News Briefs for February 7, 2025
Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman.
A shooting suspect is in jail after leading deputies and troopers on a chase into Columbus County, where he was trapped near Boardman.
Justus Simmons, 41, allegedly reached for a firearm when he was finally cornered by Columbus and Robeson deputies.
Republican Convention March 20; Precinct Meetings Set. The Columbus County Republican Party precinct meetings are set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 at the county headquarters, 107B S. Madison St., Whiteville.
