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By Mark Starling Ex-Buncombe Deputy Charged With Assault (Buncombe County, NC) -- A former Buncombe County deputy is facing assault charges. Tyler McDonald was issued a criminal summons last week after the SBI wrapped up an investigation into his actions during a traffic stop. The summons alleges McDonald kneed a handcuffed man on October 5th. A hearing is scheduled for May 6th. Ice Causes Minimal Problems In WNC (Undated) -- Western North Carolina residents are heading into the weekend with minimal problems from this week's ice storm. Rain ended up being the main culprit early Thurs...