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A nationwide outage was caused by a software glitch that led to problems with computer systems across the country today (Friday), including some emergency and bank networks. Locally, county and municipal governments, 911 and law enforcement agencies have reported no problems. License plate and driver’s license agencies are offline, according to a press release from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. The outage occurred when a software update by...
The suspect in a May armed robbery has been arrested. Farajili Jamaal Smith, 39, is being held under $250,000 bond on a single charge of armed robbery. His address was listed in detention center reports as 328 Hammer St., Fair Bluff. He was taken into custody July 12. The sheriff’s office reported that Robert Tyler contacted law enforcement around 2:15 a.m. Tyler said he was robbed at gunpoint...
Despite the spotty heavy rains of late, the state Drought Monitor published today keeps most of Columbus squarely in the extreme drought category. No burn bans have been issued for the area, but outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Whiteville has implemented mandatory water restrictions. County water customers and those on town systems are being asked to conserve whenever possible. The N.C. State Drought Monitor is updated every Thursday....