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01/16/2015

The Highway Patrol is seeking your help in reference to an incident that occurred in Columbus County near Cerro Gordo on Christmas day, 12/25/2010. The deceased body of 27 year old, Michael Calvin Strickland was found on the shoulder of SR 1410 (Cedar Grove Church Rd) near Powell's junkyard. We are asking that you contact F/Sgt Parrish at the SHP office in Whiteville, 910-642-7169, if you have any information about this death. You will not be required to give your name.

08/30/2014

We hope everyone has a safe Labor Day holiday. Please buckle up and drive safely as you travel this weekend. All available troopers will be working in Bladen and Columbus counties, keeping their eyes open for hazardous moving violations. We will also have extra troopers assigned to work a special DWI project, looking for impaired drivers. Please be responsible and have a designated driver.

05/15/2014

The bridge on NC Hwy 11 over the Cape Fear River in Bladen County has been repaired and is now open to all traffic. Please travel safely!!

05/08/2014

Recommendations for a child's best protection.

05/08/2014

Go to www.buckleupnc.org if you would like more information on child safety restraints such as recommendations for a child's best protection.

Over 300 Technicians, Exhibitors, and Speakers attended the 2014 BuckleUpNC Child Passenger Safety Conference March 24-26 in Raleigh, NC. Thank you to all those who attended.  Information about the 2015 Conference will be posted soon on the BuckleUpNC Conference Website.

05/08/2014

Go to www.buckleupnc.org if you would like more information on child safety restraints.

05/07/2014

NCDOT spokesman has advised that the bridge on NC 11 over the Cape Fear river will be closed for at least two weeks, if not longer. We will give you updates as we receive them.

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05/06/2014

Those of you in Bladen County, the bridge on NC Hwy 11 that goes over the Cape Fear river has been closed to all traffic until further notice. The bridge was struck by a tractor trailer last night and the NCDOT has determined that it is not safe to cross. Please notify all of your friends that use that highway to be prepared to follow detours. We will notify you when the NCDOT re-opens the bridge.

05/02/2014

Just a reminder that the Strawberry Festival will be taking place this weekend in Chadbourn, with the parade being on Saturday. With the nice weather, they are expecting a large crowd, so please be careful when driving through the area and watch out for pedestrians. Extra troopers have been assigned to assist the Chadbourn PD with traffic control. Hopefully everyone will be safe and have a good time.

04/28/2014

Don"t forget, our "Click It or Ticket" program starts on Monday and will continue throughout the entire month of May. GHSP data indicates that the Month of May is one of the deadliest for unbelted occupants in motor vehicle collisions. Therefore, we will have extra troopers assigned to work overtime to ensure that people are wearing their seat belts and driving safely.

Be sure to tell your friends and family to buckle up because ALL occupants of a vehicle are required to wear a seat belt; front and rear seats.

04/26/2014

A fatal traffic collision occurred in Columbus County on Friday, 25 April 2014 at approximately 9:45pm on US Hwy 701, near Gaston Sellers Road. This collision resulted in the death of three people. If you may have been a witness, or know of any information pertaining to this collision that may assist investigators, please call F/Sgt Parrish at 910-642-7169 or by email: atparrish

04/25/2014

In 2013, of the 60 teen fatalities that occurred in North Carolina, 52% were unrestrained.

Studies have shown that young children develop habits from watching their parents. So parents, set a good example for your kids and teach them to buckle up.