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Business Rivalry Turns Fatal in North Carolina
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 75
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Summary
A shocking tragedy unfolded in North Carolina when 85-year-old Willard Gary Black allegedly shot his 59-year-old business partner, Robert Roger Arguelles, at their tannery — just hours after a judge ordered Black to pay Arguelles $310,000 in a contract dispute dating back to 2018. The argument that followed the court ruling ended fatally, with Arguelles pronounced dead at the scene. Beyond being a business partner, Arguelles was also a respected board member for Alexander County Schools, remembered by officials as a devoted father and husband. This heartbreaking case serves as a grim warning: business conflicts can escalate into irreversible loss. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d12afafd21f8627c