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Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he saw trees falling into the roadway, and a Wall Recycling truck skidding out of control. Another truck, this one hauling a flat bed trailer, slid into the median and collided with the recycling truck. At least one home...
Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy and training center during the early morning hours. She was later pronounced dead at Columbus Regional. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said in an 11 p.m. press release that investigators hope someone caught video or photos in the...
A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8 p.m. Call 910.642.8046 for more information. Be sure to sign up for the city’s free alert system for updates on breaks and emergencies.