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Thieves Hit Diner During Overdose

November 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thieves Hit Diner During Overdose

Several suspects apparently took advantage of an overdose Thursday to steal cash from a Whiteville Diner. Whiteville Police were called to Jerry’s Sandwich Shop just after 4 p.m. Witnesses said a group of people came [Read More]

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Teacher Fired for Alleged ‘Relationship’ with Student

November 3, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teacher Fired for Alleged ‘Relationship’ with Student

A teacher at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville was fired Wednesday for what school officials described as “an inappropriate relationship with a student.” The action was taken Wednesday morning, November 1, by Headmaster Dawn Ivey [Read More]

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School Board Member Appeals Guilty Verdict

November 3, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on School Board Member Appeals Guilty Verdict

Kandle Rogers was found guilty in district court today of assault on a government employee, and immediately appealed the verdict. Nishawn Pridgen’s affidavit said that Rogers scratched his arm and called Pridgen a “nigger”, then [Read More]

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Break-in Causes Hundreds in Damage, Nets Pocket Change

November 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Break-in Causes Hundreds in Damage, Nets Pocket Change

Someone tore through a metal wall at a Tabor City business during an alleged beak-in, but only got away with a handful of change after causing hundreds of dollars in damage Staff at Tar Heel [Read More]

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Three Robbed in Riegelwood Home

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Robbed in Riegelwood Home

No one was injured when three thieves got away with $7,700 in an armed robbery Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to the home at 1225 Fertilizer Road around 6:28 p.m. Three [Read More]

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Bandits Hit Nakina Dollar General

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bandits Hit Nakina Dollar General

Two gunmen robbed the Nakina Dollar General Sunday, escaping with a small amount of cash. Deputies were called to the store at 16015 Swamp Fox Hwy. East around 9:30 p.m. The report said two masked [Read More]

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Toddler Hurt When Driver Rushes Checking Station, Wrecks

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Toddler Hurt When Driver Rushes Checking Station, Wrecks

Charges are pending after a man allegedly tried to speed through a checking station and wrecked, injuring a woman and a two year old girl. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were operating a checkpoint [Read More]

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Shooting on Peaceful Way Sends One to Hospital

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting on Peaceful Way Sends One to Hospital

A fight between two men led to a shooting Saturday when a juvenile allegedly opened fire with a rifle, striking one of the combatants. Justin Lee, 23, and James Gilson were allegedly involved in a [Read More]

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Floyd Brothers Sentenced in $20 Million Dollar Investment Scam

October 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Floyd Brothers Sentenced in $20 Million Dollar Investment Scam

Note: An earlier version of the story contained inaccurate information. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error. Two Whiteville men who bilked millions of dollars out of several dozen investors have been sentenced [Read More]

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Pireway Boating Fatalities Lead to First Case Under 2016 Law

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pireway Boating Fatalities Lead to First Case Under 2016 Law

The man convicted of killing three Columbus County residents in a boat wreck on the county line in 2020 was the first person convicted under tougher law. Matthew Ferster was convicted of death by impaired [Read More]

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School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that a driver contacted the principal [Read More]

Brandy Gillis (CCSO)
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Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of Byron, Ga., was held under [Read More]

Jerry Hewett (CCSO)
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Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62, was held under no bond [Read More]

Colby Edward Dent (BCSO)
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Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device in a room, peeping, creating [Read More]

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Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in the 4700 block just before [Read More]

Javon Geathers (CCSO)
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Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was charged with [Read More]

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