“Tragically, a fatality occurred on Tuesday, 2/10/26, at the site of the Transylvania County Landfill expansion. Officials, including the Sheriff’s Office, are on site and conducting an active investigation.  No further details will be released at this time. Out of respect for all impacted, the Landfill and convenience sites will be closed to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/11/26. This will allow crisis support services to be made available to first responders and Solid Waste staff.”