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Columbus County’s helicopter and a fuel truck used to support the chopper are being transferred to Robeson County. Commissioners are expected to approve an agreement tonight completing the transfer of the equipment from the Columbus Sheriff’s Office to the Robeson SO. The fuel tanker can be used to supply the helicopter or other vehicles during emergencies. Both were obtained as surplus under former Sheriff Jody Greene in 2019....
Deputies have arrested a suspect who allegedly put a woman in the hospital after abeating Thursday. Roy Dale Jones, 56, was held under $2,500 secured bond. He is charged with property damage, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and assault on a female. His address was listed as 77 Alton Singletary Rd., Whiteville. The sheriff’s office was called to Lisa Long’s home on Gaston Sellers...
One person died in an early morning house fire in Roseland Monday. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said firefighters were called to 187 Ruth Drive at 2:10 a.m. Investigators are still on the scene as of noon Monday. This is a developing story.