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New Hanover Suspect Caught Here

February 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New Hanover Suspect Caught Here

The suspect in a New Hanover County murder was apprehended by Columbus County deputies in Whiteville. Marvin Lorenzo Newkirk, 40, of Wilmington, was wanted first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, armed robbery, and felony [Read More]

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Shed Fire Injures Two

February 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shed Fire Injures Two

Two people living in a storage building were airlifted to a burn center after the shed caught fire early Tuesday. Hallsboro Fire Chief Joe Tyler said firefighters were called out at 2:20 a.m. to 155 [Read More]

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SBI Calls Johnson Death Homicide

February 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SBI Calls Johnson Death Homicide

Ervin Hakeem “Ervianna” Johnson was murdered, according to the State Bureau of Investigation. Johnson, 25, disappeared from his Bermuda Bay home near Tabor City Feb. 13. His body was found Feb. 18 by a family [Read More]

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Shed Explosion on Bussy Road in Hallsboro

February 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shed Explosion on Bussy Road in Hallsboro

Two people were hurt when a shed burned on Bussy Road in Hallsboro early Tuesday. Witnesses said they heard an explosion just before the fire erupted. Flames were visible for several hundred yards. Hallsboro Chief [Read More]

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Food Bank Returns March 3

February 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Food Bank Returns March 3

After serving 579 people in 219 households, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is coming back March 3. The free food pop up market will be from 10 a.m. until noon at [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

February 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Imaginary World Bleeding into Real Life. Do people have the right to push their delusions on the general public. and should taxpayer pay [Read More]

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Jones Co-Sponsors Bill to Cancel DEI

February 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jones Co-Sponsors Bill to Cancel DEI

  Rep. Brenden Jones and three other legislators are co-sponsoring a sweeping bill to eliminate DEI in state government, including removing funding for DEI practices local government agencies. House Bill 171, titled Equality in State [Read More]

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Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors

February 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors

Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for April 9 at the Whiteville High [Read More]

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The Good News for February 20 -26

February 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for February 20 -26

    It’s cold out there, but the daffodils and jonquils are blooming, chicks are coming in at your favorite farm supply store, and it’s almost spring time out there. Until spring really has sprung, [Read More]

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Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body

February 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body

Relatives of Ervin Hakeem Johnson found a body thought to be that of the missing man Wednesday morning. Johnson, 25, disappeared from a residence around 3 a.m. on Feb. 13, according to the Columbus County [Read More]

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Missing Man’s Body Recovered

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Man’s Body Recovered

A body recovered near Tabor City Wednesday morning is thought to be that of Ervin Hakeem Johnson, 25. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a male was [Read More]

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Bladen Juvenile Chase Ends Near Clarkton

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladen Juvenile Chase Ends Near Clarkton

A missing juvenile in a stolen jeep was stopped in Columbus County early Wednesday after a pursuit from Bladen County. Columbus deputies were contacted around midnight and asked to deploy tire deflation devices on U.S. [Read More]

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Warrants: Man Burned, Raped Child

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Warrants: Man Burned, Raped Child

  A North Hallsboro man is being held under no bond after he allegedly sodomized a child in his care and used a cigarette to burn the child. Maurice Gregory Spears, 66, of Old Wilmington [Read More]

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Williams Sub Accused of Racist Remarks

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Williams Sub Accused of Racist Remarks

A Charlotte civil rights activist is calling for an investigation after a Williams Township substitute teacher allegedly called students “slaves” and “monkeys.” True Healing Under God (THUG) founder John Barnett was at WTS this morning [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Stories in the Pines

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Stories in the Pines

My host insisted we stop the truck, get out and walk around some. I didn’t argue; it was a beautiful day for February, bright and dry, not terribly chill, and if a gentleman staring his [Read More]

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CCSO Searching for Missing Person

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCSO Searching for Missing Person

The sheriff’s office is searching for a missing person who left home early Thursday. Ervin Hakeem Johnson, also known as Baydee and Ervianna, was last seen leaving his home at 3 a.m. He was not [Read More]

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