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Sheriff’s office: Three arrested following Columbus Co. chase that reached speeds of 135 mph
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Three people were arrested following a Columbus County chase that reached 135 mph, according to the Tabor City Police Department. Per a TCPD report, on Friday, April 26, an officer was dispatched to assist the Chadbourn Police Department with a chase involving a stolen Nissan Altima that was headed towards Tabor City.
Water outage reported in Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - A water outage is affecting a portion of Whiteville Thursday morning, May 2, according to Whiteville Emergency Services. “The City of Whiteville is currently experiencing a water outage on North Thompson Street between College Street and Church Street. Water service has been interrupted for the immediate area. Crews are on scene now working to repair the leak. Water service will be restored as soon as possible,” the announcement states.
Florence man receives double life sentence for fatal 2020 shooting
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — Xavier Green of Florence pled guilty to two counts of murder during a hearing on Tuesday, according to Robeson County District Matthew Scott. Police said Green shot and killed two women in July 2020 outside the Family Dollar on East 5th Street in Lumberton. Officials said the shooting was random and Green didn’t know the victims, Kayla Kyle and Kimberly Hunt.
Authorities identify suspect shot to death by Fairmont police officer after knife attack
FAIRMONT, N.C. (WBTW) — The suspect who was shot and killed Monday night by a Fairmont police officer after stabbing him has been identified. Police Chief Jon Edwards said Arlette Christina Wiggins, 40, was shot and killed by officer Denzel Burney. Authorities said it happened at about 8:30 p.m., but did not give a location. […]
National Day of Prayer is Thursday (May 2)
The 73rd annual National Day of Prayer is Thursday at noon. There will be four observances around Columbus County:. * Columbus County Government Complex, 127 W. Webster St., Whiteville. * Columbus County Sheriff’s Office East Substation, 352 Delco School Rd., Delco. * Tabor City Visitor’s Center, 301 E 5th...
Gator Watching Season in High Gear at Lake
This year has the hallmarks of being a banner season for alligators at Lake Waccamaw, and officials are stressing the danger of feeding the large reptiles. The exploding population of gators (due to the state’s conservation programs) has made gator watching a popular pastime with residents and visitors at Lake Waccamaw. Casual surveys indicate the population is even larger than usual this year – both in numbers and size.
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