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Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire at 216 E. Webster Street. No injuries have been reported. Smoke was visible throughout downtown just after the 2 p.m. fire was called in. We’re working to bring you more details as they become available.
A space heater is being blamed for a fatal fire Saturday morning. Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said the fire on Tommy Wooten Road was called in at 7:03. a.m. Despite quick response from multiple departments, the resident of the home could not be saved.“It was a great job by everyone and our 911 Center,” Lancaster said. “This was just not the outcome we hoped for.” The sheriff’s...
A burn barrel allegedly shot a Tabor City man Jan. 5. Joshua A. Vereen, 29, was transported to Columbus Regional with multiple bullet wounds in both legs, according to the sheriff’s office. He told deputies that bullets inside a burn barrel on Shug Norris Road apparently ignited, causing his injuries. Deputies noted that Vereen’s story changed several times, and he refused to cooperate with law enforcement.The case was...