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New evidence in the Kandle Rogers assault case has led to the dismissal of the city school board member’s conviction. Rogers was charged with assault on a government official after she allegedly scratched Nishawn Pridgen, a Whiteville public works employee, as he was putting out traffic cones during Hurricane Idalia’s flooding Aug. 31. District Attorney Jon David requested a special prosecutor and judge for the case since Rogers...
The Robeson County murder suspect accused of shooting two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies now faces federal carjacking charges. A criminal complaint filed today (Nov. 17) alleges that Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr., carjacked a patrol vehicle with the intent to cause serious bodily injury. If convicted, Locklear faces up to 25 years in prison. “The brave men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line every...
Updated A former teacher at Columbus Charter School is in jail under $250,000 secured bond, three counts of indecent liberties with a student. Scott Dale Todd, 29, was dismissed from the school Nov. 1 after the child’s parents and investigators contacted school officials. Todd taught seventh grade and physical education at the charter school, and drove a bus. The alleged crimes occurred in his capacity as a coach,...