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Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to the challenges of the new job. “My main goal is to be sure we safely provide top level service to the people of our district,” he said. He said he will await a decision and direction from town...
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...