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Home, Car Struck by Gunfire Monday

September 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Home, Car Struck by Gunfire Monday

Someone opened fire on a Peacock Road home and vehicle late Sunday, according to a sheriff’s report. Two adults, a teen and a five year old were home at the time, the report said. Multiple [Read More]

Water coming out of the faucet  
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New Boil Advisory for Lake

September 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New Boil Advisory for Lake

Lake Waccamaw water customers along Canal Cove and Waccamaw Shores are being advised to boil their tap water after a main break this morning. The town reported a break in the area of 2402 Canal [Read More]

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Baker Guilty in Miller Case

September 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Baker Guilty in Miller Case

Tyquise Baker was found guilty of first degree murder and assault with intent to kill today in a Columbus County Courtroom.  Baker, 24, killed Julius Armani “Bobo” Miller in a Dessie Road home in September [Read More]

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Askew Trial Moves to Brunswick

September 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Askew Trial Moves to Brunswick

Chauncey Askew’s trial for the killing of Jerome Parrot will move to Brunswick County due to publicity surrounding Askew’s alleged 2018 murder of Trooper Kevin Conner. Askew, who is now 22, was under 18 when [Read More]

Duane Manning escaped while being transported to a parole revocation hearing.
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Paroled Murder Escapes Custody

September 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Paroled Murder Escapes Custody

Paroled murderer Duane Manning escaped from probation officers Thursday while being returned to South Carolina. Manning, 56, was convicted in Columbus County Superior Court in August for assault on an officer, assault with a deadly [Read More]

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Multiple Dogs Surrendered from Nakina Home

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Multiple Dogs Surrendered from Nakina Home

Multiple dogs were surrendered to Animal Protective Services (APS) Tuesday after being found without food or water. The sheriff’s office and APS were called to a home in the 2100 block of Manley Smith Road [Read More]

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City Provides Dumpsters, Yard Debris Pickup

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Provides Dumpsters, Yard Debris Pickup

Dumpsters have been dropped off in downtown Whiteville for businesses cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia flooded around half of downtown. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said the green containers are for building materials and non-natural [Read More]

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WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Previous donors are [Read More]

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Chicken Bog to Benefit Church Planting

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chicken Bog to Benefit Church Planting

Chicken bog for a good cause will be on the menu Sept. 16 in Whiteville. The Columbus Baptist Association will hold a chicken bog plate sale in the Lowe’s Parking lot. All proceeds go to [Read More]

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 Cattle Said Stolen in Delco

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on  Cattle Said Stolen in Delco

Three cattle are missing from a farm in Delco, according to the sheriff’s office. Marilu Herrera told deputies that she has had the cows for around two years. The cattle are not prone to breaking [Read More]

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Boat Wakes Lead to 911 Call

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boat Wakes Lead to 911 Call

No charges were filed after a woman was accused of pointing a firearm at several people in a boat on the Waccamaw River Saturday. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to the 1900 block [Read More]

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Water Outage Reported at Lake

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water Outage Reported at Lake

A broken water main in the 800 block of Canal Cove Road has prompted a boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw  until further notice. Customers will experience periods of low and no water pressure while [Read More]

flooded lot at Lake Waccamaw
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Flooding at Lake Lot Causes Concern

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flooding at Lake Lot Causes Concern

A newly-cleared lot at Lake Waccamaw flooded due to Hurricane Idalia’s heavy rains and a major rainstorm days before, leading to flooding and runoff worries for several homeowners on Waccamaw Shores. When the storm hit [Read More]

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Man, Woman Shot Monday

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man, Woman Shot Monday

UPDATED Two suspects are sought after two people were shot at a home on Georgia Pacific Road near Whiteville Monday. The male victim was transported to New Hanover Regional with five gunshot wounds. Davion Jabias [Read More]

AN ADR ambulance crew picks up the bodies of the man and woman.
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Victims Named in Riegelwood Death Case

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victims Named in Riegelwood Death Case

Crack cocaine was found with the man and woman discovered dead in an outbuilding in Riegelwood Friday. Henry Lamont Webb, 47, and Keshia Tenae Sander, 37, were found when a resident heard a running vehicle [Read More]

The distribution event for Wednesday at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the threat of Tropical storm Idalia.
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Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

September 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

Catholic Charities will have the mobile pantry at the Old Dock Community Center Tuesday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia. The [Read More]

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