Public Safety

A crash just after sunset Monday was fatal to a woman driving a moped on U.S. 74-76 in Delco. The Highway Patrol and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Rescue Chief Steve Camlin said the moped was traveling east in the 23000 block of the highway around 8:24 p.m. when she was struck in the rear by a Dodge Caravan driven by Hope Marie Agler, 42, of Burgaw. Camlin said the driver...

Friday’s violent storm caused damage across the county, including some scary moments at a popular destination and a home in Williams, but no injuries. Heavy rains collapsed the roof at Whiteville Used Tires on Columbus Street, seriously damaging the business. It was the second time heavy rains have caused a roof collapse there. Despite concerns of flooding in downtown Whiteville, Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. said there...

The suspect in a home invasion also faces narcotics charges, according to warrants. Sheldon Glen Patrick, 59, was arrested Aug. 20 on charges of discharging a firearm in a home to incite fear; to counts each of kidnapping and breaking and entering to terrorize or injure; assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver methamphetamine; maintaining a dwelling for...