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Rickey Levell Mitchell (CCSO)
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On- and Off-road Chase Leads to Drug Arrest

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on On- and Off-road Chase Leads to Drug Arrest

Deputies following up on complaints about suspicious activity in Hallsboro arrested a man after an extended offroad chase Tuesday. Ricky Levell Mitchell, 34, was held under no bond on charges of felony fleeing to elude [Read More]

Drug Seized from Stefan Geathers' vehicle. (CCSO)
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‘Manic Monday’ leads to Meth, MDMA, Marijuana

February 7, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Manic Monday’ leads to Meth, MDMA, Marijuana

Monday was a busy day for the sheriff’s office, as two departments made major narcotics arrests in two different parts of the county. Stefon Geathers, 38, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was held under [Read More]

NCFS personnel are on the scene of a wildfire that has caused N.C. 211 to close at the Brunswick line. (File photo)
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Dry Conditions Lead to Burn Advisory

February 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dry Conditions Lead to Burn Advisory

Dry, windy conditions and low humidity have led emergency officials to discourage outdoor burning today (Tuesday). The advisory is not the same as a burning ban. No ban has been put in place, but conditions [Read More]

Timothy Ray Cain (CCSO)
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Cain Guilty of Landreth Murder

February 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cain Guilty of Landreth Murder

Timothy Ray Cain II was found guilty this morning for the 2021 murder of Jacqueline “Lynn” Landreth of Clarkton. Cain was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by Superior Court Judge Paul Holcombe. [Read More]

Bryan Wade Gunter (SCSO)
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SC Man Jailed After Three-County Chase

February 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SC Man Jailed After Three-County Chase

A chase involving a stolen vehicle in Scotland County came to an end near Boardman Thursday. Bryan Wade Gunter, 47, of Leesville, S.C., was jailed under a $275,000 secured bond, according to a release from [Read More]

Aquinta Shamar Simmons
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Felon Charged for Shooting Dog

February 2, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Felon Charged for Shooting Dog

The man charged with shooting a dog in Vinegar Hill Jan. 17 has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a firearm by a felon. Aquinta Shamar Simmons, 27, was arrested Thursday on charges [Read More]

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Boys Had Fake ‘Weapon’ on Campus

January 31, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boys Had Fake ‘Weapon’ on Campus

The sheriff’s office reported that four boys, ages 10 to 12, were photographed posing with what appeared to be a “weapon” on the campus of West Columbus School. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. [Read More]

D'Angelo Lacy (Columbus County Detention Center)
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WPD Charges One in Block’s Shooting

January 30, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Charges One in Block’s Shooting

Police have charged a Clarkton-area man with an early morning shooting that hurt two men and scattered patrons of a Whiteville bar and grill. D’Angelo Tyrek Lacy, 23, was arrested Monday on charges of assault [Read More]

Samantha Fletcher (CCSO)
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Woman Charged with DUI, Endangering Children

January 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged with DUI, Endangering Children

A woman arrested for driving while impaired Sunday near Bolton had three children in her vehicle. Samantha Fletcher, 42, of 710 N. Franklin St., Whiteville, was held under $1,000 secured bond for driving while impaired, [Read More]

Terry Smith (NCDOC)
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Rapist Could Get Parole

January 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rapist Could Get Parole

A Columbus County man convicted of raping a child under 13 and sentenced to life in prison may be paroled next year. Terry E. Smith, 67, was convicted of rape of a child under 13 [Read More]

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Wilmington Bridge Closes Today

January 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wilmington Bridge Closes Today

Travelling to and from Wilmington will be more complicated starting today. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said both east bound lanes of U.S. 74-76 at the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will close today (Jan. 29) [Read More]

Columbus County
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Emails Reveal Alternate Courthouse Ideas

January 25, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Emails Reveal Alternate Courthouse Ideas

County leaders considered several alternatives to the plans for the original courthouse in Whiteville before settling on the one considered most consistent with a court order. One member of the board is still not satisfied [Read More]

Chauncey Askew (CCSO)
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Askew Gets Two Life Sentences

January 25, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Askew Gets Two Life Sentences

Chauncey Askew was sentenced to to life sentences this morning (Jan. 25) for the killings of Jerome Parott and Trooper Kevin Conner. Askew was on trial for the 2016 shooting of Parrott in a Green [Read More]

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Home Damaged in Drive-by Shooting

January 23, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Home Damaged in Drive-by Shooting

No one was hurt but a home on Wright Road was damaged by gunfire early Tuesday (today). Th sheriff’s office reported that someone opened fire on the home of Tamia Bellamy and Taniya Graham just [Read More]

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Fight Leads to Shooting

January 23, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fight Leads to Shooting

A fight on Quail Drive led to a shooting Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that a man called 911 after another man he knows came to his home and began arguing. The dispute between two [Read More]

Nestor Redonopalmoa (CCSO Detention Center)
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Suspect Charged with Raping Girls

January 23, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Charged with Raping Girls

Tabor City Police have charged a man with statutory rape, incest and first degree sex offense after he allegedly had sex with a teenager and a child related to him. Warrants show that Nestor Redonopalmo, [Read More]

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