News Briefs for August 26, 2025
One man was transported to a hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive minutes after midnight, according to sheriff’s reports. Deputies responding to a call about a structure fire found Gerald in the front yard with a gunshot wound.
International Paper is selling its fluff division to American Industrial Partners for $1.3 billion dollars. Both companies made the announcement Thursday. No changes have been announced for the Riegelwood operation.
A Hallsboro man has been charged with breaking into the Vann Underwood car dealership in Whiteville Thursday. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr., 19, was arrested by Whiteville Police minutes after he allegedly broke a window and attempted to enter the Madison Street business. He was charged with breaking and entering and trafficking in cocaine. He was held under $25,000 secured bond.
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