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Silver Spoon Man Charged with Death by Distribution

November 22, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Silver Spoon Man Charged with Death by Distribution

A Silver Spoon Road man is in Brunswick County Detention after he allegedly provided the narcotics that killed a man. Dylan Mark Fowler, 32, of 9620 Silver Spoon Rd., Clarkton, was arrested Wednesday on charges [Read More]

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Three Charged in Property Theft Case

November 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Charged in Property Theft Case

Multiple felonies have been levelled against three suspects in a property theft case. Sheriff Bill Rogers credited technology and tips in assisting in the investigation. Thomas Bradley Blackwell, 56; Jessica Nichole Pace, 35; and Anthony [Read More]

Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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State Recovery Director Fired

November 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Recovery Director Fired

After admitting to poor management of millions in hurricane relief dollars, and asking for more, Laura Hogshead has been fired from the state Office of Resilience and Recovery (NCORR). Rep. Brenden Jones, who called for [Read More]

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Teacher Charged in Student Sex Case

November 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teacher Charged in Student Sex Case

Updated 11 a.m. Nov. 21 A teacher at Thomas Academy is being held under no bond on child sex charges. Jody Watts, 49, was arrested today (Wednesday) and booked into the county detention center at [Read More]

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Woman Charged with Stabbing Man, Biting Off Nose

November 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged with Stabbing Man, Biting Off Nose

Attempted murder and maiming charges have been filed against a Bladen County woman who allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver, and chewed off part of his nose. Sandra Lynette Davis, 53, of Fayetteville, ius [Read More]

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Homes Hit by Gunfire on Wright Road

November 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Homes Hit by Gunfire on Wright Road

Multiple homes were hit in an apparent drive-by shooting near Tabor City Monday night. The sheriff’s office reported that Dep. D. Hilburn responded to the call after at least three homes were shot Monday. Hilburn [Read More]

Surrounded by local elected officials and representatives form area towns, Brenden Jones addresses the crowd Friday morning. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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Jones Elected Majority Leader

November 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jones Elected Majority Leader

Rep. Brenden Jones of Tabor City was elected Majority Leader of the state house today (Tuesday) by an overwhelming majority of his colleagues. “This vote of confidence means so much to me, and I am [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Dirt Road Soap Opera

November 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Dirt Road Soap Opera

Almost every evening, I get home, change shoes, toss my necktie and sigh. My bride brings me a cup of coffee or a glass of tea, I mess with the dogs, she starts supper, and [Read More]

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Jones Calls on Rebuild NC Leader to Quit

November 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jones Calls on Rebuild NC Leader to Quit

The agency tasked with administering relief funds to victims of Matthew and Florence is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, and cannot account for where the rebuilding money has gone. Rep. Brenden Jones and [Read More]

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Youth Hit in Face With Axe

November 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Hit in Face With Axe

A teenager was struck in the face with an axe Monday while defending his stepmother. Warrants have been issued for the male suspect in the case. Patrick Gatlin, 39, a black male, is wanted for [Read More]

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Bladenboro Man Charged, Felony Statutory Rape

November 18, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladenboro Man Charged, Felony Statutory Rape

Corey Robert Heckler of Bladenboro has been charged with felony statutory rape of a child. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office said Heckler was arrested after a parent of a juvenile found inappropriate material on a child’s [Read More]

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Eight Victims Remembered from the 2006 Riegelwood Tornado

November 18, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Eight Victims Remembered from the 2006 Riegelwood Tornado

Churches in Eastern Columbus County paused Sunday to remember the eight victims of the 2006 Riegelwood tornado. The storm struck a community between Old Lake Road and N.C. 87 in the predawn hours of November [Read More]

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Lake to Consider Inn Zoning Designations

November 18, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake to Consider Inn Zoning Designations

Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten rooms at the Lake Waccamaw [Read More]

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Fight Leads to Shots Fired

November 18, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fight Leads to Shots Fired

An altercation involving as many as ten people devolved into gunfire near Tabor City Sunday. No one was injured in the incident, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the 1300 block [Read More]

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The Good News for Nov. 15

November 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Nov. 15

The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30, and a one hour hunt [Read More]

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‘Above and Beyond’: WPD Lieutenant Honored

November 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Above and Beyond’: WPD Lieutenant Honored

A shoplifting call turned into a life-changing mission and an award for a Whiteville Police lieutenant. Lt. Thomas Riggins was honored with a Chief’s Commendation Award by WPD Chief Doug Ipock on Tuesday at Whiteville [Read More]

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