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Malnourished, Injured Dog Seized Friday

December 17, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Malnourished, Injured Dog Seized Friday

A pit bull mix that may have been used for training fighting dogs was seized Friday near Whiteville. The male dog was found tied to a tree in the yard of a home on E.A. [Read More]

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Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

Guiton’s Pharmacy is changing its name and management. The landmark Whiteville Drug store is now Whiteville Family Pharmacy, under the leadership of Angela Soles. The soda counter will remain in operation, with its famous handmade [Read More]

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Christmas Plays, Church Services for December 16-23

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Plays, Church Services for December 16-23

Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. The Columbus Baptist Association will host Meet Me in The Alley in downtown Whiteville on Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, smores, cookies, giveaways and the Christmas [Read More]

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Woman Back in Jail After Passing Out While Dog Kills Chicken

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Back in Jail After Passing Out While Dog Kills Chicken

A Hallsboro woman went back to jail after just four days free when she was found unconscious in her neighbor’s yard, while her dog was allegedly killing a chicken. Amber Nicole Muse, 48, was arrested [Read More]

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Wright Road Home Hit by Gunfire – Again

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wright Road Home Hit by Gunfire – Again

For the second time in two years, a Tabor City area home has been struck by gunfire. No one was injured in the Dec. 7 drive-by shooting, the sheriff’s office reported. Deputy C. Brown and [Read More]

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Infant Hurt in Peaceful Way Domestic

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Infant Hurt in Peaceful Way Domestic

A knife, firearm, screwdriver and car radio antenna were said to be used in a domestic assault that injured an infant Dec. 7 on Peaceful Way near Chadbourn. The seven month old baby sustained minor [Read More]

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Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Bill

December 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Bill

  Governor Roy Cooper and Governor Elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging part of the new bill that shifts appointments to the Highway Patrol to the legislature. The lawsuit says that the commander [Read More]

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Winners from the Tabor City and Whiteville Christmas Events

December 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Winners from the Tabor City and Whiteville Christmas Events

Tabor City and Whiteville had their big Christmas events last week. Winners in the Tabor City Chamber decorating contest were The Todd House, Ooh La La boutique, and Consumer’s Choice Insurance. Ron and Kiki Jarmuth [Read More]

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One Dead in Hallsboro Wreck

December 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Dead in Hallsboro Wreck

A head-on collision on Hallsboro Road South near Barney Tyler Road claimed one man’s life Friday afternoon. Around 3:45 p.m. Clay Hagood, a former Tabor City and Whiteville police officer, died at the scene. He [Read More]

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Fire Guts Tabor City Burger King

December 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fire Guts Tabor City Burger King

Tabor City’s Burger King was heavily damaged in an early morning fire Friday (Dec. 13). Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said workers were preparing to start the day just after 6 a.m. when they [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 13, 2024

December 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 13, 2024

There’s nothing unlucky about Columbus County on this Friday the 13th. Here are some of the happier happenings going on in our community as we get closer to Christmas. The Fair Bluff Christmas Tree Lighting [Read More]

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Governor Cooper’s Veto Overidden

December 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor Cooper’s Veto Overidden

Legislators overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382 Tuesday amid protests and threats of a lawsuit by Cooper. The bill provides $227 million in disaster relief, and weakens the governor’s control over the [Read More]

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Toy Drive Leader Asks for Help

December 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Toy Drive Leader Asks for Help

While her heart is broken for people in western North Carolina, Tiffany Buzzerio also wants every child in Columbus County to have something for Christmas.  Her annual toy drive is short of sponsors this year, [Read More]

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SBI Jails Cerro Gordo Man on ‘Sextortion’ Charges

December 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SBI Jails Cerro Gordo Man on ‘Sextortion’ Charges

State agents have jailed a local man on ten counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Landon Adam Powell, 25, was released on $15,000 secured bond after he was arrested Wednesday. His address [Read More]

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Three Indicted for Murder of Shanna Perry of Delco

December 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Indicted for Murder of Shanna Perry of Delco

Lance Sandlin, Lori Angel Flowers, and Emily Sandlin have been indicted for murder and concealment of death. Lori Flowers was charged with accessory after the fact in addition to the charges. The three are charged [Read More]

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Bladenboro Rapist Sentenced

December 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladenboro Rapist Sentenced

The man who kidnapped and raped a teenager has been sentenced to serve up to 28 years in prison. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car and took her to a home near Bladenboro, [Read More]

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