Burnsville — The protest was part of a broader “No Kings” movement seen across Appalachia, where individuals gather to express concerns about what they perceive as an accelerating slide into authoritarianism.
These local demonstrations often involve participants holding signs and making a peaceful “stand.”
The incident involved Norman Rabek, a 73-year-old resident of Burnsville, who was participating in the protest, and Randy Horton Jr., 53, of Spruce Pine…