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Two people were stabbed at a home near Clarkton Sunday, and one man remains in custody after the assault. Damian Addington, 24, of 8607 James B. White Hwy. North, was held under no bond on two charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, according to Detention Center records. Deputies were called to Addington’s home just before 6 p.m. Sunday, according to...
Wildfire season is changing the color of the sky in Columbus County for the second week in a row. The National Weather Service said the smoke plume from a 200-acre wildfire in Marion County, S.C. is blowing across Southeastern North Carolina, leading to hazy conditions throughout the area. The fire is completely contained, and crews are allowing the fire to burn itself out. The Rosindale fire on the...
Immediate first aid often means the difference between life and death, and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue is working with a non-profit to provide free training for the public. The class, hosted by 360ENC, will cover emergency first aid and CPR. The event is free, and especially geared toward parents, caregivers, first responders and ordinary citizens who might be called upon to help save a life. The class is April 25...