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Forest Service crews are keeping a close watch on the remains of the Crusoe Island wildfire that threatened a number of homes Tuesday. The N.C. Forest Service said that the fire is 100 percent contained this morning (Wednesday) but NCFS personnel are monitoring the blaze. It was contained at 343 acres Tuesday evening. Eleven different wildfires in Columbus County were listed by the NCFS Tuesday, according to...
No injuries were reported after a pilot reported someone shined a green laser at his aircraft Monday near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being struck by the laser while trying to land at Columbus County Airport around 9 p.m. The report said the laser appeared to originate around three miles from the airport, in the vicinity of Price Road or Farm Lane....
Developing story A wildfire at the end of Crusoe Island Road is being fed by gusty winds and dry conditions this afternoon (Tuesday). The N.C. Forest Service has redeployed some units from the Holly Shelter Fire on the New Hanover/Pender county line. Dangerous wildfire conditions are expected to continue for the next week. Today’s stronger winds and lower humidity are expected to exacerbate conditions today. (Photos and video...