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Whiteville Police terminated a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle Sunday out of safety concerns. Officers were not informed that the vehicle was stolen until several hours later. The driver of the Toyota SUV caught the eye of Whiteville Police on patrol at Columbus Corners shopping center at 4:42 a.m., according to the report. When an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop, the driver sped away....
A Boardman man was airlifted to an area trauma center after he was shot in an Evergreen-area home early Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to 2753 Macedonia Church Road at 2:05 a.m. to a report of gunshots. No one was home when deputies arrived, the report said. A short time later deputies were notified of a gunshot victim at Columbus Regional. The victim, a...
If you’re searching for a first responder career in Columbus County, both the towns of Tabor City and Lake Waccamaw are seeking individuals to fill positions in their municipalities. Police and EMS positions are open to qualified persons looking for employment. Lake Waccamaw Police Department Lake Waccamaw is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. The police department embraces the concept of community policing...