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Two Whiteville men are in custody after allegedly shooting a 17-year-old from Whiteville in Virginia. The Amherst Co., Va. Sheriff’s office confirmed that Steve Burrell and Kivin Graham, both of Whiteville, were charged with “malicious discharge of a firearm” and firing from a motor vehicle in the May 31 incident. Malachi Mullins, 17, of Whiteville had gone to a home in Amherst with family members to pick up a...
The victim of an alleged child abduction was returned minutes after the 911 call, and deputies are working to uncover more leads. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring of the sheriff’s office said the 12 year old female victim was reported missing June 1 around 5:18 p.m. The alleged kidnapper was described as a white male with gray hair, standing six feet tall and weighing 200 pounds. She returned safely...
After almost a year, the Hallsboro Middle School Courthouse annex will close June 30.“Effective June 30, the Hallsboro Court Facility currently being held at Hallsboro Middle School will be closed,” Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill said. “All Court past this date will be moved back to the Columbus County Courthouse Annex located at 113 Courthouse Square, Whiteville.”The courthouse annex was the first of its kind in the...