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Two alleged thieves went back for a second helping and were arrested by Whiteville Police Monday. Clayton Xavier Benton, 23, and Harvey Elliot Harris, 23, were held under secured bonds. Benton was charged with felony conspiracy, felony aiding and abetting, and traffic violations. His address was listed on court documents as 203 Deer Run Estates, Whiteville. Harris was charged with two counts of breaking, entering and larceny. His...
County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a budget amendment to preserve the county’s paramedic quick response vehicle (QRV) program. The budget amendment for $421,000 was required to keep the current level of service for the rest of the fiscal year. The QRV program was not fully funded in the original budget, due to the county trying to reduce expenses. Several members of the board pointed out that the reason...
Two students face juvenile petitions after they allegedly tampered with electrical equipment in a classroom Tuesday. The West Columbus High school resource officer was notified by a substitute teacher that several students were seen near a light socket moments before a computer went off, according to the report. A piece of wire that was bent into a U-shaped and covered in paper was found near the burned-out socket....