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Stabbing Victim Refuses Transport

July 25, 2025

A man who was stabbed in the abdomen refused medical treatment and wouldn’t cooperate with investigators early Wednesday, after he was tracked by an ankle monitor. The sheriff’s office was called to Todd Town Road in Clarendon just before 1 a.m. to a report of a self-inflicted stab wound, the report said. Deputies found an individual at the scene who was “covered in blood” who said the victim...

Joseph David Wells. (CCSO Detention)

July 25, 2025

A domestic violence warrant led to multiple narcotics charges and no bond for a Whiteville-area man. Joseph Daniel Wells, 36, of 37 Ruth Stanley Lane, was held under no bond on charges of domestic violence, maintaining a vehicle for drug activities, and possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver opiates, according to Detention Center reports. He was out on bond on narcotics charges at the time of...

(USDA photo)

July 25, 2025

Several head of cattle are recovering after reportedly being shot in northern Columbus County. The sheriff’s office was called to Pine Drive, Bladenboro July 22 after a farmer discovered what appeared to be healing gunshot wounds on several cows. The report did not specifically say how many animals were involved, or what kind of weapon was used. The cattle are expected to recover. The owner also told deputies...

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