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CCSO Seeks Break-in Suspect

September 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried but failed to break into vehicles in the Mollie/Iron Hill area. Sheriff Bill Rogers said residents should never leave valuables of any kind in your vehicle, [Read More]

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Warrants Allege Drug Trafficker Starved Dog to Death

September 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Warrants show an alleged drug trafficker starved a dog to death, in addition to dealing cocaine and MDMA. Antonio Ward, 39, with addresses of 80 Ward Village Drive and 602 Rough Horn Rd., Evergreen, is [Read More]

DWI Roundup

DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025

September 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025

Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]

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Clayton Man Charged in Columbus Firearm Theft

September 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Clayton Man Charged in Columbus Firearm Theft

Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home  when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norris, 47, of Englewood Drive, Clayton [Read More]

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CGVFD Treasurer Jailed

September 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CGVFD Treasurer Jailed

The former treasurer and secretary of Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire and Rescue has been charged with stealing more than $70,000 from the department over the course of ten years. Tonya Garrell King, 49, was arrested [Read More]

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UPDATE: One Dead Following Domestic

September 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: One Dead Following Domestic

A gunfight between a stepfather and stepson left one man dead and another in critical condition Monday in Chadbourn. Police Chief Ken Elliott said Nathan McKinnies was dead at the scene, and an individual identified [Read More]

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Thieves Hit Mobile Home Dealer

September 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thieves Hit Mobile Home Dealer

Thieves took more than $13,000 worth of appliances and furnishings from mobile homes at a Whiteville dealership Thursday night. Lt. S. Moody of the Whiteville Police said employees at Clayton Homes on South J.K. Powell [Read More]

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Drum Mallet Used on School Assault

September 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Drum Mallet Used on School Assault

An adolescent is facing petitions and the mother of his alleged victim was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight at Central Middle School Tuesday. Kenya McMillan, 40, of 110 W. Calhoun St., Whiteville, was [Read More]

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Deputies Save Man in Courthouse

September 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputies Save Man in Courthouse

Quick action by deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office saved the life of a man who collapsed in the courthouse annex Tuesday. First Sergeant Mary Wilkins and Deputy Darryl Hooker were performing bailiff duties [Read More]

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Woman Charged Hit and Run, with Assaulting Officer

September 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged Hit and Run, with Assaulting Officer

Chadbourn Police have charged a woman with assaulting an officer and three counts of hit and run, resulting in serious injuries. Candy Herring Lee, 47, also known as Candy Lee, was held under $110,000 secured [Read More]

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McDuffie Sentenced in Brittany Lane Killings

September 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on McDuffie Sentenced in Brittany Lane Killings

Prentiss Deshawn McDuffie was found guilty Tuesday and sentenced to three life sentences plus 207 months in prison for the 2019 slaying of Whiteville area family. McDuffie, 36, and Darius Washington went to the home [Read More]

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Highway Patrol Breaks Ground on New $3.5 Million Building

September 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Highway Patrol Breaks Ground on New $3.5 Million Building

The first symbolic shovels first turned Monday on a late night idea that will be a big boost for the Whiteville Highway Patrol headquarters. Rep. Brenden Jones said the new $3.5 million headquarters for Troop [Read More]

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Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

September 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

Deputies arrested a Loris woman after she allegedly shot at another woman in Tabor City. Crystal Evette Bellamy, 49, of4427 Market St., Loris, was arrested Tuesday, according to detention center reports. She was held under [Read More]

DWI Roundup

DWI Roundup for Sept. 10-17 2025

September 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DWI Roundup for Sept. 10-17 2025

Following is a weekly feature of ColumbusCountyNews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]

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Town Shuts Down Water Wednesday

September 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Town Shuts Down Water Wednesday

 Lake Waccamaw will turn water off for a portion of the town water system for repairs Wednesday. The affected area is from 2310 Canal Cove Rd to the end of Waccamaw Shores, including Wooded Acres. [Read More]

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Chadbourn Camera Leads to Three-County Chase

September 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Camera Leads to Three-County Chase

Two suspects are in custody on a panoply of charges after a three-county chase that began in Chadbourn. Christopher Steven Deaver, 35, and Haley Nicole Pittman, 29, were jailed Monday afternoon. Deaver gave his address [Read More]

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