Wilson Creek
Coverage of Wilson Creek in the Nexus archive.
- ICE confirms 13 arrests made at popular swimming location
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 13 individuals in Caldwell County at Wilson Creek for being in the country illegally. Many of those detained had criminal histories, including DUI convictions and illegal entry. Wilson Creek is a popular summer swimming destination for families from Charlotte.
- 10 detained in federal immigration check, witnesses say
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Department of Homeland Security with a checkpoint at Wilson Creek, resulting in up to 10 detentions. The site is a popular summer gathering spot for Latino families. Witnesses and community members expressed emotional concern over the operation.
- 12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead in Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, after being reported missing on June 27. Authorities reported that the boy, who could not swim, was pronounced dead at the scene following a 20-minute search. Officials warned of hazardous conditions in Wilson Creek, including submerged rocks and debris, urging extreme caution for visitors.
- 12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County after being reported missing. Authorities cited hazardous conditions in the creek, including submerged rocks and debris, and urged caution for visitors.
- Morning 3: Mail worker killed in broad daylight in rural North Carolina -- and other news
A mail worker was killed in rural North Carolina, a former NFL star diagnosed with an incurable disease, and a 12-year-old boy died after being found in Wilson Creek. A major heat wave is expected to impact the Carolinas this week.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte drowned in Wilson Creek.
- 12-year-old Charlotte boy dies after being found in Wilson Creek, officials say
A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte died after being found in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities reported he couldn't swim and was missing for twenty minutes before being located. Wilson Creek's hazardous conditions, including swift currents and submerged obstacles, are highlighted as risks.
- 12-year-old drowns in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County
A 12-year-old drowned in Wilson Creek in Caldwell County around 4 p.m. Saturday near Craig Creek Road and Brown Mountain Beach Road. Caldwell County had previously warned against swimming in parts of the creek, and the incident has raised questions about whether the child was swimming at the time.
- 12-year-old drowns in Wilson Creek
A 12-year-old boy was reported missing in Collettsville, North Carolina, and was found in the water near Wilson Creek.