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Truck Used in Fair Bluff Assault

June 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Truck Used in Fair Bluff Assault

Three men were injured Monday after a fourth individual allegedly assaulted them with a truck. Howard Alton Snowden, 65; Patrick Fax, 50; and Tracy Washington, 38, were working on a driveway in the 200 block [Read More]

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Woman Charged in DSS Fight

June 26, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged in DSS Fight

A woman who refused to leave the county Social Services office until she “got some electricity” was arrested after fighting with deputies Thursday. Teresa Michelle Troy, 42, of 2607 Tom Sessions Rd., was held under [Read More]

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Suspect in Two Murders Beaten in County Jail

June 26, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect in Two Murders Beaten in County Jail

The man charged in two separate murders – one committed while he was out on bond – was assaulted by two other inmates in the county detention center June 22. Natrell McKinnis, 26, was transported [Read More]

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UPDATED: One Dead in Saturday Shooting

June 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATED: One Dead in Saturday Shooting

Police are investigating a homicide in Whiteville. Major William Hinz of the Whiteville Police said the call went out around 2:30 Saturday afternoon. A white male was reported shot on Ward Street, off Martin Luther [Read More]

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Three Juveniles Eyed in Vandalism, Gun Thefts

June 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Juveniles Eyed in Vandalism, Gun Thefts

Three juvenile males are being sought by the sheriff’s office after two homes were burglarized and multiple firearms stolen Monday. One of the houses was heavily vandalized as well as robbed, according to the sheriff’s [Read More]

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Shooting Victim Found in Peacock Road Home

June 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting Victim Found in Peacock Road Home

Deputies found a man shot to death in a home on Peacock Road at midnight Monday. The sheriff’s office responding to a shots fired call a few minutes after 12 a.m. found the deceased man [Read More]

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Highway Closed Due to Fire

June 17, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Highway Closed Due to Fire

Fire officials have closed N.C. 211 between Bolton and the Brunswick County line due to the Pulp Road fire in the Green Swamp. The fire has spread to 11,500 acres as crews use backfires to [Read More]

Smoke from the Pulp Road fire in the Green Swamp can be seen for miles. (Courtesy Katie Boyd)
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Pulp Road Fire Battle Continues

June 16, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pulp Road Fire Battle Continues

Crews have the Pulp Road fire contained in the Green Swamp, but the fire’s effects are stillk being felt across the area. The Forest Service said that as of 9 a.m. today (Friday),  the Brunswick [Read More]

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Chases Lead to Assault Charges

June 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chases Lead to Assault Charges

Multiple suspects have tried to outrun law enforcement in recent days, according to arrest reports. A traffic violations led to more serious charges for a Brunswick man who allegedly fled, then fought, deputies Tuesday. Arrest [Read More]

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Wreck at Washington and J.K. Powell Tangles Traffic

June 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wreck at Washington and J.K. Powell Tangles Traffic

Traffic is partially blocked at J.K. Powell Boulevard and Washington Streets in Whiteville after a collision this afternoon. First responders are on the scene. Whiteville Police are investigating.

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Federal Sentence for Dealer in Whiteville Man’s Overdose Death

June 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Federal Sentence for Dealer in Whiteville Man’s Overdose Death

A Whiteville man was among four fatal overdoses on fentanyl-laced crack cocaine that sent a Beulaville man to federal prison this week. Marshall Ray Scarborough, 65, pled guilty in February to four counts of conspiracy [Read More]

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Teens Indicted in Dothan Killing

June 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teens Indicted in Dothan Killing

The alleged gunman who became a robbery victim after a January shooting, and his alleged robber, have been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury. Jeremiah Nyree Long, 18, died at an area hospital after [Read More]

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Two Shot In Tabor Apartment

June 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two Shot In Tabor Apartment

Trasmine Hemingway is being held under charges of assault with intent to kill and firing into an occupied dwelling after two people were shot in Tabor City Monday night. Hemingway, 30, is charged with assault [Read More]

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Detention Center Locks to be Upgraded

June 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Detention Center Locks to be Upgraded

New cell door locks at the county detention center will eliminate the chances of inmates “popping” the locks and getting out. County commissioners on Monday approved a request from Capt. Robert Creech of the detention [Read More]

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Search Underway in Robeson Cold Case

June 8, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Search Underway in Robeson Cold Case

Cadaver dogs, federal agents and detectives are conducting a search today (Thursday) in reference to a 2015 disappearance near Fairmont. Sara Graham was reported missing Feb. 4, 2015, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

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Warrant: Suspect Tried to Take Deputy’s Weapon

June 7, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Warrant: Suspect Tried to Take Deputy’s Weapon

Multiple charges were filed against a Tabor City area man who allegedly tried to steal a detective’s handgun during a fight. Donald Zane Russ, 34, is under a $212,500 secured bond in the Columbus County [Read More]

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