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A familiar face will be the new chief of Whiteville Police starting Feb. 17. Paul Rochenback was introduced to the Whiteville City Council Tuesday as the replacement for Douglas Ipock. He led a field of around 20 applicants for the position, City Manager Darren Currie said. Rockenbach has given verbal confirmation that he will take the job, Currie said. “I am pleased that Whiteville is bringing a good...
With increasing fire dangers and the spring wildfire season riught around the corner, the N.C. Forest Service is encouraging property owners to be prepared in case a wildfire comes in their direction. “Even though we’re still a few weeks from the official start of spring wildfire season, now is the time for homeowners to be thinking about simple steps they can take to reduce risk in the home...
Developing story: N.C. 410 north of Silver Spoon Road is blocked after a collision between a logging truck and a pickup. Witness said one person has been transported, and law enforcement and first responders are on the scene. The road is expected to be blocked for several hours. We have reached out to the Highway Patrol for more information. Use alternate routes if you are traveling in the...