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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.

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

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 ...

Jefferson Weaver
January 6, 2022
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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,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 6, 2022
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
January 5, 2022
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
January 5, 2022
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2022
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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

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...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2022
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2022
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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 Mon...

Jefferson Weaver
January 4, 2022
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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 C...

Jefferson Weaver
January 3, 2022
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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....

Jefferson Weaver
December 31, 2021
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2021
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2021
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2021
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2021
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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’...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2021
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Speed Factor in Deadly Crash

Excess speed was the primary factor in the Dec. 22 crash that killed a woman and injured several other people at Lake Waccamaw. Victoria Nicole “Tori” Simmons was driving around...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2021
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