A Southern Pines property owner has been accused of illegally removing vegetation from the N.C. Department of Transportation's right of way on U.S. 1. A contractor hired by John O'Malley allegedly cut down 706 trees in the right of way in front of his property, without permission.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Sheriff Jimmy Thornton and the Sampson County Sheriff's Department, the SBI, the DEA, the National Guard and Clinton police helped uncover four fields of marijuana Wednesday.
Students participating in the annual Camp Enterprise might have felt like they really were seeking a commercial bank loan instead of just participating in a learning exercise.
Published: Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. Two children are recovering in hospitals this weekend after a wreck Friday on N.C. 211 between Supply and Ash, officials said.