Black on the day of the shooting.
- President of Newton furniture store accused of killing co-worker following altercation
The president of a Catawba County furniture store was accused of killing a co-worker during an altercation, leading to his arrest and a second-degree murder charge. The victim, a school board member, was shot and died from chest and back injuries.