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For the second time in less than a month, two people died in separate auto crashes a short time apart in Columbus County this weekend. The wrecks happened Saturday evening. Jacqueline Strickland died on Franklin Street after her 2009 Dodge was struck head on by a 2017 Jeep driven by Tanya Norris, according to a press release from Whiteville Police Lt. Thomas Riggins. The crash occurred at 6:17...
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...