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Emergency officials are cautioning against any form of outdoor burning as fire conditions reached extreme levels today, with little or no improvement before at least Friday. The National Weather Service said dry, windy conditions with higher than usual temperatures will continue until a front crosses the area Friday. Currently, Whiteville has gone 16 days without measurable rainfall. A statewide burn ban remains in effect. The largest first in...
An alleged insurance fraud and identity theft scheme landed a Cerro Gordo woman in jail Tuesday, and it wasn’t the first time. Kimberly Nicole Batten, 31, of 1150 Cedar Grove Church Road was charged with insurance fraud less than $100,000, identity theft, obtaining property by false pretenses, and making a false statement while applying for insurance. Warrants obtained by the Dept. of Insurance, Criminal Investigations section show that...
Wildfire conditions remain dangerously high across the state and southeastern North Carolina. Strengthening winds, low humidity and warmer temperatures tomorrow may lead to increased fire danger, according to the National Weather Service. A burn ban remains in effect statewide. All outdoor burning for any purpose is prohibited until conditions improve. Currently the region is classified as having Severe Drought conditions. The ongoing drought has led to dangerously dry...