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92-year-old woman reported missing in Robeson County found safe
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 92-year-old woman that was reported missing in Robeson County has been found safe, the sheriff’s office said Monday. Editor’s note: Because the woman was found safe, all identifying information has been removed from this story.
One shot near McDonald's in Robeson Co. community
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — One person has been reportedly shot Sunday while walking in front of the McDonald’s on Walnut Street in the Fairmont community of Robeson County, according to Fairmont Police Chief Jon Edwards. Edwards said the victim is being airlifted to the hospital. More information...
Bladen County remembers the ultimate sacrifice
ELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen County Sheriff’s Department hosted a 2024 Peace Officer Memorial at the Bladen County Sheriff’s Department to honor the officers who were killed in the line of duty in Bladen County. Those officers honored were Chief Roy Franklin Fores – EOW 9/3/67, Chief Marvin...
Report says there was 'utter chaos' during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The search for the gunman behind last October's mass shooting in Maine was marked by “utter chaos,” including one group of deputies who had been drinking nearly crashing their armored vehicle and others showing up in civilian clothes who could have been mistaken for the suspect, according to an after-action report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
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