Public Safety

First responders from Columbus and Brunswick scrambled on a reported plane crash in the Green Swamp on Tuesday, but the crash turned out to be a pit stop.Brunswick 911 calls show a motorist heading toward Bolton on N.C. 211 had crossed the the county line when he saw a “two person small aircraft” go down just before 7 p.m. Columbus CountyCommunications dispatched deputies, along with Bolton and Buckhead...

UPDATE: Second man charged. Second degree murder charges have been filed against both men who allegedly killed a Sandyfield resident while street racing April 16. Ray Antonio Graham, 35, was arrested May 2 on charges of second degree murder and prearranged speed competition. He was released on a secured bond Monday.Daniel Coleman, 21, was arrested in New Hanover County May 5, according to court records. Both are charged...

Two Tabor City homes were struck by fire from two weapons Thursday, according to police, and one of the victims didn’t know it due to her loud music. Dennis Cox contacted police May 1, two days after the alleged incident. Ptm. B. Churchfield was on patrol in the 300 block of West Third Street when Dennis Cox flagged the officer down.Cox showed the officer several bullet holes in...