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Three Deputies Hurt After Suspect Rams CCSO Truck

March 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Deputies Hurt After Suspect Rams CCSO Truck

Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were attempting to make a [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver• Sound of the Harvest

March 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver• Sound of the Harvest

As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but [Read More]

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One Dead in Monday Crash

March 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Dead in Monday Crash

One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker of [Read More]

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‘Death by Distribution’ Under Investigation

March 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Death by Distribution’ Under Investigation

Fentanyl may have caused the death of a Tabor City area man early Monday. The sheriff’s office said Dep. T. Tyson responded to 4310 Will Inman Road around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a [Read More]

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Southern Farm Days Features Family, Farmalls and Fun

March 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Southern Farm Days Features Family, Farmalls and Fun

The 15th Annual Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw may have cancelled Sunday’s events, but Saturday’s beautiful weather led to big crowds enjoying all things rural and historical. The event is sponsored and organized every [Read More]

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Street Blocked for Tree Clearing

March 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Street Blocked for Tree Clearing

Madison Street between Clay and Webster streets in Whiteville will be blocked for several hours today (Monday) while a “widowmaker” tree is cleared. Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said the city has had multiple [Read More]

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The Good News for March 12-19

March 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for March 12-19

The weather this week is going to be perfect for celebrating spring, and events are busting out like flowers in our area. Get outside and have some fun, enjoy some good food, and maybe even [Read More]

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Final State Witnesses Expected by Friday in Triple Killing

March 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Final State Witnesses Expected by Friday in Triple Killing

The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to call in the brutal 2019 slaying. Prentis [Read More]

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Donations Needed for Nicaragua Mission

March 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Donations Needed for Nicaragua Mission

A mission team from the Columbus Baptist Association is headed back to Nicaragua in June, and organizers are seeking donations of supplies to be handed out by the group. Hard candy, bubbles, coloring books, water-based [Read More]

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Deputies Recognized with Lifesaving Awards

March 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputies Recognized with Lifesaving Awards

Three Columbus County deputies were recognized recently for saving the lives of children in three different emergencies. “These deputies went above and beyond on critical moments to protect and save lives, embodying the true spirit [Read More]

Drone photo showing extent of Wednesday's fire near Cerro Gordo. (Courtesy Jason Durdle)
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Wildfires are No-Drone Zones

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wildfires are No-Drone Zones

While aerial photos of wildfires can be breathtaking, drones are a flight hazard when crews are fighting wildfires. By law, wildfires are a no-drone zone in North Carolina. N.C.G.S. §15A-300.4 prohibits any person, entity or [Read More]

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Boaters Up in Arms Over Launch Proposal

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boaters Up in Arms Over Launch Proposal

Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220, titled Protect Private Property Rights, would stiffen rules regarding trespassing while hunting, [Read More]

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DWI Prevention Effort Underway

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DWI Prevention Effort Underway

If you plan to party this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t trust the luck of the Irish. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement campaign [Read More]

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Wall That Heals Needs Local Volunteers

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall That Heals Needs Local Volunteers

The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park, set for April 24-27. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve four-hour shifts around the clock, [Read More]

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Suspect Offers to Fight ‘All the Deputies’

March 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Offers to Fight ‘All the Deputies’

Deputies arrested a Clarendon man Saturday after he allegedly assaulted a woman then wanted to fight with law enforcement. James Huggins, 18, was held under no bond on charges of second degree trespassing, underage consumption [Read More]

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Murder Charge Pending in Saturday Arson

March 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Murder Charge Pending in Saturday Arson

  One man is dead and another is facing a murder charge after a fire in Nakina Saturday night. Wendel Clyde Smith, 75, died in the mobile home fire just before midnight Saturday, according to [Read More]

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