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Two Charged with ‘Exploring’ School

April 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two Charged with ‘Exploring’ School

Two suspects found misdemeanor citations when they went “exploring” at a former school Thursday. Deputies were called to Acme-Delco Middle School about a breaking and entering in progress. Deputies spotted the two males, ages 18 [Read More]

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Suspect Was Fleeing Devil

April 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Was Fleeing Devil

A man was arrested Wednesday after he broke into a church and disrobed while trying to flee the devil, a sheriff’s report said. Dusty Johnathan Prince, 35, was held under $20,000 secured bond on charges [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaper, 1978

April 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaper, 1978

  When the trains went by, plaster and dust drifted from the ceiling, sparkling in the bare bulbs and humming fluorescent tubes that lit the most magical place in the world. He was really too [Read More]

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Elliott Joins Sheriff’s Race

April 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Elliott Joins Sheriff’s Race

  Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliott is the latest candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for sheriff. “I am not doing this for me,” Elliott said. “I want to [Read More]

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Suspect Jailed in Tuesday Shooting

April 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Jailed in Tuesday Shooting

  The suspect in a Tuesday night shooting was waiting for deputies with his hands raised when they arrived at the crime scene. Brandon Alexander Galloway, 31, was held under no bond, pending a first [Read More]

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Commissioners Approve Tax Collection Percentage

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioners Approve Tax Collection Percentage

  County commissioners approved a controversial new tax billing fee for urban taxpayers Monday, with a provision that officials from both the county and municipalities can negotiate a lower rate. In February, commissioners approved a [Read More]

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Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

  Accompanied by motorcyclists and law enforcement from several agencies, the Wall That heals made its way through downtown Whiteville today en route to the Veterans Memorial Park. The wall is a 3/3 scale replica [Read More]

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Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

  The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be escorted through Whiteville today around 12:30 today (Tuesday). The caravan with the wall will be escorted by veterans motorcycle [Read More]

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Sister Act: Cerro Gordo Siblings Jailed on Drug Charges

April 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sister Act: Cerro Gordo Siblings Jailed on Drug Charges

Cocaine and opiates sent two Cerro Gordo sisters to jail April 16. Miranda Lynn Godwin, 37 and Crystal Leanne Godwin, 39, were each charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver opiates and [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson’s Resurrection Weekend Commentary

April 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson’s Resurrection Weekend Commentary

On this Special Easter Edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on faith, and the Resurrection Weekend. You don’t want to miss this edition of The Columbus Connection. The Columbus Connection is a weekly [Read More]

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Fire Near Chadbourn Blocks Traffic

April 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fire Near Chadbourn Blocks Traffic

Breaking news A structure fire near the southern town limits of Chadbourn is causing traffic to detour this afternoon (Friday). Multiple units are on scene battling the blaze. Law enforcement has detoured the busy holiday [Read More]

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Provalus Building to Require Roof Refit

April 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Provalus Building to Require Roof Refit

Multiple soft spots and penetrations in the roof of the former News Reporter Publishing building in Whiteville  may require a new roof that will delay the Provalus project. City Council will hear an update on [Read More]

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Last Chance Egg Hunts Saturday

April 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Last Chance Egg Hunts Saturday

Several churches and organizations are having “last chance” Easter egg hunts Saturday. Milk B4 Meat Ministries will have free hot dogs, chips and drinks, as well as an egg hunt and fellowship Saturday from 4-7 [Read More]

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Loris Man Jailed in Woman’s Death

April 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Loris Man Jailed in Woman’s Death

  A Loris man has been jailed under no bond in Tuesday’s slaying of a Whiteville woman. Whiteville Police and Horry County Police arrested Anthony Sumpter, 52, in the early morning hours of April 17 [Read More]

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Breaking News: One Charged in Sunday Killing

April 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Breaking News: One Charged in Sunday Killing

Developing story One suspect has been charged in Sunday’s shooting death on Powell Boulevard in Whiteville. Kapri Omar MacMillian, 32, of 414 W. Main St., Whiteville, was arrested this afternoon (Tuesday) on a charge of [Read More]

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Man Charged After $48,000 Mistake

April 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After $48,000 Mistake

Two wrongs don’t make a right, as a Tabor City man found out after a big paycheck turned into big trouble Tuesday. Jaqun Rico Miller, 18, was held under $10,000 secured bond, charged with felony [Read More]

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