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A man shot on MLK Drive in Bladenboro Oct. 19 has died, and his alleged assailant is now facing a murder charge. Bladenboro Police announced on social media today (Oct. 23) that Mario Gillespie died from injuries sustained in the attack, which happened in the 800 block of MLK. Gilespie was airlifted to New Hanover Novant after the shooting and Joseph Allen Banner Jr. was arrested a short...
Halloween is a time for costumes, candy and celebrations — not impaired driving. As festivities get underway across North Carolina, state officials are reminding drivers to plan ahead, make responsible choices and never drive impaired. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) announced the return of its annual Halloween “Booze It and Lose It” campaign today (Oct. 23) during a press conference at the Safety City exhibit at...
Updated Oct. 23 1 p.m. Horry County Police have charged a Columbus County detention officer with felony domestic violence. Nathan Christopher Gilbert, 29, is alleged to have used a pistol to threaten the mother of his child during an argument over a vehicle, according to a report with the Horry County Police. HCPD said the woman, whose name was not released, contacted authorities after the incident at a home...