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Fugitive Held under $317K Bond

August 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fugitive Held under $317K Bond

A fugitive who has been wanted since 2023 is being held on multiple charges ranging from drugs and firearms violations to assault on a female. Jasper Erwan Johnson, 26, of 1309 Clyde Norris Rd., Tabor [Read More]

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Multi-county Effort Ends Theft Spree

August 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Multi-county Effort Ends Theft Spree

Detectives from multiple counties worked together to arrest a Bladen man whose crime spree extended in Columbus. Wesley Keith Carroll, 44, of 1676 N.C. 211 W., Clarkton, was held under a $75,000 bond in the [Read More]

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Clerk of Superior Court Named President of Conference

August 29, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Clerk of Superior Court Named President of Conference

Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court Jess Hill has been named president of the N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court. Hill was sworn in Aug. 21 at the annual conference, held this year in [Read More]

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County Reports Broken Water Line

August 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Reports Broken Water Line

For the second time in a week, county Water District I customers in Waterfall Estates are dealing with a water outage. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said contractors broke a water line that supplies all customers [Read More]

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Submit-A-Tip Leads to Trafficking Charges

August 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Submit-A-Tip Leads to Trafficking Charges

An alleged narcotics trafficker in Cerro Gordo was shut down this week after tips from the public via the sheriff’s office app. Earl Oxendine, 58, was arrested at home on charges of trafficking opiates, maintaining [Read More]

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Dove Season Begins Monday

August 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dove Season Begins Monday

Hunting season for doves begins Monday across North Carolina, and the overall flock health and migration both look to be excellent for this year. The early season runs through Oct. 4. The middle season is [Read More]

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Clinton Man Charged in Bladen Killing

August 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Clinton Man Charged in Bladen Killing

The suspect in a July murder near Tar Heel has been arrested in Wake County. Elijah Jamal Dixon, 19, of Clinton was arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Wake County, according to the Bladen [Read More]

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East Bladen Downs Knights in Soccer 2-1

August 28, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on East Bladen Downs Knights in Soccer 2-1

In Dublin Wednesday, the East Bladen Soccer squad squeezed out a win 2-1 against West Bladen. The Eagles (1-2-2) got their first victory of the year. The Knights fell to 0-2-1 on the season. Tevin [Read More]

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West Bladen Down Eagles in Tennis 6-3

August 28, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on West Bladen Down Eagles in Tennis 6-3

The Lady Knights swept the East Bladen Eagles in doubles tennis to break a 3-3 singles tie to defeat the Eagles 6-3 Wednesday in the Knights’ season opener. The Eagles (1-3) will play host to [Read More]

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Knights Volleyball Drops EBHS, Stay Unbeaten

August 28, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Knights Volleyball Drops EBHS, Stay Unbeaten

East Bladen’s Lady Eagles volleyball team went to West Bladen hoping to give West Bladen an upset Wednesday, but the Knights declined the offer, defeating the Eagles 3-1. West Bladen pushed their record to 5-0 [Read More]

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Fourth Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight

August 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fourth Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight

A fourth suspect is now in custody from the July 5 gunfight that damaged several homes and vehicles, with gunfire barely missing a sleeping infant. Jalon McMillian, 19, of 203 Stanley St., Whiteville, is being [Read More]

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Museum Flies into Fall

August 27, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Museum Flies into Fall

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville just might have a feather up their sleeve as the facility flies into fall. The staff is excited to welcome Ornithology Research Curator John Gerwin on [Read More]

Flooding is continuing throughout some areas of the county, leading to blocked roads like Red Bug at Hallsboro.
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State Sends First 2024 Farm Relief Checks

August 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Sends First 2024 Farm Relief Checks

The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced [Read More]

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Scorpions Down Whiteville Soccer, 4-1

August 27, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Scorpions Down Whiteville Soccer, 4-1

Whiteville’s soccer squad stayed with North Brunswick for a half Tuesday, with a 1-1 score, but the Scorpions wore down the Wolfpack defense in the second half, leading to a 4-1 loss to North Brunswick. [Read More]

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Cruelty Case Continued to Oct. 1

August 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cruelty Case Continued to Oct. 1

Deborah Dahl’s trial on animal cruelty charges was set to be heard in Columbus County District Court Tuesday, but was continued to Oct. 1. Dahl, 70, faces 21 counts of cruelty to animals, including two [Read More]

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Another Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight

August 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Another Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight

Updated 2:30 p.m. Another suspect is in custody after the July 5 gunfight that nearly injured a toddler in Whiteville. Qhandarion Gaddy, 22, of 1571 Red Store Rd., Whiteville and 81 Renee Lane, Chadbourn, is [Read More]

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