Public Safety

Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy and training center during the early morning hours. She was later pronounced dead at Columbus Regional. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said in an 11 p.m. press release that investigators hope someone caught video or photos in the...

A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8 p.m. Call 910.642.8046 for more information. Be sure to sign up for the city’s free alert system for updates on breaks and emergencies.

Whiteville Police said the death of a physical therapist this morning was an isolated incident, and there is no continuing threat to the public. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach refused to identify the victim, citing the ongoing investigation and notification of kin. Multiple sources said the woman was well-known personal trainer Cynthia Hansen, a resident of Lake Waccamaw. Whiteville Police were called to 711 N. Thompson Street around...