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Weather Update – Thursday November 14, 2024

November 14, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Thursday November 14, 2024

Good evening folks, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thursday November 14, 2024. Some beneficial rain showers came to the area today thanks to a passing frontal system.  Not a drought-buster by [Read More]

Obituaries

Margaret Griffin

November 14, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Margaret Griffin

Mrs. Margaret Todd Griffin, age 81, formerly of Clarendon, NC transitioned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Killeen, TX. There will be a viewing in the Westside Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 22, 2024, [Read More]

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Convicted Murderer Granted Clemency

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Convicted Murderer Granted Clemency

Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the life sentence for a convicted murderer from Robeson County. George Lesane, 47, has served 30 years in prison for killing Larry McCormick. In addition to earning his GED and college [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Monkeys, Lizards, and Snakes —  Oh My

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Monkeys, Lizards, and Snakes —  Oh My

Sometimes I really worry about my friends and family in Sub Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Every time you turn around, they have problems with invasive species. Armadillos, Tegu lizards, [Read More]

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State: More DNA Hits in National Database

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State: More DNA Hits in National Database

State officials say 283 more DNA matches have been verified during this fiscal year, allow investigators more evidence to track and solve crimes. In October, the State Crime Lab uploaded 1,183 samples to the CODIS database, which led [Read More]

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Woman Charged with Felony Vehicle Death

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged with Felony Vehicle Death

A woman is being held under no bond after allegedly striking a road worker with her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Chloe Sagendorf, 27, was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony [Read More]

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Weather Update – Wednesday November 13, 2024

November 13, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Wednesday November 13, 2024

Periods of rain expected Thursday into Thursday night as a frontal system crosses the region. Modeling suggests a pretty decent rainfall between one-half and one-inch through the period. This will help a little bit with [Read More]

Obituaries

Roland Lee Packer “Rocky” aka WagonBurner, Jr.

November 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Roland Lee Packer “Rocky” aka WagonBurner, Jr.

April 14, 1978 – November 9, 2024 Roland Lee Packer “Rocky” aka WagonBurner, Jr., 46, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Chadbourn, North Carolina. Private memorial services will [Read More]

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Dorine Frink

November 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Dorine Frink

April 12, 1953 ~ November 12, 2024 (age 71) Dorine Frink, 71, of 293 Bullard Road, Chadbourn, NC, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 20, at [Read More]

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Jackie Wayne Hinson

November 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jackie Wayne Hinson

November 8, 1946 ~ November 13, 2024 (age 78) Jackie Wayne Hinson of Whiteville NC passed away November 13, 2024. He was born to the late Wilson McCrae Hinson and Mary Evelyn Mercer Hinson. He is survived by [Read More]

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More Details Released in October Arrests

November 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on More Details Released in October Arrests

An investigation by county Vice Narcotics detectives and the Patrol Division led to the arrest of two armed felons who were manufacturing marijuana, according to the sheriff’s office. Dustin Randall Duncan, 34, and Regina Earl [Read More]

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Double Trouble in Whiteville: Y’Vull Axes and Ales and Twisted Pecan Redefine the Local Night Out

November 13, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Double Trouble in Whiteville: Y’Vull Axes and Ales and Twisted Pecan Redefine the Local Night Out

In Whiteville, finding the perfect spot for a night out is all about the vibe. Do you want a lively, social atmosphere with plenty of energy, or something more relaxed where you can wind down [Read More]

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Man Sentenced for Allegedly Trying to Burn Father

November 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Sentenced for Allegedly Trying to Burn Father

 A Clarkton area man will serve 11 to 14 years in prison after assaulting and attempting to immolate his father. In Bladen County Superior court Tuesday (Nov. 12), Kirby Elkins entered guilty pleas to charges [Read More]

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Ipock to Retire From WPD

November 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Ipock to Retire From WPD

Whiteville Police Chief Douglas Ipock announced Tuesday that he will retire next year. “It’s hard,” Ipock told the city council. “You have become my family.” The Craven County native came to Whiteville in 2019, having [Read More]

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Weather Update – Tuesday November 12th, 2024

November 12, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Tuesday November 12th, 2024

Hello readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024. Seasonable (well, perhaps slightly below normal) temperatures are likely for your Wednesday with mostly sunny skies thanks to high [Read More]

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Two Airlifted to Hospital after Collision

November 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two Airlifted to Hospital after Collision

Two men were airlifted after a collision between a tractor trailer and a farm truck Tuesday. Trooper Hernandez of the Highway Patrol said the wreck on Old 76 at Porter Swamp happened when a truckload [Read More]

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