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High temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions led the National Weather Service to issue yet another wildfire warning today (April 15). The state is currently in an extended drought, with Columbus County split between Moderate and Severe Drought conditions. No significant rainfall is expected for the next week, and the entire area is currently under a major rainfall deficit. No outdoor burning is permitted for any reasons under...
Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are popping up online. They promise massive, unrealistic refunds to lure you in. If you click the link, they will ask for your Social Security number, phone number, and email. Don’t fall for it. Here is how to protect...
A month after Cynthia Hansen was slain in her Whiteville fitness studio, Gov. Josh Stein announced today that the state is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of her killer. Hansen, 71, was severely assaulted inside Stronger Body Fitness on Thompson Street in the early morning hours of March 11. Hansen was able to provide a few details before she died at Columbus Regional....