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Fatmucket Event Postponed

February 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fatmucket Event Postponed

The Lake Waccamaw Fatmucket Walk/Hike/Ruck has been postponed until May. In an emailed announcement today, Joan McPherson said the event was delayed  due to the recent death of Emily Perry. A State Park Ranger and [Read More]

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Voter Registration Ends Friday; Early Vote Starts Feb. 15

February 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Voter Registration Ends Friday; Early Vote Starts Feb. 15

Voter registration ends Friday for the March 5 primary, and early voting begins Feb. 15. Same day registrations will still be available during the early voting period, but voters will cast a provisional ballot while [Read More]

Rickey Levell Mitchell (CCSO)
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On- and Off-road Chase Leads to Drug Arrest

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on On- and Off-road Chase Leads to Drug Arrest

Deputies following up on complaints about suspicious activity in Hallsboro arrested a man after an extended offroad chase Tuesday. Ricky Levell Mitchell, 34, was held under no bond on charges of felony fleeing to elude [Read More]

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Airplane Manufacturer Moving to Elizabethtown

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Airplane Manufacturer Moving to Elizabethtown

Aviation management company Sovereign Aerospace will invest $4.15 million to manufacture, sell, and service personal aircraft in Elizabethtown, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week. This first U.S. manufacturing plant will bring 33 new jobs to [Read More]

Drug Seized from Stefan Geathers' vehicle. (CCSO)
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‘Manic Monday’ leads to Meth, MDMA, Marijuana

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Manic Monday’ leads to Meth, MDMA, Marijuana

Monday was a busy day for the sheriff’s office, as two departments made major narcotics arrests in two different parts of the county. Stefon Geathers, 38, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was held under [Read More]

Lois Weaver
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Jefferson Weaver • I Saw My Mother

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • I Saw My Mother

I saw my mother the other day, despite the fact that she went to Heaven 20 years ago. There was a pretty, intense and somewhat frazzled young mother holding hands with a handful of a [Read More]

NCFS personnel are on the scene of a wildfire that has caused N.C. 211 to close at the Brunswick line. (File photo)
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Dry Conditions Lead to Burn Advisory

February 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dry Conditions Lead to Burn Advisory

Dry, windy conditions and low humidity have led emergency officials to discourage outdoor burning today (Tuesday). The advisory is not the same as a burning ban. No ban has been put in place, but conditions [Read More]

Timothy Ray Cain (CCSO)
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Cain Guilty of Landreth Murder

February 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cain Guilty of Landreth Murder

Timothy Ray Cain II was found guilty this morning for the 2021 murder of Jacqueline “Lynn” Landreth of Clarkton. Cain was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by Superior Court Judge Paul Holcombe. [Read More]

State superintendent Truitt and Rep. Jones
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Schools Receive $52 Million Grant

February 5, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Schools Receive $52 Million Grant

Developing story: The planned new K-8 school for East Columbus will now become a reality. In a press conference this morning in Whiteville, Rep. Brenden Jones and State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced today (Monday) that [Read More]

Bryan Wade Gunter (SCSO)
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SC Man Jailed After Three-County Chase

February 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SC Man Jailed After Three-County Chase

A chase involving a stolen vehicle in Scotland County came to an end near Boardman Thursday. Bryan Wade Gunter, 47, of Leesville, S.C., was jailed under a $275,000 secured bond, according to a release from [Read More]

Aquinta Shamar Simmons
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Felon Charged for Shooting Dog

February 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Felon Charged for Shooting Dog

The man charged with shooting a dog in Vinegar Hill Jan. 17 has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a firearm by a felon. Aquinta Shamar Simmons, 27, was arrested Thursday on charges [Read More]

Tufted titmouse (Swamp Stewards)
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Bird Count Feb. 18 at Fair Bluff

February 1, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bird Count Feb. 18 at Fair Bluff

Birdwatchers of any skill level are invited to gather at Fair Bluff Feb. 18 to participate in a national effort. The Southeastern Swamp Stewards, a new local chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation, is hosting [Read More]

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Fair Bluff, County Community Markets Open Saturday

February 1, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fair Bluff, County Community Markets Open Saturday

Saturday is opening day for two community markets in our area. The Columbus County Community Farmer’s Market and the Fair Bluff community Market kick off their seasons Saturday. This weekend marks the first time the [Read More]

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Boys Had Fake ‘Weapon’ on Campus

January 31, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boys Had Fake ‘Weapon’ on Campus

The sheriff’s office reported that four boys, ages 10 to 12, were photographed posing with what appeared to be a “weapon” on the campus of West Columbus School. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. [Read More]

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Ownership Proof, ID Required with New APS Rule

January 31, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Ownership Proof, ID Required with New APS Rule

New rules went into effect Tuesday for anyone attempting to surrender unwanted pets at Columbus Animal Protective Services. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a social media post that proof of ownership is now required for [Read More]

D'Angelo Lacy (Columbus County Detention Center)
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WPD Charges One in Block’s Shooting

January 30, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Charges One in Block’s Shooting

Police have charged a Clarkton-area man with an early morning shooting that hurt two men and scattered patrons of a Whiteville bar and grill. D’Angelo Tyrek Lacy, 23, was arrested Monday on charges of assault [Read More]

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