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The Chadbourn HEARTS Foundation will hold a fundraising kickball tournament in June.
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HEARTS Kickball Tourney in June

May 10, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on HEARTS Kickball Tourney in June

The HEARTS (Helping Everyone Achieve Rewards Toward Success) Foundation of Chadbourn will be hosting a kickball tournament to help with their annual Back-to-School supply drive.  Games are set to begin on Saturday, June 18 at [Read More]

Whiteville firefighters recently held a fire safety class for a local service agency.
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The Good News for May 6-14

May 10, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for May 6-14

The Veterans of America building on Madison Street in Whiteville will be having a BBQ plate sale on Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates are $8 each and will include slaw, a beverage, [Read More]

Searchers returned to Lake Waccamaw Monday.
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Search Continues for Missing Teen

May 10, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Search Continues for Missing Teen

Crews with drones, side scanning sonar and multiple boats are back at Lake Waccamaw for the third day of searching for Jeb Baldwin. Baldwin, 18, disappeared Sunday after standing up in a tandem kayak, according [Read More]

Searchers returned to Lake Waccamaw Monday.
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Searchers Work to Find Missing Kayaker

May 9, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Searchers Work to Find Missing Kayaker

Searchers were back on the water at 8 a.m. today searching for Jeb Baldwin. The youth was kayaking with two friends when they hit rough water Sunday. Baldwin’s two companions were rescued after around an [Read More]

drowning at lake
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Search Called Off; Resumes Monday

May 8, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Search Called Off; Resumes Monday

Teams search for a missing teen have gone home for the night after spending Mother’s Day scouring Lake Waccamaw. The 18-year-old male and two companions hit rough water while kayaking today. The companions were picked [Read More]

drowning at lake
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Developing Story: Search Continues for Missing Person in Lake

May 8, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Developing Story: Search Continues for Missing Person in Lake

Multiple search teams and divers are scouring Lake Waccamaw for a reported missing person. An 18 year old male is still missing, according to Katie Hall of N.C. State Parks. Two persons were recovered earlier [Read More]

Derek c. Madden (RCSO)
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Tabor Corrections Guard Jailed on Drug, Firearm Charges

May 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tabor Corrections Guard Jailed on Drug, Firearm Charges

A former Tabor Correctional guard is under $1.075 million bond in the Robeson County Detention Center, facing dozens of drug and firearm charges. Derek C. Madden, 32, of 8472 N.C. 72 E., Lumberton, was arrested [Read More]

Sheriff Jody Greene wasted no time after announcing the nuisance abatement order against this property on Dessie Road. The sheriff manned the excavator used to demolish the home right after Friday's press conference. (submitted).
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Dessie Road Home Demolished Under Nuisance Law

May 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dessie Road Home Demolished Under Nuisance Law

The property that was the subject of hundreds of 911 calls was demolished shortly after a press conference Friday.A perennial troublespot near Chadbourn is history. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press conference this morning [Read More]

Crowds gathered at four locations in the county today for the National Day of Prayer. (CCSO)
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National Day of Prayer Held at Four Locations

May 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on National Day of Prayer Held at Four Locations

Faithful from all corners of Columbus County gathered today (Thursday) at noon to pray for God’s guidance and protection for all Americans. The four ceremonies were part of the National Day of Prayer. Held on [Read More]

Lightbar on a car
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Developing Story: High Speed Chase on 74 Ends at Lake

May 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Developing Story: High Speed Chase on 74 Ends at Lake

One man is in custody after a high speed chase that began in Whiteville, went down U.S. 74-76 and turned back toward the city. A county narcotics officer reportedly spotted a reported stolen vehicle at [Read More]

A shortage of some types of formula has led to empty shelves in some stores. (Submitted)
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Infant Formula Shortages Affecting Columbus

May 4, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Infant Formula Shortages Affecting Columbus

The shutdown of a baby formula plant in Michigan is affecting the way parents feed their babies here in Columbus County. In February of this year, the Abott plant responsible for making Alimentum, Elecare, and [Read More]

Jefferson and Tom Weaver.
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Jefferson Weaver • A Life Worth Living

May 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • A Life Worth Living

He did not die the warrior’s death he wanted. Every man hopes for what the song calls a life worth living, and a death worth dying for. Morbid, perhaps, but it’s true, whether or not [Read More]

John Woody (CCSO)
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Man, Juvenile Charged in School Drug Case

May 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man, Juvenile Charged in School Drug Case

Charges have been filed against a juvenile and an adult for allegedly selling marijuana and vaping material at Whiteville High School. John Timothy Woody, 47, of 217 W. Williamson St., Whiteville, was held under a [Read More]

Brandy Nichole Sikes (CCSO photo)
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Woman Gave Infant Drugs, Warrant Says

May 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Gave Infant Drugs, Warrant Says

Chadbourn Police have charged a woman with felony intentional child abuse after her baby was born addicted to narcotics. Brandy Nichole Sikes, 31, of 200 Batten Burney Rd., Whiteville, was arrested April 27 on warrants [Read More]

Deputies Zehnder and Lennon (CCSO)
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Officer, Deputies Lauded for Extra Service

May 3, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Officer, Deputies Lauded for Extra Service

Several law enforcement officers in Columbus County have gone above and beyond the call of duty in recent weeks, and residents in the area are passing along notes of gratitude to let departments know the [Read More]

TCPD and the State Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a shooting in Tabor City. (Kandi Thompson photo)
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SBI Called in on Tabor City Shooting

May 2, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SBI Called in on Tabor City Shooting

Developing story: The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting in Tabor City. A male subject was confirmed dead in the 10:28 a.m. incident, according to Police Chief Donald Dowless. The assault occurred on [Read More]

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