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The Quarry Road Fire in Brunswick County is now considered 100 percent contained, according to the N.C. Forest Service. NCFS Spokesperson Christie Adams said in a briefing today (Aug. 6) that the 283-acre fire now poses no escape risk and requires “no further action” from firefighters. The fire was first reported July 10, and at its height required equipment and personnel from six counties, including Columbus and Horry,...
A Clarkton area man charged with abusing a girl was acquitted on all charges in Columbus County Superior Court. Christopher Bryson Hickman was found not guilty in a jury trial in Superior Court. Testimony began Monday, and the jury returned its verdict today (Aug. 5). Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock presided over the case. Hickman was defended by William Gore Jr. Jason Minnicozi and Heather Payne Brittan prosecuted...
Detectives have arrested a registered sex offender who was found in possession of pornography featuring a teenager. Caleb Spurling, 27, was arrested during the pre-dawn hours on charges of failure to register and third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was held under no bond, according to detention center records. His address on court documents was listed as 3545 Water Tank Rd., Delco. Warrants show that Spurling...