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Month: January 2021

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Two die in Sunday crash

January 31, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

An early morning car crash on Hallsboro Road left two people dead Sunday. The Highway Patrol reported that Tomeka Bradford and James Strickland were killed when a Mercedes automobile driven by Bradford blew a tire. [Read More]

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Rape suspect sought

January 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Update: MCCormick is in custody. Detectives in two counties are searching for an alleged rapist. James Patrick McCormick, whose last known address was in Evergreen, is wanted for the statutory  rape of an 11-year-old girl in [Read More]

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First dose vaccines stopped at Southeastern

January 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

UNC Health Southeastern will be postponing all first-dose vaccine appointments that were scheduled to begin today (Jan. 28) and subsequent vaccine clinic days at their Lumberton and Pembroke vaccine clinics.  “We understand that this is [Read More]

Southeastern Regional officially joined the UNC System Thursday.
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UNC Southeastern reopens to visitors

January 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Visitors will again be allowed at one area hospital beginning Friday.  UNC Health southeastern made the announcement today (Thursday). “Our revised visitation policy speaks to our commitment to ensuring that we provide the best healing [Read More]

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Shelter security down during break-in

January 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Cameras and a burglar alarm were not functioning when the Columbus County Animal Shelter was hit by thieves Tuesday. Three dogs — including two owned by Shelter Manager Loretta Shipman— were stolen, along with around [Read More]

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Modified curfew, eviction halts remain in effect

January 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

While the state’s numbers are improving, Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the modified stay at home order should remain in effect until Feb. 28. “Our numbers are stabilizing, but are still too high,” Cooper [Read More]

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Cooper to address curfew

January 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Gov. Roy Cooper and the COVID-19 task force will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. You can watch it live here. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference

The suspect used a baseball bat to break through the front door of each store. (CCSO photo)
Crime

Suspects sought in Dollar General break-ins

January 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

The sheriff’s office is searching for two suspects who broke into the Dollar General stores in Mollie and Old Dock in January. Investigators reported that on Jan. 8 deputies responded to an alarm at the [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
Commentary

Wormy trucks and raising boys

January 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Gentlemen, fix your sons. The other night, I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump down was one of those ridiculous, repulsive squatted trucks. It was only impressive [Read More]

The sheriff's office sis seeking information about this shoplifting suspect.
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Scotchman sweets shoplift suspect sought

January 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

The sheriff’s office is searching for a shoplifter with a sweet tooth. On Jan. 16, the male individual entered the Riegelwood Scotchman and stuffed a number of candy bars in his pants, according to the [Read More]

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