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Residents along Seven Creeks Highway in Nakina are being reminded to lock their cars and keep an eye out for suspicious persons. The sheriff’s office and Bug Hill Concerned Citizens Facebook group reported that someone broke into several vehicles Tuesday night. It was the third night in a row for vehicle break-ins in the area, with the thief not even being deterred by Hurricane Isaias.The suspect or suspects...
A Bolton man allegedly had two stolen firearms and crystal meth when he was arrested July 29. Charles A. Lewis, 49, was charged with possession of stolen firearms, crystal methamphetamine and maintaining a dwelling for drug activities. He was held under a $35,000 secured bond, according to jail reports. He allegedly had a .380 Glock handgun stolen form an individual and a 12 gauge Mossberg shotgun stolen from...
A dangerous intersection in Columbus County will soon become a four-way stop. The Department of Transportation announced today (Wednesday) that the intersection of U.S. 76 and N.C. 242 in downtown Cerro Gordo will become a four-way stop sign next week. The speed limit will also be dropped to 35 miles per hour through town. The move came in part due to the expansion of Cerro Gordo Elementary. The DOT...