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The latest N.C. Drought Monitor was released today (April 2) and there’s no good news. Columbus County is experiencing D1 (Moderate) in the west and D2 (Severe) conditions in the east. No significant rainfall is anticipated for the next week. Currently, the area has an aggregate rainfall deficit of more than 18 inches, according to the National Weather Service. The state, county Fire Marshal and municipal authorities have...
An alleged litterbug got a second chance Friday after being tracked down through trash he had illegally dumped. Columbus County deputies have been cracking down on illegal dumping recent weeks due to multiple citizen complaints. The sheriff’s office was called to the 1300 block of Furnie Hammond Road to a report about illegal dumping on Friday, a report showed. Deputies located multiple boxes, clothing, and household items discarded...
An argument on the road ended up with a Bolton man facing charges after he allegedly resisted deputies while impaired and trespassing. Berryon Baulkman, 41, of 87 14th St, Bolton, was charged with second degree trespassing, resisting an officer and to counts of assault on a public official, according to Detention center reports. His bond was set at $150,000, then dropped to $25,000 after a first appearance. Baulkman...