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Nextdoor in Brunswick County, one person died during a house fire near Calabash this morning. Three firefighters tried to get to the victim in the pre-dawn blaze. One firefighter received minor burns during the rescue attempt and was treated on the scene. The fire closed a portion of U.S. 17 for hours.
Deputies caught a break-in suspect at the scene Thursday. Jonathan Tyreese Smith, 23, of 172 Mangum Rd., Evergreen, was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to detention center reports. He was charged with injury to real and personal property. Tiara Williams called 911 after Smith allegedly went to her home on Arthur Graham Lane around 4 p.m. Deputies detained smith at the scene. Williams told deputies that...
Update: The sheriff’s office said today (Jan 28) that the owner of the animals has purchased appropriate shelters and the animals are now housed in compliance with state law. Deputies are checking on the property again later this week. Animal Protective Services personnel and law enforcement found a dead cat and dogs without adequate shelter during last week’s subfreezing temperatures. APS was called to Pond Drive in Cerro...