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Bladen Man Pleads in Tar Heel Murder

David Earl Wilkins will spend 35 to 43 years in prison for the 2022 murder of a Tar Heel area man. District Attorney Jon David said Wilkins pled guilty Monday...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2024
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Alleged Rapist Tied, Gagged Child

A Delco girl was allegedly bound and gagged before being raped by a Winnabow man, according to the sheriff’s office and warrants. James Kirk Harrelson, 39, is being held under...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2024
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Davon long, JaQuavious Bellamy, and Rajon Reaves with the weapons seized by arresting deputies. (CCSO photos)
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Three Jailed in TC Case; More Details Released

Three suspects have now been charged with resisting an officer after an incident involving a stolen truck and firearms Saturday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office was searching for 2005 Dodge...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2024
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The Nolan Park complex surrounds Sandy Ridge Apartments on three sides.
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Jury Selection Underway in Sandy Ridge Murder

Jurors may be seated as early as Wednesday in the first degree murder trial of Leroy Moore Jr. Moore, 38, is alleged to have shot and killed Tony Baker during...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2024
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Gaspar Wanted in Texas for Sex Crimes

The registered sex offender and convicted felon caught Friday in Riegelwood was reportedly reaching for a firearm in his vehicle when he was arrested by deputies. Hugo Alberto Bautista-Gaspar is now...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2024
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Rose Mae Hargrove

February 2, 1940 — February 18, 2024 Mrs. Rose Mae Hargrove, age 84, of Tabor City, NC passed on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear Angle House, Whiteville,...

Staff Report
February 19, 2024
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Carolyn (Smith) Reynolds

December 19, 1948 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 75) Carolyn Smith Reynolds, 75, of the Macedonia Community in Evergreen, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 17,...

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February 19, 2024
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Jerry Thomas High, Sr.

December 18, 1945 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 78) Jerry Thomas High, Sr. age 78 of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his...

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February 19, 2024
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Johnnie Willard Garrell

January 7, 1958 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 66) Johnnie Willard Garrell, 66, of Cerro Gordo, met the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024, while in the Novant Brunswick Hospital...

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February 19, 2024
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Laura Faith (Cain) Perritte

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time, but will be announced soon. April 6, 1975 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 48) Laura Faith Cain Perritte, 48, of Tabor City, passed...

Staff Report
February 19, 2024
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Rev. Jan Houston Floyd

July 5, 1940 ~ February 16, 2024 (age 83) Rev. Jan Houston Floyd, 83, of the Macedonia  Community in Evergreen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday...

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February 19, 2024
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Ernest Edward Joy, Jr.

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville October 13, 1945 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 78) Ernest Edward Joy, Jr., 78, of Bolton, NC, died Saturday, February...

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February 19, 2024
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Jerry D. Elliott

A memorial service will be announced. June 17, 1935 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 88) Mr. Jerry D. Elliott 88, of Tabor City passed on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at...

Staff Report
February 19, 2024
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Carol Jean (Cates) Coleman

August 19, 1945 ~ February 12, 2024 (age 78) Mrs. Carol Jean Cates Coleman, 78, of Currie, NC, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Jean was born on August...

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February 19, 2024
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Lane closure on 74 Tuesday night

Part of U.S. 74-76 at Chaunceytown Road at Lake Waccamaw will be closed Tuesday night while girders are moved into place for the new overpass. The eastbound lanes will not...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2024
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Armed Sex Offender Jailed Friday

Deputies arrested a registered sex offender with a concealed handgun in his truck Friday.  Hugo Alberto Bautista Gaspar, 40, with addresses in Riegelwood and Rose Hill was arrested on Old...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2024
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