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Bond was set at $25,000 after a woman allegedly switched from fighting civilians to fighting law enforcement. Keira Ann Williams, 49, was charged with two counts each of assault on a government official and resisting a public officer, along with communicating threats, according to booking information. She was listed as homeless. Deputies were called to 2528 Old Lumberton Road around 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 30 to a complaint...
A wildfire in Brunswick County is causing visible smoke in eastern and southern Columbus, and it’s in a familiar place. Brunswick County Emergency Services said the Quarry Road II fire is burning in the same area as the massive wildfire that hit the area in July. Approximately 50 acres are affected in the Bricklanding and Old Georgetown Road area near Shallotte. The N.C. Forest Service and local fire...
A new N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office will open Monday, Oct. 5, in Tabor City. The office will be located at 119 Lynwood Norris Road, across from the Lake Tabor Boat Ramp, and will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on state holidays. Funding for the new two‑person office was included in state budget passed by the N.C. General Assembly...