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Rape, Indecent Liberties Charged

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rape, Indecent Liberties Charged

Whiteville Police have charged a man with having sexual relations with an underage girl. Norman Isiah Greenleaf, 32, of Brunswick, was charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor, statutory rape, and failure to appear [Read More]

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Tuesday Meeting Set for Old Lake Project

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday Meeting Set for Old Lake Project

Developers will host a meeting Tuesday (June 10) at 6 p.m. to provide more details on a proposed 4,500 home development near Lake Waccamaw. The property, located roughly between Union Chapel Baptist Church and the [Read More]

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City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

City officials and R.J. Corman Railroad are closer to improving stormwater runoff in downtown Whiteville. At their meeting Tuesday (June 10), Whiteville City Council will hear an update from City Manager Darren Currie on efforts [Read More]

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Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

A ceremony and bridge dedication Friday will honor a fallen local officer. Franklin Dale “Frankie” Perritte died in a car crash while pursuing a felony suspect in Cumberland County in 1995. Perritte was with the [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

June 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

It was just another Saturday in June. The corn was tall, but cried out for mercy in the heat. The only clouds in the sky gave but the faintest hope of a late afternoon thunderstorm. [Read More]

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Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License

Attorney Tabitha Etheridge has been stripped of her law license after failing to respond to two complaints before the bar association. Etheridge practiced family law in Whiteville. The order from the state bar association said [Read More]

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Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day

Parents of second graders turned out for a stylish sendoff today for Whiteville Primary students headed for Elementary next year. Pack parents painted the boulder at front of the school, and had a special guest [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers about the changes he’s made at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office since he was appointed, as well as strategies for [Read More]

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Trafficking, Weapons Charges Filed Against Green Acres Man

June 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Trafficking, Weapons Charges Filed Against Green Acres Man

A drug suspect had a modified AR-15 loaded with armor-piercing rounds when he was arrested May 29. Dalvin Davonta Smith, 24, of 515 Pine Circle Dr., Tabor City, was held under $250,000 secured bond on [Read More]

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Senior Citizen Beaten, Left in Woods

June 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Senior Citizen Beaten, Left in Woods

A Williamson Road man was severely beaten by an unknown assailant Friday, then dragged in to a wooded area and left. Dep. S. Lee reported that the sheriff’s office responded to a call about an [Read More]

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Online Services Down for County Water Customers

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Online Services Down for County Water Customers

County water customers are being required to pay their bills in person at the utilities office while new software goes online. A notice via the county’s website says that upgrades to the utility department’s computer [Read More]

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Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in

Someone broken into a home, released the family cat, left a shirt, and may have damaged a field near Tabor City Friday, without stealing anything of value. A resident of the home in the 100 [Read More]

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Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake

Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned Unit [Read More]

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Columbus Plans Independence Day Events

June 2, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Columbus Plans Independence Day Events

With Independence Day only about a month away, several towns in Columbus County are gearing up for fourth of July events. From the East to the West end, fireworks, fundraisers, and golf cart rides are [Read More]

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Animal Abuse Investigated After Facebook Post

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Animal Abuse Investigated After Facebook Post

Charges are pending after a woman allegedly performed a medical procedure on a dog in May. The sheriff’s office reported that a tip through the county website claimed a Hallsboro woman performed unspecified medical procedures [Read More]

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WPD Opens Community Survey

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Opens Community Survey

Whiteville Police want to know what concerns the community. Chief Paul Rockenbach said today that WPD is asking residents to participate in a community survey to find out more about what citizens like, dislike and [Read More]

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