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Man Accidentally Shot on Snake Island Road

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Accidentally Shot on Snake Island Road

A man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the same home where his father was killed in 2022. Normal Foggan called 911 just before 4 a.m. Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. Foggan told [Read More]

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Barefoot Child Found Beside Road; Mother Charged

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Barefoot Child Found Beside Road; Mother Charged

Deputies charged a woman with misdemeanor child abuse after her daughter was found walking down a roadside Sunday, crying and barefoot. Dusty Brooke Earp, 28, of 9542 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Gordo, was charged with [Read More]

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Cause of Deadly Fire Unknown

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cause of Deadly Fire Unknown

The cause of the fire that killed four sisters Aug. 30 is still undetermined, according to a release from the sheriff’s office and fire marshal. Kalani, Kendall, Josephina and Sophia Melvin died when fire ripped [Read More]

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Roadblock Delays Fire Response

September 8, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roadblock Delays Fire Response

A family with a newborn baby is staying with relatives after a dryer caught fire at a Kelly’s Trail home Sunday night. Response from fire departments was delayed due to a blocked roadway onto the [Read More]

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Storms Sunday Brings Wind, Water

September 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Storms Sunday Brings Wind, Water

Brief, heavy rains and high winds blasted through Columbus County today (Sunday), dropping more than three inches of rain in some areas. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley’s weather station on College Street in Whiteville showed 3.37 inches [Read More]

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One Arrested in February Killing

September 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Arrested in February Killing

The suspect in the February killing of a Tabor City area man was arrested days after the murder – for another shooting. He has now been charged in the February killing as well. Tallis Jeremiah [Read More]

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HEAT Investigation Catches Two

September 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on HEAT Investigation Catches Two

Complaints about speeding drivers and suspicious activity in North Whiteville led to the arrests of two men by the sheriff’s office. Bradley Jude Creech, 50, of 110 Frink St., Whiteville, was charged with possession of [Read More]

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One Charged in Attempted Murder

September 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged in Attempted Murder

Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville [Read More]

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Commissioner Arrested for Larceny

September 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioner Arrested for Larceny

County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor larceny. His address was listed [Read More]

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UPDATED: Service for Sisters Set for Tuesday

September 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATED: Service for Sisters Set for Tuesday

The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the outbuilding the family was using [Read More]

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NCDOT Nearing Completion on Project Honoring Fallen Troopers

September 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on NCDOT Nearing Completion on Project Honoring Fallen Troopers

Courtesy NCDOT RALEIGH – Officials will soon complete an effort to name bridges for 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty who were not previously honored. The N.C. Department of Transportation, the agency responsible [Read More]

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Chadbourn Dangerous Dog Board to Meet

September 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Dangerous Dog Board to Meet

Chadbourn’s Dangerous Dog Board will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The board will hear from the town’s Animal Control Officer regarding two dogs that have been deemed potentially dangerous. The board was established in 2024 [Read More]

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Harrells Man Charged in Sex Offense Case

September 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Harrells Man Charged in Sex Offense Case

• Suspect allegedly abused victim for years. Bladen County authorities have charged a Harrells area man with multiple sex offenses after he allegedly abused a family member for several years. Joshua Poe Hatfield, 41, is [Read More]

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Columbus County DWI Arrests for Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2025

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus County DWI Arrests for Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2025

Following are the driving while impaired arrests reported in Columbus County for the period Aug. 25 through Sept. 2. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent [Read More]

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What Subtle Risks We Often Overlook Reveal About Public Safety

September 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on What Subtle Risks We Often Overlook Reveal About Public Safety

When people think about safety, their minds often jump to obvious threats, like violent crime, natural disasters, or large-scale emergencies. Yet, for most Americans, the real challenge lies in the everyday risks that quietly shape [Read More]

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Investigation Continues in Deadly Fire; Announcement Expected Today

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Investigation Continues in Deadly Fire; Announcement Expected Today

State and local authorities are investigating Saturday’s fire that killed four children near Chadbourn, and more information is expected today. Ansley Hayes established a GoFundMe with the permission of the family to help with final [Read More]

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