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An ongoing stolen property investigation led to the arrest of a Chadbourn area man on firearm and theft charges. Nicky Delane Blackwell, 54, ofm1663 Bee Tree Lane, was held under a secured bond, according to detention center reports. He faces two counts of possession of stolen property and a stolen firearm; felony conspiracy, and altering a firearm serial number. Detectives from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office executed a...
Chadbourn and Whiteville Police will be hosting events for National Night Out tomorrow (Tuesday). National Night Out is designed to allow citizens to get to know their local law enforcement officers, as well as find out more about opportunities for families. While primarily aimed at children, everyone is welcome. Whiteville Police will hold their event at City Hall at Madison and Columbus streets. Visitors can enjoy food trucks,...
Two men attempting to stop a boat from sinking at Lake Waccamaw Sunday night were apparently injured by a lightning strike. First responders were paged at 8:40 p.m., officials said. The men were trying to prevent a boat from sinking at the Lake Waccamaw Campground dock when at least one and possibly two bolts of lightning hit the lake. The men were not in close proximity to the...