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The sheriff’s office is asking for assistance in the search for William “Barry” Freedman. Freedman, 62, was last seen in the Whiteville area on Sept. 23. No description of his clothing or method of travel have been released. He was last reported in the 1200 block of Jordan Road near Whiteville. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 910.642.6551 or use the Submit a Tip...
Whiteville Police have arrested a man wanted on dozens of breaking and entering charge in Mecklenburg County. Colby Douglas Brown, 25, of 945 N. College St., Charlotte, was transferred to Charlotte Police custody Sunday. He faces 21 counts of breaking and entering along with multiple counts of larceny, felony conspiracy and failure to appear. Whiteville Police said Myrtle Beach Police contacted local authorities with a tip that Brown...
Updated 3 p.m. to include new information. A strong line of unstable weather caused by Hurricane Isaias brought two confirmed tornados to the area Sunday. And may have spawned others. The confirmed tornado toppled a large tree in the Sandyfield area, blocking Kennedy Store Road and others for a time. Acme=Delco-Riegelwood Firefighters cleared the tree on Kennedy Store. An confirmed tornado also caused damage to outbuildings at the...