Jones’ eccentric animal sculptures carved with a chain saw graced U.S. 15/501 south of Chapel Hill, bringing him worldwide fame.

It started with an injury. Robert Unik, a steelworker in Selkirk, Manitoba, was badly hurt on the job and found himself in need of a new career — and workers’ comp willing to pay for the education.

A brazen bear was recorded stealing a man’s chainsaw in east Tennessee, leading to a daring recovery mission from the predator’s den. Video of the theft was shared Nov. 6 on social media by home ...