Public Safety

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, according to a press release by WPD. Arp was traveling at a high rate of speed when he overcorrected and crashed his Honda Accord. He was pronounced dead on the scene. “The Whiteville...

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The wreck occurred near Exit 242 between 10:30-11 a.m., the chief said. The driver was apparently the only occupant of the vehicle, which witnesses said was overturned in a swampy area.  

A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41,  of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple assault and trespassing on a school bus, according to warrants. She was release don $1,000 secured bond. Just before 8 a.m. Monday, Vitanza allegedly boarded the school bus while it was stopped in front of her residence, the...