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An unattended pot caused a fire that left heavy damage to a Whiteville home Wednesday. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said Whiteville firefighters were called to the Creighton Street home around 9:30 p.m. The fire was burning in the kitchen of the home and had spread to an attic area, Lowder said, but firefighters managed to save the rest of the house. “They got on it quickly and...
A toddler is unhurt after getting his leg caught in a vent, thanks to deputies and rescue personnel. Deputies went to 2546 Georgia Pacific Road Tuesday at 5:45 a.m. after Diedra Jordan called 911 for help, according to a report by Sgt. C. Fonvielle. The two-year-old boy had gotten his leg caught in a bathroom vent, the report said. Because of the size of the vent and the...
A woman out on bond on trespassing charges was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a drink from a store where she had previously been banned. Amber Muse, 48, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, second degree trespassing and and resisting an officer. Muse was out on bond for failure to appear when she was arrested, according to court records. Her address was listed as 122 Bussy Rd., Hallsboro....