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Deputies and Whiteville Police used a tracking system to help rescue a dementia patient Friday. Joe Baldwin, 70, disappeared from his home sometime between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Family members had signed Baldwin up with Project Lifesaver. The program uses a radio tracker worn by the subject to provide help during emergencies. CCSO Lt. Darris Floyd, who...
First responders, charities and recovery groups turned out Saturday for the Columbus County Hurricane Expo. The annual event is designed to help area residents prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. In addition to county Emergency Management and the sheriff’s office, Animal Protective Services, the National Weather Service, mental health and counseling agencies, and government assistance agencies were on hand to help people be ready when a...
Whiteville Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at a tire dealer Friday. An unidentified subject began arguing with Brian Koenig at the New and Used Tire Barn around 2 p.m., the report said. WPD did not specify what the argument entailed. When the argument turned into a physical confrontation, the report said, the suspect drew a 9mm handgun and fired one shot. No one was injured,...