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Deputy injured, suspect arrested in Robeson Co. shooting, sheriff says

A Robeson County deputy was injured in a shooting, and a suspect was arrested Thursday, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said.

The shooting happened on the 2500 block of Evergreen Church Road, a rural area near Pembroke, in the southeastern corner of North Carolina, according to the sheriff. 

The injured deputy is a member of the sheriff's SWAT team. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover.

Your Weather Planner

Sweltering July heat and humidity continues to build as we head toward the end of the week.

Friday is shaping up to be an active weather day with upper-level disturbances rotating through the state. They will tap into the very warm and humid airmass, and some strong storms will be possible. We'll keep our eyes on these storms through the day. Otherwise, just more heat and humidity building with temperatures similar to Thursday but with a lot more humidity. 

The active pattern continues for Saturday with the heat and humidity continuing. If you are out for any period of time over the weekend, make sure you're hydrating and protecting yourself from the heat.

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