Public Safety

At least six other people, including a toddler, were in the home where a seven year old boy was shot to death Saturday night. The report from Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said the boy died at Columbus Regional. The incident was reported just before 9 p.m. at 2089 Braswell Road, Chadbourn. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said several people were standing in the yard of the homed when...

Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspects who shot and killed a seven year old boy Saturday night. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said several people were standing in the yard of a mobile home on Braswell Road when an unknown shooter in a vehicle opened fire. Multiple shots were fired, with several rounds entering the home. The boy sustained two gunshot wounds, Rogers said. EMS...