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Felony larceny charges have been dropped against Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd. Byrd was arrested in September on charges of larceny and possession of stolen goods. He was accused of taking a storage building from a campground he owns at Lake Waccamaw, and using the building on another property. The building was returned to the site shortly before his arrest. Mike Willis, Byrd’s attorney, said the owner of the...
Updated 3:17 p.m. Two homes were struck but no one was injured after a drive-by shooting in broad daylight Thursday. Four Whiteville schools were placed on lockdown. Det. Scott Moody of the Whiteville Police said officers responded to the call on West Burkhead Street and found shell casings at the intersection of Maxwell and BurkheadTwo homes were struck, one of which was occupied at the time. “The person...
A scorned woman in Riegelwood allegedly stole a handgun, burned a home, a Jeep and shot at two people Oct. 21, according to the sheriff’s office. Monica Renee Simpson, 33, is under $161,000 secured bond on charges of second degree arson, damage to property, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm to incite fear. More charges are pending. Her address was listed...