Public Safety

  Drug and larceny charges were levelled Monday after a traffic stop yielded a woman wanted in both Carolinas. Shmaya Ayana Newton, 31, of 2918 Dwelle Dr., Fayetteville, was held under no bond, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. She was arrested just after noon in a traffic stop. The CCSO said Newton was wanted in Cumberland and Columbus counties for multiple thefts from Dollar General stores. Newton...

Developing story A student at Whiteville High School was struck on Lee Street this morning, according to Whiteville Police. Sgt. C. Arnold of the WPD said the 17 year old female had been dropped off for school and was trying to cross Lee Street when she was struck by an SUV. The female driver of the vehicle and her passenger were not injured. The hurt teen did not...

  A Sunday morning stabbing in Fair Bluff sent a man to jail and his son to the hospital. James Earl Bostic, 63, of 2102 Main St., Fair Bluff, was held under no bond. He was charged with a single count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, according to detention center records. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to...