Public Safety

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the gunmen who killed three people in Chadbourn July 3. Xavier Sadler, Mack Jenkins, and Kameesha Powell were shot to death and Ordashia McFadden injured in the early morning attack at the Bando nightclub. On Saturday, July 3, Chadbourn Police Department responded to a call at the parking lot of the...

One suspect was arrested after he ran into a metal pole while fleeing deputies last week. Henry Charles Brandt and Joe Allen Formyduval pulled into the Holiday Motel parking lot Dec. 8 when they were spotted by patrolling deputies, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. The vehicle was registered to Brandt, who had an outstanding warrant from the recent drug roundup called Operation Giving Thanks. Brandt allegedly bailed...

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.