Tabor City man charged with rape of a child

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Columbus County man is charged with statutory rape of a child.

Wally Whaley, 61, of Tabor City is accused of molesting a juvenile over the course of several years.

Authorities say Whaley took off to Richmond, Virginia when he realized a warrant was going to be issued for his arrest.

He was arrested in Virginia last week and is back in Columbus County under a $1 million secured bond.