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Police and the 911 center have released a transcript of the call that led to the discovery of Cynthia Hansen’s murder March 11. Hansen, 71, was found brutally assaulted in her Thompson Street fitness studio in Whiteville during the pre-dawn hours. A client arriving for an early morning workout saw an individual other than Hansen in the building, and went to their vehicle to call 911. Emergency Services...
The rains held off long enough for all four area festivals to wind down Saturday, but despite lingering showers through Sunday the area is still in a severe drought. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley measured .44 inches of rain in Whiteville from Saturday through Sunday. Saturday marked the end of 19 days without measurable rainfall in the county – not a record, but close to it. While the rain helped...
One man sustained minor injuries in Chadbourn Saturday after an alleged shooting. Mayor Phillip Britt said investigators were called to Columbus Regional after the man as brought in by private vehicle. He told police that he was shot on Colony Street. The victim was treated and released. The investigation is continuing.