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Jefferson Weaver
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• Welcome to the farm

September 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on • Welcome to the farm

The possum raised his nose, picking up a half-dozen scents – chickens, eggs, the dodgasted geese, dogs, cats, cat food, the empty garbage can , horses, the stinking goat. On the evening breeze there was [Read More]

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Don’t confuse hope and a wish

September 10, 2020 Dave Heller Comments Off on Don’t confuse hope and a wish

 Rev. Dave Heller Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Over my many years, I have heard people say, “I hope this happens” or “I hope [Read More]

Mary Medlin
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Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin

September 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin

Mary Delores Jenkins Medlin, age 70, of Chadbourn, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at her home.  Mary was born on April 26, 1950, in Marion, SC, to the late Howard Nathan Jenkins & Gracie [Read More]

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Clara May Lindsay Gore

September 10, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Clara May Lindsay Gore

Clara May Lindsay Gore, age 73 of Nakina, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, [Read More]

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Patricia Ann “Trish” Greene

September 10, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Patricia Ann “Trish” Greene

Patricia Ann “Trish” Greene, age 81, of Cerro Gordo, ran into her Savior’s arms on Friday evening, September 4, 2020 [Read More]

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Tammy Louise Merritt Mercer

September 10, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Tammy Louise Merritt Mercer

Tammy Louise Merritt Mercer, age 55 of Chadbourn, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 [Read More]

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Norraine Dale Willoughby Musselwhite

September 10, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Norraine Dale Willoughby Musselwhite

Norraine Dale Willoughby Musselwhite, age 67 of Lumberton, passed away on Monday evening, August 31, 2020, [Read More]

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Meta Agusta Ellington Ward

September 10, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on Meta Agusta Ellington Ward

Meta Agusta Ellington Ward, age 71 of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 [Read More]

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Alleged dealer had toddler in car during sales

September 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Alleged dealer had toddler in car during sales

A Whiteville man charged with selling heroin made at least one transaction with a toddler in the car, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Scott Deans, 24, is charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell [Read More]

Taylor Lauren Williamson and William Scott Sealy. Debra Sealy's photo was not available.
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Deputy witnesses alleged break-in attempt

September 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy witnesses alleged break-in attempt

An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3.  Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville, was charged with breaking and [Read More]

Business

Volunteers needed at Fair Bluff big cat rescue

September 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Volunteers needed at Fair Bluff big cat rescue

Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary in Fair Bluff. Volunteers are [Read More]

Christopher Harold Jacobs
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Man charged with revenge porn

September 8, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man charged with revenge porn

A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco on five counts of disclosing [Read More]

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Woman fleeing ‘pursuers’ leads high speed chase

September 7, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman fleeing ‘pursuers’ leads high speed chase

Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie Somphasouk was charged with felony [Read More]

Fire trucks line up at People's Funeral Home after escorting Billy Six Monday.
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Firefighter dies from wreck injuries

September 7, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Firefighter dies from wreck injuries

 Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming the second local firefighter killed [Read More]

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Two jailed for beating Whiteville man, 80

September 5, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 1

Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in a remote location off Northeast [Read More]

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Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

September 3, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck said the latest patient to die [Read More]

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