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Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at jeffersonweaver@ColumbusCountyNews.com.

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March 26 Softball Roundup: Gators Rout; Pack, Stallions Fall

EAST COLUMBUS 19, LAKEWOOD 0 Coyle Pitches Perfect Game LAKE WACCAMAW—Grayce Coyle threw pitched a perfect game Tuesday night as the Gators crushed Lakewood 19-0. Coyle struck out all nine...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2026
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Clarendon Complaints Lead to Cocaine Bust

Citizen complaints about drug activity in the Clarendon community prompted more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and resulted in a cocaine arrest Saturday. Kenneth Allen Harley jr., 36, of 315...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026
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Back down one of the old dirt roads I used to frequent, past the rotting remains of the home of a reputed “root woman”, just beyond a falling down tobacco...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2026
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Kidnap, Rape, Sexual Servitude Charged

A search warrant led to the arrest of a Whiteville man on multiple sex charges Monday. Jablonski Ayala More, 49, of 414 Franklin St., was held without bond on charges...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2026
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CCSO Warns of Fake Court Notice Texts

Some Columbus County residents are receiving notices about toll and traffic violations in a scam that’s making the rounds, according to the sheriff’s office. The text messages contain a realistic...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2026
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Bladen Charges Two with Exposing Children to Drugs

Two people in Bladen County have now been charged under a new law that makes it a felony to expose children to illegal drugs. In one case, four or five...

Jefferson Weaver
March 24, 2026
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Woman Jailed on Fraud, Larceny Charges

Detectives arrested a New Britton Highway woman on multiple theft and fraud charges after she allegedly forged a man’s name and stole more than $100,000 in cash and property. Jennifer...

Jefferson Weaver
March 24, 2026
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Fire Danger Increases Today

Continued dry weather is creating dangerous wildfire conditions across North Carolina. The combination of low humidity, high winds and the rainfall deficit is increasing the fire danger in all parts...

Jefferson Weaver
March 24, 2026
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Manager Heading Home to Elizabethtown

County Manager Eddie Madden is heading back to a familiar place and job: town manager for Elizabethtown. Madden announced his retirement from the county earlier this month. In a press...

Jefferson Weaver
March 24, 2026
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Rapist Pleads Guilty

An Evergreen man has been sentenced to 19 to 28 years in prison for rape and assault after accepting a plea deal in Columbus County Superior Court. Christopher Allen Scott,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 23, 2026
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One Jailed in Triple Robeson Murder

A Maxton man wanted for murder was arrested after a standoff in Red Springs Sunday, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Ethan Lee Spaulding, 27, is being held under...

Jefferson Weaver
March 23, 2026
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Farm Days Underway at Lake Waccamaw

The 16th annual Southern Farm Days is underway through Sunday at the Boys and Girls Home Horse Complex at Lake Waccamaw. While events kicked off today (Friday), Saturday is the...

Jefferson Weaver
March 20, 2026
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McKinnies Gets Three Life Sentences

A triple-murderer was sentenced to three consecutive life term in Columbus County Superior Court Wednesday. Natrell McKinnies, 30, was facing the death penalty for the murders of Diondi Sadler, De’ond...

Jefferson Weaver
March 20, 2026
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CCN Early Report for March 18

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Jefferson Weaver
March 19, 2026
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County GOP Convention March 28

The Columbus County Republican Party will hold its convention and precinct meetings March 28 at the Historic Columbus County Courthouse. The meeting is open to all registered Republican voters. The...

Jefferson Weaver
March 18, 2026
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