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The suspect used a baseball bat to break through the front door of each store. (CCSO photo)
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Suspects sought in Dollar General break-ins

January 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspects sought in Dollar General break-ins

The sheriff’s office is searching for two suspects who broke into the Dollar General stores in Mollie and Old Dock in January. Investigators reported that on Jan. 8 deputies responded to an alarm at the [Read More]

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Wormy trucks and raising boys

January 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wormy trucks and raising boys

Gentlemen, fix your sons. The other night, I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump down was one of those ridiculous, repulsive squatted trucks. It was only impressive [Read More]

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Scotchman sweets shoplift suspect sought

January 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Scotchman sweets shoplift suspect sought

The sheriff’s office is searching for a shoplifter with a sweet tooth. On Jan. 16, the male individual entered the Riegelwood Scotchman and stuffed a number of candy bars in his pants, according to the [Read More]

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One jailed for Friday shooting

January 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One jailed for Friday shooting

Deputies have arrested the man who allegedly shot a Swamp Fox Highway resident while a bedridden family member was in the home. Jacques Ali Vereen, 26, was taken into custody Friday on charges of assault [Read More]

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Deputy, two others hurt in Tuesday crash

January 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy, two others hurt in Tuesday crash

A collision between a sheriff’s deputy and another vehicle sent the officer and two civilians to the hospital Wednesday night. The Highway Patrol reported that the 6:50 p.m. collision occurred at the intersection of Tommy [Read More]

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‘Inexcusable action’ leads to COVID warning

January 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Inexcusable action’ leads to COVID warning

The city schools sent out a strong warning Thursday to parents about school attendance for students who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard  said two students whose mother “wasn’t [Read More]

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State organization breaks ties with Oath Keepers

January 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 1

Members of the North Carolina Oath Keepers have broken with the national organization of the same name, after members of the umbrella organization were alleged to have entered the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6. “We [Read More]

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Tips lead to drug roundup

January 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tips lead to drug roundup

Tips from citizens led to a major roundup of narcotics suspects in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that 12 individuals were arrested on [Read More]

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Commissioners approve plan to renovate courthouse

January 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioners approve plan to renovate courthouse

Columbus County’s most recognizable landmark could once again be home to court proceedings. On a 5-2 vote Monday, commissioners approved a plan that would use some of the proceeds from the sale of the Georgia [Read More]

Zakia Pierre and Christopher Scott Deans (CCSO photos)
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Crack, cursing lead to jail

January 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Crack, cursing lead to jail

Poor driving and poor choice of words led to a narcotics and a disorderly conduct arrest in Whiteville Jan. 14. Christopher Scott Deans, 25, of 543 Old Farm Rd., Whiteville, was held under a $50,500 [Read More]

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Man charged after allegedly firing near deputy

January 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man charged after allegedly firing near deputy

A child custody dispute escalated after a man allegedly fired a shotgun near a deputy Jan. 12. Scottie Mack Nobles, 37, of 1037 Hickory Hill rd., Chadbourn, was charged with resist, obstruct or delay and [Read More]

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Warrant roundup picks up 19

January 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Warrant roundup picks up 19

Deputies picked up 19 suspects on a variety of outstanding warrants and criminal offenses Jan 14. Operation Safe Streets targeted a laundry list of defendants wanted for everything from drug charges to failure to appear, [Read More]

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Cash app transfers lead to arrest

January 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cash app transfers lead to arrest

The case could be described as a modern version of sneaking change from grandmother’s purse.  William Carroll, 28, of 838 Bullard Rd., Cerro Gordo was arrested Jan. 8 on 65 charges of obtaining property by [Read More]

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COVID-19 update Jan. 15

January 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID-19 update Jan. 15

This roundup will cover the dates Jan. 6-15. • Columbus County reported 103 deaths from COVID-19 on Jan. 14, up from 90 on Jan. 13. An average of 50 new cases per day was reported [Read More]

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Southeastern hospital offers vaccines

January 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Southeastern hospital offers vaccines

UNC Southeastern UNC Health Southeastern is now scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals ages 65 and older.  The Lumberton hospital made the announcement Thursday shortly after Gov. Roy Cooper lowered the age limit in [Read More]

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County tops 100 COVID-19 deaths

January 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County tops 100 COVID-19 deaths

Columbus County hit a grim milestone the last 24 hours, topping the 100 mark in COVID-19 deaths.The Health Department announced on social media that as of 9 a.m. Thursday (today), 103 people in Columbus have [Read More]

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