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Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. Columbus County will enact a similar ban at the same time. The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, as that is the jurisdiction of the county....
Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and park in well-lit areas whenever possible. The thieves have been targeting electronics, cash and firearms as well as stealing the actual vehicles in several cases. Anyone with information is asked to call the Whiteville Police at 910.642.5111.
Kevin Musser faces three counts of first degree murder and other charges after allegedly stabbing three men in Clarkton Monday night. The Bladen Sheriff’s office reported that Musser came to the door of the home holding a handgun and wearing bloody clothes. Daniel Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer died in the incident. Musser was airlifted to Chapel Hill, where he was arrested after being treated for life-threatening...