Public Safety

Breaking news Columbus and Horry county authorities are searching for a possible plane crash near the Dothan area. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said the plane dropped off Myrtle Beach radar around 1 p.m. In addition to ground units from both counties, a private helicopter is involved in the search. It has not been confirmed if the plane crashed or made an emergency landing. Check back with CCN...

An alligator was “neutralized” after allegedly injuring a child at Lake Waccamaw today. Lake Waccamaw Police reported via social media that the child was seriously injured, but the wounds were not life threatening. Multiple children were playing in about four feet of water when the victim “exclaimed’ something bit me,’ the LWPD said. The children were rushed from the water, and an alligator around six to seven feet...

For years, Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire Rescue (ADR) has faced problems with flammable materials. The thousands of commercial trucks move through the east end of Columbus every day. There’s also a concentration of industrial facilities that use a variety of chemicals and hazardous materials. ADR has used Class A and B foam fire suppression systems on three of its vehicles for years. The department’s newest apparatus is upping...