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WPD Investigating Rash of Car Break-ins

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Thieves have been scoring big in recent days in the city of Whiteville, hitting unlocked vehicles and even stealing two. Lt.  Scott Moody of the Whiteville Police said the thieves are taking advantage of unlocked [Read More]

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Murder Charged in Sunday Incident

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Updated 1:17 p.m. A Whiteville man has been charged in Sunday’s killing on Dudney Lane. Williams Cody Inman, 28, is being held under no bond, charged with first degree murder and two counts of discharging [Read More]

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Fisherman Dies in White Marsh

December 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Beaverdam man died while fishing in White Marsh near Whiteville Thursday morning. Charles D. Godwin, 72, was found floating under the bridge on U.S. 74, in the area near Red Hill Road known as [Read More]

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Girl Found Safe

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Almost 24 hours after she disappeared, Jettie Edwards was found hiding in a large bale of hay near her home. ”She’s healthy and safe,” said Sheriff Bill Rogers just after 7:30 p.m. Jettie had taken [Read More]

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Search Continues for Girl

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Between 100 and 200 people helped with a ground search today (Wednesday) in Lees Lake, scouring the area where Jettie Edwards disappeared Tuesday night. Sheriff Bill Rogers said a helicopter, drones and a private airplane [Read More]

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Armed Man in Black Caught in Alleged Break-in

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged with second degree trespassing, resisting [Read More]

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Search Underway for Missing Girl

December 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South  around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds and stands 5’1” tall. Jettie [Read More]

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Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, [Read More]

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One Dead in Monday Crash

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. [Read More]

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Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says

A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41,  of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple assault and trespassing on a [Read More]

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Clarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case

December 8, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Clarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case

Bladen County deputies arrested a Clarkton man after he allegedly forced a 14 year old girl to have sex. Willie Carthell Graham Jr., who turns 20 years old Wednesday, was held under no bond in [Read More]

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Theft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case

December 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Theft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case

Columbus County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd saw his larceny charge dropped in a Bladen County theft case. Court records show that the Bladen County District Attorney’s Office decided to dismiss the single charge of larceny [Read More]

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Fair Bluff Woman Charged for Assaulting Baby

December 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fair Bluff Woman Charged for Assaulting Baby

Police have charged a woman with abusing her three-month-old infant after he was discovered to have multiple broken bones. Serenity Isabel Hayes, 24, of 2029 Main St., Apt. 302, Fair Bluff, was arrested Dec. 3 [Read More]

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UPDATE: Pair Charged with Shooting at Law Enforcement

December 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: Pair Charged with Shooting at Law Enforcement

Updated Dec. 5 with information from CCSO. A Delco couple is in jail after they allegedly fired multiple shots at deputies attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants. Dale Douglas Malpass, 54, of Kelly’s [Read More]

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Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail

Updated A Nakina shooting sent a man to jail Thursday. Pasiano Esteban Hernandez, 38, of 12 Lexia Lane, Nakina, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharging a firearm [Read More]

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Missing Bladen Woman Sought

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Bladen Woman Sought

A Silver Alert has been issued for Sharon Dunn Elkins. The Bladen County woman was last seen near her home in White Oak Friday, heading toward Tar Heel. She was wearing a blue sweatshirt and [Read More]

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