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One Charged in Bladen Murder

January 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged in Bladen Murder

William James Purdie turned himself in to Bladen authorities Wednesday to face charges of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Purdie, 37, of Airport Road, Clarkton, was charged with the murder of Ervin Junior [Read More]

Opiates, cocaine, cash and this shotgun were seized during a raid on an alleged drug dealer's home Jan. 4. (CCSO)
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Alleged Meth, Coke, Opiate Dealer Charged

January 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Alleged Meth, Coke, Opiate Dealer Charged

Vice-Narcotics detectives have arrested another alleged cocaine, methamphetamine and opiate dealer near Chadbourn. Kelly J. McClure, 38, of 97 McDuffie Lane, Chadbourn, was jailed under $301,000 bond on six counts of felony sale and delivery [Read More]

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Late Night Chase Makes Round Trip

January 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Late Night Chase Makes Round Trip

Pursuit of a fleeing suspect led deputies from Whiteville to Hallsboro and back again just before midnight Wednesday. Brandon Lee Lewis, 39, faces multiple charges including fleeing to elude arrest, driving while impaired, failure to [Read More]

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No DWI arrests, but plenty of others

January 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on No DWI arrests, but plenty of others

DWI suppression efforts working, sheriff says. Checkpoints in December and January turned up stolen vehicles, drugs, fugitives, and multiple traffic violations, but the sheriff’s office did not arrest a single impaired driver during the Holiday [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • April, Maggie, and Persephone

January 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • April, Maggie, and Persephone

I made a new friend the other day. Her name is Maggie. When I say made, I mean made. As in, created. It was very strange. I was looking for a column subject that wouldn’t [Read More]

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Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon

The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is stepping into the new year with hopes of raising money for the organization while bringing awareness to heart health.  A county-wide walk-a-thon, Hearts and Vets, is scheduled to begin [Read More]

Some of the evidence retrieved from a suspect vehicle after a New Year's Eve chase. (CCSO photo)
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Thousands in Cash, Shotguns, Marijuana Seized After Chase

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thousands in Cash, Shotguns, Marijuana Seized After Chase

More than $32,000 in cash, a quantity of marijuana and two shotguns were confiscated after a man fleeing from deputies allegedly hit a patrol car, causing it to crash into another vehicle. Rondrell Santana Leach, [Read More]

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Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the effects of the winter storm and the state’s ongoing battle with COVID-19. COVID cases have risen sharply in recent days with [Read More]

Surrounded by local elected officials and representatives form area towns, Brenden Jones addresses the crowd Friday morning. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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More Funds Coming for Water and Sewer

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on More Funds Coming for Water and Sewer

Brenden Jones told County Commissioners Monday that additional infrastructure funding will be coming for all area municipalities. Rep. Brenden Jones gave county commissioners an impromptu briefing Monday night when he was being honored for his [Read More]

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Detectives unhurt after Thursday crash

January 3, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Detectives unhurt after Thursday crash

Three detectives escaped injury after another driver struck their vehicle Thursday night. The Highway Patrol said the investigators were in a Columbus Sheriff’s Office SUV on Strawberry Boulevard in Chadbourn when “an elderly female” driving [Read More]

Malek Moore (DPS photo)
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Inmate Was Suspect in Two Murders

December 31, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Inmate Was Suspect in Two Murders

Malek Moore, who was found dead in his prison cell at Tabor Correctional Wednesday, was facing charges in two separate murders. Moore allegedly killed Christian Mbimba in Greensboro Sept. 3. Two days later, Gabryelle Allnutt [Read More]

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Five Jailed After Drug Raid

December 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Five Jailed After Drug Raid

Five people were arrested Dec. 28 after detectives raided a home on Shade Fisher Road and discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice-Narcotics Unit was investigating citizen complaints [Read More]

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Suspect Out on Bond Arrested Again

December 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Out on Bond Arrested Again

The Lake Waccamaw man who ran into a pole trying to avoid arrest is back in jail.  Henry Charles Brandt, 33, was charged with felony possession of both prescription narcotics and methamphetamine, simple possession of [Read More]

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CCSO finds missing man

December 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCSO finds missing man

Deputies with the sheriff’s office man tracking team found a Tabor City area man safe and sound after a harrowing few hours Tuesday. Ronald Gore, 58, was reported missing by his wife around 9:30 p.m., [Read More]

Malek Moore (DPS photo)
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Inmate dead of apparent suicide

December 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Inmate dead of apparent suicide

Prison officials are reporting that a Tabor Correctional Inmate apparently committed suicide in his cell early Wednesday (today). Malek Moore, 29, was serving an eight year sentence as an habitual felon. Prison records show he [Read More]

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Donations Sought for Tornado Relief

December 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Donations Sought for Tornado Relief

New Life Community Church is collecting donations for tornado relief in Kentucky. Cleaning supplies, plastic bins, buckets, baby clothing and supplies, towels, wash cloths and sheets are needed. Lowe’s and Home Depot gift cards are [Read More]

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