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If you see firefighters around the courthouse Friday, don’t be alarmed. The Whiteville Firefighters Association will be holding its Fill the Boot campaign from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event go to help firefighters and their families in times of need. The WFA is a non-profit organization, and is not affiliated with the city. Firefighters will be accepting cash donations as well as checks made...
Two of the handguns stolen during a Whiteville break-in last year were recovered last week, according to Whiteville Police. Lt. Andre Jackson said one handgun was found when WPD and Alcohol Law Enforcement agents arrested three people who were sitting in a convenience store parking lot drinking alcohol. In addition to the stolen Glock 45 9mm, officers seized a large number and variety of illegal drugs.The second handgun,...
A man and woman were arrested on multiple fraud charges last week, according to the sheriff’s office. Ryan Anthony Rabon and Christy Cribb Hilbourn were arrested after they allegedly took checks from Ed R. Cribb, obtaining $7,050 in cash in Brunswick County and $4,150 in Columbus. Both are being held under secured bonds, charged with multiple counts of felony forgery and uttering. The pair allegedly stole several checks...