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CPD and multiple agencies held a checking station Saturday in Chadbourn.
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Checkpoint Turns Up Drugs, Other Charges

August 22, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Checkpoint Turns Up Drugs, Other Charges

Juvenile allegedly strikes officer with car. Officers manning a checking station in Chadbourn Saturday night had a busy two hours. Chadbourn Police, assisted by multiple agencies, arrested six suspects, wrote 18 traffic citations, and took [Read More]

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The Wolfpack Gets Stung in North Brunswick

August 21, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Wolfpack Gets Stung in North Brunswick

(Photo by Savanna Elkins) [Read More]

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Both Victims Identified In Chadbourn Shooting

August 19, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Both Victims Identified In Chadbourn Shooting

Dennis Willis has been identified as the man shot to death in Chadbourn Thursday morning. Stevan Barfield was also shoot around the same time, Mayor Phillip Britt said, but it has not been confirmed if [Read More]

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Second CWD Deer Discovered

August 19, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Second CWD Deer Discovered

A second deer in North Carolina has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say the deer was tested as part of ongoing CWD surveillance efforts cooperating with [Read More]

Deputy Paul Carrano, Junior Deputy Gage and K9 Tuffy.
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The Good News for Aug. 19

August 19, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 19

• Movies on Madison at The Museum of Natural Sciences is moving inside tonight due to the weather. Raya and the Last Dragon will be shown starting at 8 p.m., but be sure to get [Read More]

A small gun
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One Dead, One Hospitalized in Chadbourn Shooting

August 18, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Dead, One Hospitalized in Chadbourn Shooting

One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a midnight shooting in Chadbourn Thursday. Mayor Phillip Britt said more details will be released Friday. Britt said the Chadbourn Police and State Bureau of Investigation [Read More]

Shawn Demarques Doe
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Three Jailed for Cerro Gordo Thefts

August 18, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Jailed for Cerro Gordo Thefts

Firearms, tobacco and cash were the targets of three alleged thieves arrested after a string of break-ins in western Columbus. Shawn Demarques Doe, 18, a 14-year-old and a suspect who is 15 face multiple felony [Read More]

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Deputy Narrowly Escapes Injury

August 18, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy Narrowly Escapes Injury

A deputy escaped injury, a Boonville man went to jail, and a dog is in the Animal shelter after an incident at Green Acres early Wednesday. John Joshua Timmons, 36, is being held under a [Read More]

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Couple Charged with Felony Child Abuse

August 17, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Couple Charged with Felony Child Abuse

A visit by Social Services led to the arrest of a Tabor City-area couple. Jail reports show Lyndsey Taylor Johnson, 25, and Michael Lynn Soles Jr., 24, were arrested on two counts each of felony [Read More]

Jimmy Stanley Thompson (CCSO)
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Suspect Back in Jail After 85 Charges Dismissed

August 17, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Back in Jail After 85 Charges Dismissed

The suspect in five recent break-ins near Tabor City was released on parole in December after 85 previous charges were dismissed. James Stanley “Jimmy” Thompson, 52, of 120 Queen St., Tabor City, was arrested Aug. [Read More]

Zinnas at Galloway Farm
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“Selfies in the Sunflowers” opening at Galloway Farm

August 17, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on “Selfies in the Sunflowers” opening at Galloway Farm

As summer draws to a close, flowers are erupting at Galloway Farm in Hallsboro. Sunflowers are blooming on several acres, and Farmer Alma is inviting everyone to come out, pick the budding beauties, and take [Read More]

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Museum Fall Schedule Begins

August 17, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Museum Fall Schedule Begins

  With kids headed back to school, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville rolls out the entertainment for the fall starting this week. Creatures in the air, roaming the land, and [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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Jefferson Weaver • While the Wolves Run Free

August 17, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • While the Wolves Run Free

I am angry, and you should be, too. In the past few weeks, seven law enforcement officers in North Carolina have been shot. Two were killed, including Deputy Ned Byrd. Early Friday, Byrd was on [Read More]

Gus will soon be back with his family in Nebraska, after being stollen and brought toN Hallsboro.
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Stolen Dog Heading Home to Cornhusker State

August 16, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Stolen Dog Heading Home to Cornhusker State

Detectives searching for stolen property found some furry contraband that will soon be heading to his rightful home. Gus the Yorkie dog was turned over to investigators while they were looking for stolen property at [Read More]

Christy Harrelson and granddaughter Indie (submitted)
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Lake Resident Hopes to ‘Conquer Chiari’

August 16, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Resident Hopes to ‘Conquer Chiari’

Christy Lewis Harrelson loves Halloween, but last year on Oct. 29, 2021, the Lake Waccamaw resident had brain surgery due to a condition called Chiari Malformation.  Instead of missing the holiday, she reached out to the [Read More]

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County Schools Hope for $40m Grant

August 16, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Schools Hope for $40m Grant

County school leaders are hoping that the third time is the charm for a $40 million dollar grant application.  Commissioners gave the school system the nod Monday night to apply for a needs-based grant from [Read More]

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