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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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Convicted Murderer Granted Clemency

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Convicted Murderer Granted Clemency

Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the life sentence for a convicted murderer from Robeson County. George Lesane, 47, has served 30 years in prison for killing Larry McCormick. In addition to earning his GED and college [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Monkeys, Lizards, and Snakes —  Oh My

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Monkeys, Lizards, and Snakes —  Oh My

Sometimes I really worry about my friends and family in Sub Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Every time you turn around, they have problems with invasive species. Armadillos, Tegu lizards, [Read More]

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State: More DNA Hits in National Database

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State: More DNA Hits in National Database

State officials say 283 more DNA matches have been verified during this fiscal year, allow investigators more evidence to track and solve crimes. In October, the State Crime Lab uploaded 1,183 samples to the CODIS database, which led [Read More]

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Woman Charged with Felony Vehicle Death

November 14, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged with Felony Vehicle Death

A woman is being held under no bond after allegedly striking a road worker with her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Chloe Sagendorf, 27, was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony [Read More]

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