News Briefs for October 5, 2025
Deputies have arrested a man after he allegedly threatened and assaulted a woman, then fired a shot inside a home with the entire incident heard by 911 operators. Christopher McPherson, age 41 of Pine Long Road is in jail under no bond, charged with two counts of domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Multiple students face juvenile petitions after two teachers were struck during a fight at South Columbus High School on Tuesday. A fight off campus apparently extended into the school day, when several students allegedly went to a classroom and attacked a student. The teachers were struck while trying to break up the fight.
Lisa Landreth faces child abuse charges after her two children tested positive for methamphetamine. Landreth, age 33, is being held under no bond. The children allegedly ingested the drugs after Landreth allowed them access to a quantity of meth in her home near Whiteville.
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