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WBTW News1320-year-old surrenders, charged with murder in Robeson County shootingROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A man wanted in a deadly Robeson County shooting turned himself in Tuesday, authorities said. Adrian Locklear, 20, was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Brandon Strickland, 38, of Rowland. Deputies responded Monday at about 4:40 p.m. to the area of Highway 83 and Highway 501 outside […]
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Alleged Shoplifters Arrested After Empty Tank Ends ChaseUpdate 12:05 p.m. – Mayor Phillip Britt said the fourth suspect is in custody. Three suspects are in jail after allegedly running out of gas while running from the law. Casandra Lee Laclaire, Christopher Laclaire, and Chasity Kaye Locklear were arrested after a manhunt involving Chadbourn Police and the sheriff’s office.Chadbourn, NC3 days ago
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Scrap metal fire sparked air quality notice near FairmontROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — More details have been revealed in the Robeson County fire, which caused town leaders to issue an air quality notice. The fire was located on Sandy Street in the Fairmont area. The Red Springs Fire Dept. administrator said a pile of scrap metal burned....Fairmont, NC3 days ago
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DMV Driver License office in Elizabethtown closed June 11ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - The NCDMV Driver License office in Elizabethtown is set to close for the day on Tuesday, June 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Per the NCDOT, the office is closing to allow for equipment upgrades and staff training. “Customers with appointments will be...Elizabethtown, NC4 days ago
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Patrols Net Drugs, FirearmsPatrols near Green Acres and Tabor City turned up four firearms and multiple illegal drugs Friday in two separate cases. Deputies on patrol in the Green Acres community saw a Chrysler automobile fail to stop at a stop sign, and activated their lights, a report said. Marcus Shawn Lowery, 45, of Fairmont was operating the vehicle, and told deputies he did not have a license, but did have state identification.Tabor City, NC4 days ago
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Bladen JournalChild of the military groomed for greatnessELIZABETHTOWN – Amber Bordeaux was raised by military parents in preparation for organization, hands-on caring and discipline in her duties at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital. And she makes in a difference in the lives of the people she cares for. “After my parents retired from the military,...
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‘Friendship, perseverance and love’: Whiteville High School holds candlelight vigil for student killed in crashWHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Hundreds of people gathered at Whiteville High School Tuesday night to honor the life of Kaiden Powell. The rising senior was killed in a crash on Sunset Terrace last Friday, which was the last day of the school year for students. Powell’s twin brother, Kainen, and...Whiteville, NC3 days ago
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Construction projects continue on Curtis L. Brown, Jr. AirportELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - Several projects have been completed to transform Curtis L. Brown, Jr. Airport’s infrastructure and capabilities as of Tuesday, June 11. The following improvements have been made with grants totaling $5.7 million:. The runway replacement project was completed just before Christmas in 2023 to help ensure...Elizabethtown, NC4 days ago
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The RobesonianLumberton’s Peggi Blu remembered for kind heartLUMBERTON — One blisteringly hot day in Los Angeles, a woman sat on the side of the road, alone on the pavement.Her clothes
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Section of Grimsley Farm Road in Bladen County closed for crossline replacementBLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Grimsley Farm Road (SR 1172) is closed for a crossline replacement 350 feet north from the intersection of Old Abbottsburg Road (SR 1171). The road was closed on Monday, June 10, and is set to reopen at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, per the N.C. Department of Transportation.5 days ago
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Robeson and Scotland counties are growing, slowly, for the first time in yearsRobeson and Scotland counties grew between 2020 and 2023, mirroring population increases across much of rural North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic. Robeson County grew by 0.91% during the three-year span, accounting for an increase of 1,056 people, according to a new report from the North Carolina Rural Center. Neighboring Scotland County grew by 0.25%, an increase of 86 people.3 days ago
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The RobesonianGas prices contibnue fallingLUMBERTON — While the price of gas has seen a slight increase in the last few days, it’s as cheap as it’s been in weeks.
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Bladen JournalUpdates in flood insurance mappingELIZABETHTOWN – The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met last Monday and they received important updates on flood ordinance, as well as changes in flood insurance maps. The county has been updating flood ordinance maps over the last few months and representatives from the state’s department of emergency management held a presentation for updated flood insurance maps. The state representatives notified the board of changes in mapping that highlight high risk flood areas that could be a concern for future development due to high insurance rates. The NC Flood Rift Information System or FRIS is a database used by developers and insurance companies alike that can be a tool to guide through the areas that are vulnerable to future property damage.
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Rocky Mount TelegramInsurance commissioner urges hurricane preparednessThe adage about never being too prepared certainly applies to Tar Heel residents during hurricane season. That season started on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30, with the peak of activity typically occurring around mid August through mid October. “So, people need to think ahead of time” about being preparing and having a plan, N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said in an interview with the Telegram on Tuesday afternoon....
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