Public Safety

Drug and traffic charges sent a Clarkton area man to jail Wednesday after he led police and deputies on a high speed chase. Willie Graham, 19, of 1200 Quill Moore Rd., Clarkton was held under $11,000 secured bond on charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; fleeing to elude arrest; maintaining a vehicle for drug activities; and traffic violations. He was also charged with displaying...

Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire-Rescue responded to a fast moving wildfire Saturday on Christian Lane. ADR fought alongside Bolton, Northwest, Buckhead and the Forest Service dealt with extremely high winds for several hours before knocking the fire down. The Boiling Spring Lakes fire in Brunswick County continues to be a problem, despite Saturday and Sunday’s rains. The fire escaped containment Saturday and spread to 1,500 acres. The Forest Service...

Firefighting aircraft on the Sunset Road fire in Brunswick County had to be grounded yesterday when two drones flew through the airspace. The N.C. Forest Service said the rapidly moving fire spread during the time the aircraft could not operate. “Firefighting aircraft that respond to wildfires fly low in support of ground personnel,” a news released from the NCFS said Friday night. “Drones can pose a serious threat...