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Three teens charged in shooting outside McDonald's in Fairmont
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Fairmont Police Department has arrested three teens after a shooting Sunday night outside of the McDonald's restaurant on Walnut Street in Fairmont, according to Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards. Edwards said 19-year-old Adriana Clark of Fairmont, 18-year-old Briceston McKinnon of Lumberton, and a...
Elizabethtown announces rules for food trucks and pop-up shops
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Elizabethtown announced Thursday that it has introduced new policies regarding pop-up shops, food trucks and other temporary shops in town limits. Town staff say that the policies are needed to protect businesses and citizens since they can fly under the radar regarding rules...
FBI Launch ‘Parallel Investigation’ Into Death of SC Pastor’s Wife Mica Miller, Police Reveal
The FBI is allegedly conducting a “parallel investigation” into the suicide of Mica Miller, the wife of South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller. Miller was found dead in Robeson County, NC on April 27. Mica Miller, 30, died via a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park. She...
Second man arrested, charged in shooting of 2 in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Maxton man is facing a felony assault charge in connection with a Wednesday shooting that left two people with serious injuries. Jerry Oxendine, 70, of Maxton, was arrested Saturday in Wilkes County. He’s facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury and […]
Greene Central baseball uses big late innings to win 2A East Region Title, first state finals since 2002
SNOW HILL, N.C. (WITN) - The Greene Central baseball team defeated Whiteville 9-1 on Friday night to claim the 2A East Region Title and reach the state finals for the first time since 2002. Riley Radford had a huge game throwing a 1-hitter for the Rams. “I don’t normally get...
District attorneys work to shut down two illegal nightclubs in New Hanover, Columbus counties
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Over the past several months, District Attorneys Ben and Jon David have worked to shut down two illegal nightclubs in New Hanover and Columbus counties, according to a release from the Office of District Attorney Ben David. The clubs were determined to be nuisances...
Lumberton police K9s achieve annual certification
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — The Lumberton Police Dept. Canine Division has completed its annual certification through the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA), according to officials. Police said all of their K-9 officers have to be certified every year. IPWDA’s website said its mission is to “advance excellence in...
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