Public Safety

Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures “are likely.” Motorists are asked to use an alternate route if at all possible. The wreck is in the vicinity of N.C. 87 (Old Stage Road) and Gus Bryant Road. Details of the...

A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving her home on foot, but was thought to have caught a ride in a Chevrolet Tahoe around 11 p.m. The BCSO said the girl was heading for Columbus County, possibly Whiteville. Whiteville Police...

The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. Powell shortly before 11 a.m. on Nov. 4, according to a report. Employees discovered an alleged break-in had occurred earlier that day. The next morning, police were called back to the store just...