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Felon Allegedly Tries to Ram CCSO vehicles

September 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Felon Allegedly Tries to Ram CCSO vehicles

Drugs, cash and two firearms were found in a convicted felon’s vehicle after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop Aug. 30. Alton Terrell Smith, 37, with addresses in Bolton and Hallsboro, was held under [Read More]

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One Dead Dog, Four Starving Canines Found in Fair Bluff

September 2, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Dead Dog, Four Starving Canines Found in Fair Bluff

Four malnourished bulldogs and one dead dog were found by a probation officer at a Fair Bluff home. The sheriff’s office reported that the bulldog-mix dogs were tethered with heavy chains at 41 Phillips Street. [Read More]

Christopher Dale Gore
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Man Jailed in Machete Attack on Dog

September 2, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Jailed in Machete Attack on Dog

A blue heeler dog was seriously injured after a Ten Mile Road man attacked the dog with a machete. Christopher Dale Gore, 36, was held under a $3,500 secured bond on a charge of felony [Read More]

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Eight Jailed After Drug Investigation in City

September 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Eight Jailed After Drug Investigation in City

Complaints about drug activity in Whiteville, including near Central Middle School, led to eight arrests by the sheriff’s office. Beginning in July, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice-Narcotics Unit initiated an investigation into the distribution [Read More]

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Child Molester Dies in Prison

August 31, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Child Molester Dies in Prison

A convicted child molester was found dead in his dormitory at Columbus Correctional this morning (Wednesday). Bruce Pratt, 42, was found unresponsive at 4:54 a.m., according to John Bull, spokesman for the Dept. of Public [Read More]

Allen Robinson allegedly used this homemade trailer to steal fuel in the Riegelwood area (CCSO photo)
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Patrol Deputy Catches Alleged Fuel Thief

August 31, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Patrol Deputy Catches Alleged Fuel Thief

The quick response of a deputy resulted in the arrest of a Kelly man on fuel theft charges Friday. Allen Robinson, 44, was held under $7,500 secured bond on charges of breaking and entering a [Read More]

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Highway Patrol, Wildlife, Local Law Enforcement Focus on Impaired Drivers, Operators

August 30, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Highway Patrol, Wildlife, Local Law Enforcement Focus on Impaired Drivers, Operators

Drinking and driving on the road or the water this weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool. After 2021’s highway death toll was the highest since 1973, agencies [Read More]

Jeffery Coleman (CCSO)
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Shoplifter Jailed, ATV Seized

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shoplifter Jailed, ATV Seized

Deputies arrested a Lake Waccamaw man for larceny and drug possession after he allegedly took snacks and glue from a Dollar General store – and had narcotics on the ATV he was riding. Jeffery Scott [Read More]

Scott Gore (CCSO)
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Impaired, Armed Man Arrested at Nakina Open House

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Impaired, Armed Man Arrested at Nakina Open House

Deputies arrested a Nakina man after he allegedly turned up impaired at Nakina Middle School Friday. Scott Bennett Gore, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct at a school, resisting an officer and second degree trespassing, [Read More]

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Victim Pursues Suspects Despite Gunfire

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victim Pursues Suspects Despite Gunfire

Two theft suspects allegedly opened fire on their victim as he chased them Saturday. No one was injured, and a stolen truck and trailer were recovered in the incident. James Britt told deputies that two [Read More]

Corey Tashombe Hines (CCSO)
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Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in 2017 Killing

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in 2017 Killing

Jury selection begins Tuesday in Columbus County Superior Court for the murder trial of Corey Tshombe Hines, charged in the 2017 shooting death of Elliot Dew. Hines, 25, is charged with first degree murder in [Read More]

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Puppy Rescued from Burning Home

August 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Puppy Rescued from Burning Home

Two Bolton firefighters saved a puppy from a burning home Saturday. Kevin Benton and Riley Beach found the puppy in a bedroom while checking the house, Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said.  The home on [Read More]

Diaz and Jones
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Missing Women Found Dead in Unrelated Cases

August 25, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Women Found Dead in Unrelated Cases

Two unrelated missing persons cases have turned into investigations with the discovery of the women’s bodies. Candice Diaz, 33, was reported missing in the Calabash area earlier this week, according to the Brunswick Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

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One Hurt in Whiteville Shooting

August 22, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Hurt in Whiteville Shooting

At least one man was injured in a daylight shooting on Burkhead Street in Whiteville Monday (today). The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. at a residence on the west side. Whiteville Police secured the emergency [Read More]

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Two State, Three County Chase Ends in Lumberton

August 22, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two State, Three County Chase Ends in Lumberton

Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested after a chase from South Carolina went through Columbus County into Lumberton. Ahmad Devonte Scott, 24, Ke’vonna Enve Mendoza-Smith, 21, and a 17 year old juvenile are alleged [Read More]

James Edward McKamey
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McKamey Jury Selection Begins

August 22, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on McKamey Jury Selection Begins

Jury selection for the long-delayed capital murder trial of James McKamey got underway today (Monday). McKamey is charged with the 2016 stabbing and slashing death of Carol Greer in Whiteville. He allegedly attacked Greer after [Read More]

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