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A Robeson County murder suspect escaped the Columbus detention center by using another inmate’s name Tuesday. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said Zion Britt, 26, was last seen Tuesday night. He was wearing a black zippered coat, dark sneakers, and had a pink shirt hanging from his back pocket. The RCSO was notified of the escape Wednesday evening (tonight), according to a press release. Britt was being...
While Southeastern North Carolina missed most of the mess last weekend, a new system brewing could bring snow to the area Saturday into Sunday – along with record cold temperatures. Last weekend’s winter storm brought very limited freezing precipitation to parts of Columbus, while much of the state was hit by sleet, freezing rain and ice. Western portions of the Columbus saw more wintry mix than the rest...
Leaked evidence, bail for a murder suspect and the effects of social media on criminal cases will come together in Columbus County Superior Court today with the start of Xavier Thomas’ first degree murder trial. Thomas, 24, is alleged to have killed Julian Juan Fipps, 31, during a shooting on MM Ray Road on Jan. 9, 2023. A motive for the murder has not been officially released. In...