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Video of a Community Innovations employee allegedly trying to influence a voter has been sent to the District Attorney's office for investigation.
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DA sends video to state Board of Elections

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DA sends video to state Board of Elections

The video that caused multiple complaints of elections tampering during the early voting period has been turned over to the District Attorney’s office.  Brandon Patrick recorded the exchange between a poll judge, the caretaker and [Read More]

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CRHS opens hotline as UNCSE website offers appointments

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CRHS opens hotline as UNCSE website offers appointments

Two area hospitals are upping their game in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations.A recent directive from Gov. Roy Cooper prioritized teachers, education professionals and childcare workers for vaccinations. That anticipated increase in vaccinations was delayed due [Read More]

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Curfew ends, masks must continue

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Curfew ends, masks must continue

Citing improving numbers but cautioning Carolinians to be safe, Gov. Roy Cooper today announced the end to the nighttime curfew as well as loosened restrictions on some businesses.The new executive order – which has been [Read More]

Gov. Roy Cooper
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Cooper to hold COVID-19 briefing; rules may loosen

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cooper to hold COVID-19 briefing; rules may loosen

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a video update of the state’s COVID-19 efforts at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). On Tuesday, State Sec. of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen hinted that some restrictions could be [Read More]

Covid-19 News
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Whiteville High goes back to 100 percent online

February 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville High goes back to 100 percent online

Rising COVID-19 cases at Whiteville High School have put the school back on virtual learning through March 9, and postponed two upcoming football games. The school system announced the change shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday [Read More]

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Three charged in prison drug toss

February 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three charged in prison drug toss

A Wildlife officer investigating a stolen game camera helped deputies make a drug bust at Tabor Correctional Monday.  The sheriff’s office reported that the Wildlife Officer asked for the assistance of a tracking dog after [Read More]

Canal Cove is closed where the canal drains into Lake Waccamaw.
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Road closed at Lake Waccamaw

February 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Road closed at Lake Waccamaw

A busy road at Lake Waccamaw will be closed for an indefinite period after it was damaged by high water.Mayor Daniel Hilburn said on the Lake Waccamaw community Facebook page that Canal Cove Road is [Read More]

Tamika Ford and Mark Anthony Nelson (file photos)
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Camaro killing suspect had drugs, firearms, CCSO says

February 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Camaro killing suspect had drugs, firearms, CCSO says

The suspect jailed for the Nov. 29 ambush killing of a Hope Mills man had “several” firearms, ammunition and narcotics in his Chadbourn home, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Jermaine Reaves, 22, of 402 E. [Read More]

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Bandit with noodles and handgun sought

February 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bandit with noodles and handgun sought

Police are searching for an armed robber who got away with cash and noodles Saturday in Tabor City. Tabor City police were called to the Food Lion at Tabor Crossing to investigate a reported armed [Read More]

East Bladen athlete Lamont Pridgen has died from bullet wounds he sustained in Whiteville Feb. 10.
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East Bladen football player shot to death here

February 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on East Bladen football player shot to death here

An East Bladen High School football player has died 11 days after being shot twice in the back. The victim of a February 10 shooting has died. Lamont Pridgen Jr., 18, was shot in the [Read More]

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Third suspect jailed in Craigslist killing

February 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Third suspect jailed in Craigslist killing

The sheriff’s office has arrested the third suspect in the Nov. 29 ambush that left a grandfather injured and his grandson dead. Christopher Jermaine Reaves Jr., 22, was arrested Thursday night on charges of murder, [Read More]

Rising water across the county is causing dangerous road conditions in many areas, such as this flooding along Peacock Road. (Submitted photo)
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Heavy rains bringing flooding to area

February 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Heavy rains bringing flooding to area

The water is rising fast across Columbus County.  In addition to five days of measurable rainfall over the past week, an additional two-plus inches have fallen in Columbus since Wednesday night, part of a winter [Read More]

Gov. Roy Cooper
Business

Cooper addresses COVID, storms

February 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cooper addresses COVID, storms

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a briefing at 2 p.m. on the state’s COVID-19 response and the winter weather. You can view the video here.https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference

Alfonzer "Showtime" Blanks
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Blanks sentenced to federal prison

February 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Blanks sentenced to federal prison

A Whiteville man who was arrested in a drug raid last year has received federal prison time. Alfonzer Shavaar “Showtime” Blanks, 37, was sentenced to eight years in prison for possession of firearms during the [Read More]

Lois Weaver
Opinions & Commentary

Above all else, she was a mother

February 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 1

 It surprises, even shocks, some people when they realize the woman in the black and white swimsuit pictures is my mother. Neither photo is objectionable, especially not by modern standards. In one, Miss Lois is [Read More]

Louise (Elliott) Davis
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Louise (Elliott) Davis

February 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Louise (Elliott) Davis

May 4, 1928 ~ February 15, 2021 Louise Elliott Davis, age 92 of Chadbourn, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her sister’s home. Louise was born on May 14, 1928, in Columbus County, to [Read More]

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