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Afternoon fire destroys outdoor buildings, machinery in Cameron
Two outdoor buildings and several pieces of machinery were destroyed in a structure fire on Friday afternoon in Cameron. Emergency responders received a call alerting them to the fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders found outdoor buildings and one bulldozer on fire with flames showing. Multiple pieces...
Man accused of strangling woman at Aberdeen hotel
An Aberdeen man is being held at the Moore County Detention Center under no bond after he allegedly strangled a woman at an Aberdeen hotel. Twenty-five-year-old Jacques McGregor faces charges of felony assault by strangulation and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Aberdeen Police were called to the AmeriVu Inn &...
Maple Hill man arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Maple Hill man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into nearly 100 vehicles. Joseph Clark Jr., 40, has been linked to more than 30 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Bladen County, 50 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Lee County and 11 breaking and entering into motor vehicle cases in Harnett County, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.
Foxfire woman found safe with dog after eight-hour search
A 72-year-old woman from Foxfire, who was the subject of a Silver Alert on Friday afternoon, has been found safe after an extensive eight-hour search. Rescue parties scoured surrounding areas for hours before locating her. The woman was found off of Blue Bird Lane, less than a half-mile from her residence. Her dog, having stayed at her side, was found along with her.
Gietzen gets 6 years in prison for participating in January 6 riot
David Gietzen of Sanford was sentenced to six years in prison this week for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021. Gietzen, 31, will face an additional three years of supervised release upon the completion of his incarceration. U.S. District...
Sanford woman indicted for daughter's death
After originally being charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor on Aug. 6, Hannah Katherine Powell, 31, of Sanford was indicted April 1 for involuntary manslaughter in the death of her 14-month-old daughter. Court documents show that Powell was indicted for the death of Natalie Caroline Lawton. Her obituary from...
Fayetteville isn’t known for its million dollar homes, but Moore neighbors have plenty. Why?
While Fayetteville and Cumberland County may not boast many million-dollar homes, just a stone's throw away in Moore County lies a plethora of sprawling estates. Currently, 41 homes listed for sale in Moore County range from $1.1 to $3.3 million compared to three sale listings in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Real estate agents in Moore County believe that the differences can be attributed to the population and the amenities available in the area.
Carthage Elementary: Rebuild or remodel?
The Moore County Board of Education Construction Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the future of Carthage Elementary School. The meeting aimed to answer the question that has been hanging over Carthage Elementary for years: remodel or rebuild?. At 4:30 p.m., the Construction Committee and Moore County residents from all...
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