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Whiteville Police will kick off an intensive enforcement effort on Valentine’s Day aimed at cracking down on speeders, squatted trucks, seatbelt use and other violations. Officer Christian Cribb, the city’s liaison in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), said in a press release that WPD will be increasing patrols Feb. 14 through Feb. 28 to deal with some of the most common safety violations. WPD already offers free...
The forecast high winds for tomorrow (Tuesday) have led to a two hour delay for both county school systems. Buses cannot safely travel when wind speeds exceed 35 miles per hour, County Schools spokesman Kelly Jones said. Gusts of 35 to 40 are forecast through noon on Tuesday, with strong sustained winds from tonight through noon tomorrow.
Citizen complaints led to the arrest of an alleged crack cocaine dealer near Whiteville on Thursday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Broadus Jerome Justice, 48, with addresses of Wayne’s Way and 3445 Red Store Rd., Whiteville was held under $110,000 secured bond, detention reports show. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, trafficking in cocaine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and...