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School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that a driver contacted the principal [Read More]

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Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of Byron, Ga., was held under [Read More]

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State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services soil test to ensure faster turnaround time on [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

The Walker hound stopped for a moment, panting. He heard the other members of his pack a couple hundred yards out, and knew they were still on the deer, so he decided to take a [Read More]

Jerry Hewett (CCSO)
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Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62, was held under no bond [Read More]

Colby Edward Dent (BCSO)
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Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device in a room, peeping, creating [Read More]

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Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in the 4700 block just before [Read More]

Javon Geathers (CCSO)
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Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was charged with [Read More]

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Landmark Store Destroyed in Fire

October 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landmark Store Destroyed in Fire

The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on the scene. The store sustained [Read More]

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The Good News for Oct. 20

October 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Oct. 20

It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today is the Waccamaw Siouan Pow [Read More]

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Complaint Filed After Group Prayed on ECHS

October 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Complaint Filed After Group Prayed on ECHS

County school officials are making sure staff are familiar with policies regarding religious practices after someone complained about a group praying on the East Columbus campus Oct. 13. “We received notifications about visitors performing or [Read More]

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Security Increased at Nakina After Threat

October 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Security Increased at Nakina After Threat

Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a threat against NMS. The threat [Read More]

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Nakina Fire and Rescue Contract to be Cancelled

October 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nakina Fire and Rescue Contract to be Cancelled

Citing a pattern of poor performance and missed calls, County Commissioners voted to cancel the emergency services contract with Nakina Fire and Rescue today (Wednesday). The board met in executive session to discuss potential litigation [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • A Deer for the Ages

October 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • A Deer for the Ages

I wonder sometimes if he is still out there. Considering the number of years it’s been, the odds are ridiculously long, but nature has some funny ways sometimes, and strange things happen. The first time [Read More]

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Early Voting Starts Thursday

October 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Early Voting Starts Thursday

Early One Stop Voting for the Nov. 7 municipal elections begins Thursday. The only early polling site will be at the county board of elections office.  Early polls will be open through noon on Nov. [Read More]

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IP to Cut 200 Positions at Riegelwood

October 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on IP to Cut 200 Positions at Riegelwood

International Paper announced this morning that it will eliminate 200 positions at the Riegelwood plant by the end of the year. “Decisions like these are extremely difficult, because of the impact on our employees, their [Read More]

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