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First responders are working to clear the roadway after a logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74-76 and Red Hill Road at the Whiteville city limits this morning. No injuries were reported, but the load of pulp wood has blocked most of the southbound lane of Red Hill at the exit onto U.S. 74-76. Heavy equipment is on scene and has righted the truck.
While there have been no credible threats locally, the latest viral rumored to additional security at area schools today. Posters on TikTok, a social media group frequented by teens and youth, said there would be shootings and violence at schools across the country today. Some schools across North Carolina have reported parents keeping students out due to the threats. The threats went viral Thursday, drawing attention in about...
• Woman jailed after allegedly trying to ram patrol car. Five people are in jail and two more are being sought as deputies crack down on drug activities near Tabor City. Operation Take Back Columbus is a cooperative effort between the Columbus and Brunswick sheriff’s offices to target high crime areas, Columbus Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release. Deputies made multiple arrests this week, including that...