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A convicted felon arrested with a rifle and narcotics is being held under $250,000 secured bond after an arrest early Saturday morning. Houston Edward Scott, 27, was arrested by the sheriff’s office on charges of possession of a stolen firearm by a felon, resisting a public officer, and possession with intent to manufacture sell, and deliver prescription pills, marijuana and cocaine. His address was listed on court documents...
Courtesy N.C. Forest Service Those who have felt the warmth of a fire and enjoyed its friendly glow understand that fire is not always a devastating blaze. Our ancestors considered fire to be a basic element, the same as air, water and earth. Long ago, they learned to use fire and to control it. Fire was, perhaps, their first tool. Most of us are careful with fire. We...
An argument turned into a car chase involving a four wheeler this morning, and one man was shot. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident happened near Boardman around 2 a.m. A disagreement between two men led to a fight, and one of those involved tried to flee, apparently on a four-wheeler. Gunshots were exchanged, and the ATV rider was struck in the leg, Rogers said. The case is...