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Much of the state, including Columbus County, is moving deeper into drought as the spring fire season begins, and the N.C. Forest Service is gearing up for a busy time. Officials are urging the public to apply best practices and common sense with all outdoor fire, especially yard debris burns. “With the recent rainfall combined with multiple winter storms earlier this year, some folks may not realize that...
A State Trooper was killed in a single vehicle crash in Robeson County early today (Sunday). Master a trooper Stien Davis Jr. was on duty when he lost control of his vehicle on N.C. 130, according to a press release from the Patrol. His vehicle left the roadway and overturned in a swampy area. “Master Trooper Davis was a member of the 141st Basic Patrol School and served...
Chadbourn Town Attorney Mike Stephens abruptly quit during this morning’s called emergency council meeting, shortly before Mayor Philip Britt and Councilman Danny Clewis almost came to blows on the porch of the town hall. Mayor Pro Tem Tony Jordan called the meeting without consulting Town Manager Jason Robinson or Britt. Robinson submitted his retirement papers this week, effective March 31. Sources close to town leadership said the meeting...