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The Simple Things
I crumpled gratefully into my grandfather’s chair, and moaned a little as I took off my shoes. I had to wonder how many other men in my family had done the same thing through all [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Green Sentenced to Life
The second defendant in a brutal 2021 murder was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday. Jamaal Omar Green, 37, was found guilty of first degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in the 2021 [Read More]
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Armed Federal Parolee Arrested in Whiteville
Local and federal agents arrested a parole violator who was carrying a firearm at Sandy Ridge Apartments March 27, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Aaron Bernard Phifer, 28, was taken into custody [Read More]
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No Charges for Shooter of Murder Suspect
The person who shot murder suspect Jeff Fowler will not be charged, District Attorney Jon David said today. Fowler, 53, is being held under no bond on a charge of first degree murder. He allegedly [Read More]
Business
Commissioners Give Nod to Demolition of Two Flooded Homes
County commissioners approved plans to demolish two flood damaged properties Monday. The funding is coming from a state Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) recovery grant. Finesse Builders of Red Springs was the lowest of four [Read More]
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Bladen Deputy Mourned
Bladen County Sheriff’s Captain Daniel Clark died suddenly at his home Monday. Sheriff Jim McVicker said in a press release that the 14 year veteran of the BCSO had served in virtually all branches of [Read More]
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Thieves Target Firearms
Multiple county residents reported the theft of firearms in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Patricia and John Edge contacted the sheriff’s office March 28 after discovering two handguns missing from their home on [Read More]
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Metal Stolen From Scrap Dealer
In one of the more ironic thefts of late, several hundred pounds of scrap metal were stolen from a scrap metal dealer Friday. Metal Recycling Services reported the theft just after 8 a.m. Saturday. The [Read More]
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Thunder at The Park is Saturday
Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will roll into the Veterans Memorial Park Saturday for the second annual Thunder at the Park car show. Registration fee is $20, with all proceeds going to the Veterans Park. [Read More]
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The Good News for March 29
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful holiday weekend for sunrise services and family time. Temperatures are forecast to move into the 80s by Sunday, so get out there and enjoy it, as our Meteorologist [Read More]
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U.S. Attorney Files Charges in Double Deputy Shooting
A Robeson County murder suspect accused of shooting two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies now faces five federal charges including one drug trafficking charge, three charges related to firearms, including possession of a machine gun, and [Read More]
Elections
State Orders Second Primary for Two Nominations
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second primaries to be held on May 14. The bipartisan State Board (SBOE) [Read More]
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One Jailed with Pot, Firearms in Park
Deputies arrested a Kelly resident Tuesday after he allegedly had 20 grams of marijuana and three guns at the Hallsboro community park. Jordan Tyree Johnson, 21, of White Oak Road, Kelly, was held under $5,000 [Read More]
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Chadbourn Community Rallies Around Slain Boy’s Family
Around 150 people gathered Monday at the Chadbourn Depot to remember a murdered boy, and show love and support for the child’s family. Antonio Maultsby Jr. would have tuned eight Friday. He was gunned down [Read More]
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Jury Selection Begins in Second Landreth Suspect’s Trial
Prospective jurors reported for duty this morning (Monday) at the Columbus County Courthouse for the first degree murder trial of Jamal Green. Timothy Cain of Chadbourn and Green were arrested in March 2021 after the [Read More]
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Parole and Probation Violators Caught in Sweep
A multi-agency sweep led by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office resulted in multiple arrests and changes last week. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Rogers said in a press release that the CCSO, N.C. Community Supervision, U.S. Homeland [Read More]