Articles by Jefferson Weaver

The cause of the fire that killed four sisters Aug. 30 is still undetermined, according to a release from the sheriff’s office and fire marshal. Kalani, Kendall, Josephina and Sophia Melvin died when fire ripped [Read More]

A family with a newborn baby is staying with relatives after a dryer caught fire at a Kelly’s Trail home Sunday night. Response from fire departments was delayed due to a blocked roadway onto the [Read More]

Brief, heavy rains and high winds blasted through Columbus County today (Sunday), dropping more than three inches of rain in some areas. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley’s weather station on College Street in Whiteville showed 3.37 inches [Read More]

The suspect in the February killing of a Tabor City area man was arrested days after the murder – for another shooting. He has now been charged in the February killing as well. Tallis Jeremiah [Read More]

Complaints about speeding drivers and suspicious activity in North Whiteville led to the arrests of two men by the sheriff’s office. Bradley Jude Creech, 50, of 110 Frink St., Whiteville, was charged with possession of [Read More]

Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville [Read More]

County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor larceny. His address was listed [Read More]

The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the outbuilding the family was using [Read More]