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Fire destroyed a vacant warehouse in downtown Whiteville Monday. Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said the blaze was reported around 5 a.m. The warehouse, located on Magnolia Street, was a total loss. The building was empty and had no electricity, Lowder said. Whiteville Fire Department, Whiteville Rescue, Whiteville Police and the fire marshal responded to the blaze. No injuries were reported. The building had previously been used by a...
A man considered armed and dangerous has been captured in Horry County, according to police. Residents were warned to stay in their homes after Terry Brady was allegedly involved in an incident in the Fox Hollow community, outside of Conway early Thursday afternoon. Horry County Police reported that Brady was involved in a shooting incident in the area, and he was considered armed and dangerous. Horry County Fire...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.The watch is in effect for Columbus, Robeson, Bladen, Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick counties.Low relative humidity and high winds have made conditions conducive to rapid wildfire growth. Outdoor burning is not recommended, according to the N.C. Forest Service.Critical fire conditions...