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Lamar Parker was jailed on drug charges after he ran from deputies, but was caught by the county's K-9, Deputy Law.

July 22, 2020

You can’t outrun the long arm — or all four legs — of Deputy Law.UPDATED Complaints from citizens led to the arrest of a Whiteville man on narcotics charges July 16. Lamar Parker, 18, was charged with resisting a public officer, possession of paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana and methamphetamine, and maintaining a dwelling for drug activities. He was held under a $54,000...

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July 22, 2020

Although neither of the tropical systems currently churning in the Atlantic pose a threat to North Carolina, emergency officials are encouraging planning ahead will help make enduring and recovering from a hurricane much easier, should we get a storm here. Hurricane Gonzalo is south of the Leeward Islands, and maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 miles per hour with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during...

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