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Multiple people shot in Robeson County all expected to survive, deputies say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Multiple people were hurt in a Tuesday afternoon shooting outside of Red Springs in Robeson County, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said. Authorities were called to the area of New Mexico Drive just after 2:30 p.m, where three people sustained non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call (910) 671-3170 […]
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
Two charged in 2015 Robeson County murder; case still unfolding
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — On Monday, two people were charged in Robeson County for a murder that occurred in 2015. Paul Benthall Jr., 42, of Greensboro and Kevin Jermund Billings, 46, of Maxton have been charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and seven counts of kidnapping.
2 more arrested in deadly 2015 home invasion in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Two more men have been charged in a deadly 2015 home invasion in Robeson County, authorities said on Monday. Paul Benthall Jr., 42, of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Kevin Billings, 46, of Maxton, were arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed robbery, assault with a deadly […]
Robeson Co. homicide investigation leads to arrest
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have made an arrest in a murder near Lumberton. Deputies said they arrested and charged 24-year-old Shyheim Devonte Alford of Fairmont on a charge of first-degree murder, discharging a firearm into occupied property and assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present.
24-year-old Fairmont man charged in Robeson County murder investigation
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - A Fairmont man is behind bars Tuesday night accused of shooting and killing a 23-year-old man last week. Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Shyheim Devonte Alford is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Terry Leach, of Lumberton. Deputies with the RCSO...
Dillon man arrested, charged in May 2022 shooting death of Fairmont resident
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Dillon man has been charged with multiple felonies including first-degree murder in connection with a deadly May shooting in Fairmont, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. Jason Tyvon McRae, 32, is being held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center. He’s charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a […]
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