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New clue in 2000 disappearance?
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Tip in search for Asha leads to dig at clearing
DÁNICA COTO
Staff Writer
A new tip about the 2000 disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree prompted authorities Monday to dig at a cleared site south of Shelby.
They carried away at least two bags filled with dirt, but authorities didn't say what they found, if anything. They also declined to say who provided the tip and when.
Officials with the FBI, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office were at the site, along with three cadaver dogs.
Asha Degree was last seen in the predawn hours of Feb. 14, 2000, walking along N.C. 18, about a mile from her home north of Shelby. Her hair bow, candy wrappers and a pen and pencil were found the next day, about 600 feet from where she was last seen.
In August 2001, her bookbag was found along N.C. 18, about 40 miles north.
Authorities say they've received multiple tips since then. The most recent one before Monday prompted a four-day dig in November. That search yielded only animal bones.
"You always hear new things," said Cleveland County Chief Deputy Danny Gordon. "Like we said before, we're going to investigate every tip."
It's unclear whether Asha's parents, who live north of Shelby, knew about Monday's search. The family couldn't be reached for comment Monday.
The tip was first reported Monday afternoon by WCNC, the Observer's news partner.
Federal, state and local officials arrived at the site around 9 a.m. Monday and finished searching about 5 p.m. They didn't use a backhoe like they did in the fall, but mostly sifted through dirt they collected.
The land they searched was cleared about four years ago when Christ Covenant Church planned to build a new church there, said Edna Lovelace, 67, who lives in front of the property.
But the church never built there, and the land has remained untouched since then, she said.
"For the peace of mind of her parents, I wish they'd find (Asha)," Lovelace said. "It breaks their heart with every (tip) that comes in."
If you have information about Asha Degree, call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at (704) 484-4888.