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Jefferson Weaver

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One Charged in Plant Damage Case

Tabor City Police have arrested a man who allegedly intentionally damaged machinery at Atlantic Packaging. Michael Gunner McPherson, 25, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, according to detention ce...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2026
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Watershed Meeting Wednesday

Residents of flood-prone areas in Columbus are invited to attend a meeting Wednesday to offer suggestions about watershed improvements in the area. Columbus Soil and Water Conservation, Cape Fear Reso...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2026
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Alleged Onion Thief Suspect Caught

One of the two men arrested by Columbus County Deputies July 27 allegedly stole onions from a Whiteville restaurant. Jonathan Grainger, 24, was charged with misdemeanor larceny. He was held under a se...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2026
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Chadbourn Board Nixes Recall, Ethics, Attendance Policies

In a three-two vote Monday, Chadbourn Town Council refused to discuss proposed attendance rules and ethics policies, along with an amendment to the town charter that would have made provision to remov...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2026
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Investigation Leads to Stolen Firearm

An ongoing stolen property investigation led to the arrest of a Chadbourn area man on firearm and theft charges. Nicky Delane Blackwell, 54, ofm1663 Bee Tree Lane, was held under a secured bond, accor...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2026
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Ballot Races Line Up

Ballots are now locked in for the Nov. 2 election in Columbus County. Two incumbents are unopposed for reelection to the Whiteville City School Board, but one race has drawn a challenger. Byron Fisher...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2026
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Chadbourn Council to Mull Recall Rule, Leak Service Tonight

Chadbourn residents may soon have a way to recall elected council members, if a new rule is approved. The town council tonight will consider an agenda item containing a procedure to “provide a procedu...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2026
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National Night Out Tuesday in Chadbourn, Whiteville

Chadbourn and Whiteville Police will be hosting events for National Night Out tomorrow (Tuesday). National Night Out is designed to allow citizens to get to know their local law enforcement officers, ...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2026
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Lightning Strike Shocks Two at Lake

Two men attempting to stop a boat from sinking at Lake Waccamaw Sunday night were apparently injured by a lightning strike. First responders were paged at 8:40 p.m., officials said. The men were tryin...

Jefferson Weaver
August 3, 2026
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Three Jailed in Hoover Road Raid

Two men and a woman are facing multiple drug charges after a narcotics investigation and raid on a home in eastern Columbus. George Munn, 75; Gyrel Munn, 53; and Tara Nobles, 34, were arrested July 30...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2026
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Riegelwood Woman Charged after 100-MPH Chase

A wild chase through Riegelwood ended with multiple charges for a woman July 29. Tori Vanette Langdon, 23, is being held under $100,000 secured ond, according to Detention Center records. She was char...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2026
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2022 Murder Lands Conviction

The defendant in the first Columbus County murder in 2022 will serve life in prison without parole after he was found guilty in Superior Court. Lawrence Thomas, 73, was pronounced guilty today (Friday...

Jefferson Weaver
July 31, 2026
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Jefferson Weaver • The Sons of Arghandab

We can always remember where we were when we got a particular bit of good, or too often bad, news. On July 31, 2010, clearly remember exactly where I was, and what I was doing. I was standing at the c...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2026
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Ward Stepping Down as City Development Director

Madison Ward is stepping down as Whiteville’s director of downtown development.  The Tabor City native announced her resignation Tuesday. City Manager Sean Martin shared the news with city council at ...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2026
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Sex Assault Suspect Faces Trafficking Charges

More than 20 pounds of marijuana and large amounts of cash were seized as part of a search warrant at a sexual assault suspect’s home. Wade Anthony Garcia,  61, was arrested July 24 on charges of seco...

Jefferson Weaver
July 30, 2026
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Stepfather Gets Probation in Child Sex Case

Updated Zachary James Foose  was sentenced to two years probation  a single count of indecent liberties with a minor after making an Alford plea in Columbus County Superior Court. An Alford plea means...

Jefferson Weaver
July 29, 2026
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