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Trafficker, Escapee Sentenced in Robeson Investigation

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Trafficker, Escapee Sentenced in Robeson Investigation

The self-proclaimed “biggest drug dealer” in Robeson County will spend the next 25 years in prison. Bruce Carroll “Hoss” Callahan, Jr. bragged to investigators about being the “biggest drug dealer” in Robeson County, was sentenced [Read More]

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N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

N.C. 242 between Williamson’s Crossroads and Cerro Gordo is currently closed due to an obstruction. Crews are clearing debris from the roadway, and are expected to be finished by around 2:45 p.m. Parts of Madison [Read More]

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Storm Brings Flooding to Columbus

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Storm Brings Flooding to Columbus

Streets are flooded in most area towns, trees are down and multiple residents required water rescue Sunday night after a strong storm system brought from five to eight inches of rain to Columbus County. The [Read More]

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Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

December 12, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

Throwing away the evidence didn’t save a Whiteville man from being  arrested Friday – but it did earn a littering charge. Henry Moore, 62, was stopped for a headlight violation by the sheriff’s office on [Read More]

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Youth Found with Drugs at CMS

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Found with Drugs at CMS

For the second time in less than a month, a student at Central Middle has been caught with illegal drugs. The sheriff’s office reported that the 13 year old male allegedly had a small quantity [Read More]

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Alleged Beer Theft Leads to Jail for NY Couple

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Alleged Beer Theft Leads to Jail for NY Couple

Two people were arrested Saturday after an alleged coordinated effort to shoplift beer led to the discovery of drugs. Whiteville Police arrested Dwayne McMillian, age 53, and Taralee White, 31, for second degree trespassing, larceny, [Read More]

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Assault Victim Sues County, Ex-Sheriff

December 7, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Assault Victim Sues County, Ex-Sheriff

The inmate who was left with brain damage and permanent injuries after an assault in the county detention center is suing former Sheriff Jody Greene and the county. Joshua Cornelius Johnson, 34, listed a Chadbourn [Read More]

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Kelly Man Pleads in Wildfire Arson Cases

December 7, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Kelly Man Pleads in Wildfire Arson Cases

Roy Anthony Potter of Kelly has pleaded guilty to eight felony counts of intentionally setting fire to grass, brushlands and woodlands in Bladen and Columbus counties. A press release said that between May 17, 2021, [Read More]

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Chase, Drugs, Handgun Lead to Federal Time

December 7, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chase, Drugs, Handgun Lead to Federal Time

A federal jury convicted Quillan Inman, 33, this week on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Inman is a previous felon and validated gang member from Lumberton. According to court records [Read More]

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Rent Dispute Leads to Mail Charge

December 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rent Dispute Leads to Mail Charge

An argument between a tenant at a motel and a clerk led to a charge of destroying mail Tuesday. Jamaine Thompson, 34, who listed a Fayetteville address on court documents, was charge with a single [Read More]

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Woman Hospitalized, Man Jailed in Beating

December 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Hospitalized, Man Jailed in Beating

The victim of a domestic assault Tuesday was taken to another hospital with internal injuries. Her alleged boyfriend is in jail under no bond. Joshua Williams, 30, of 1309 Clyde Norris Rd., Tabor City, was [Read More]

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Shooting Victim Airlifted After Driving Home

December 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting Victim Airlifted After Driving Home

The victim of a late night shooting near Whiteville drove himself home before being taken to Columbus Regional and airlifted. Brandon Tyler Butler, 28, reportedly called 911 after he was shot in the face during [Read More]

Investigators are trying to determine why this trailer near Hallsboro burned early Friday.
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UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Fire

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Fire

Updated 4:15 p.m. Two people died in a mobile home fire in Hallsboro early this morning. A neighbor who is a volunteer firefighter called the fire in via radio before attempting to enter the burning [Read More]

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Breaking News: Hallsboro Structure Fire

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Breaking News: Hallsboro Structure Fire

Multiple fire units are on the scene of a structure fire on Hazel Lane, off Pierce Cemetery Road in Hallsboro. Initial radio traffic indicated two people were trapped in the burning home. CCN will have [Read More]

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Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

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Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire

Two vehicles were struck by gunfire and a woman hurt Wednesday in the area of Will Inman and Kenny Jordan roads. Keyatta Todd and an infant were traveling on Kenny Jordan around 2:15 p.m. when [Read More]

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