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Patrick Corey Fields pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges and saw his child sexual assault charges dismissed. Patrick Corey Fields, 35, of Bladenboro, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child abuse and misdemeanor assault on a child in Columbus County Superior Court Tuesday, according to court records. Charges of second degree sex offense with a child and indecent liberties were dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office as part of...
As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its annual “Operation Firecracker Booze It and Lose It” enforcement campaign Monday to promote safe driving throughout the busy travel period. The campaign includes bolstered public outreach and law enforcement to encourage sober driving and remove impaired drivers from the roads. Law...
The ongoing drought and a preponderance of wildfire fuel has fire officials concerned that Independence Day fireworks could lead to more than fire in the sky. “We encourage folks to just use common sense,” said Billy Barnette of the Columbus County office of the N.C. Forest Service. “If you’re going to be lighting fireworks at home, have a garden hose and a flat point shovel close by.” Extremely...