On October 26, 2023, at approximately 3:39 a.m., deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a weapons violation in the Stanton Road area of Maxton, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 17-year-old Conner S. Chavis deceased at the scene. Chavis was a senior at Purnell Swett High School, and his untimely death prompted an outpouring of grief from the community. The Public Schools of Robeson County expressed deep condolences, noting the provision of extra cou
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