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Breaking news Christopher Strickland was taken into custody today (Tuesday) after a two-day manhunt. Strickland, 43, was wanted for a string of break-ins and larcenies in North and South Carolinas, according to Tabor City Police. Tabor City Police said Strickland was captured after a joint effort with the sheriff’s office, Fair Bluff and Chadbourn police, and a tracking dog from the N.C. Dept. of Corrections. “We can accomplish...
Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected over the next 7-10 days, the statewide burn ban and enforcement action will continue until further notice. “Even with a burn ban in place we are continuing to see significant wildfire activity across the state because of...
Investigators are trying to determine why a Crusoe Island Road man died in his home Saturday. George Joseph Kowall III, 43, was found deceased in his home in the 2000 block of Crusoe Island Road, the sheriff’s office reported. Deputies and EMS were called at 8:10 a.m. EMS confirmed the victim’s passing, the report said. A preliminary investigation showed no signs of foul play, according to the sheriff’s...