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Nothing remains of the warehouse on Magnolia Street after an early morning fire Monday.
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Whiteville fire under investigation

May 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville fire under investigation

Fire destroyed a vacant warehouse in downtown Whiteville Monday. Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said the blaze was reported around 5 a.m. The warehouse, located on Magnolia Street, was a total loss. The building was empty [Read More]

Terry Brady is in custody after an incident near Conway this afternoon.
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One in custody after Horry manhunt

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One in custody after Horry manhunt

A man considered armed and dangerous has been captured in Horry County, according to police. Residents were warned to stay in their homes after Terry Brady was allegedly involved in an incident in the Fox [Read More]

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Dry weather brings fire warning

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dry weather brings fire warning

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.The watch is in effect for Columbus, Robeson, [Read More]

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Man dies in Wednesday crash

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man dies in Wednesday crash

The driver of a pickup on N.C. 131 crossed the center line and became the county’s seventh highway death Wednesday. The male driver, whose name has not been released by the Highway Patrol, was killed [Read More]

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Scam targets local doctors

April 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Scam targets local doctors

If Lt. Kenneth Smith is calling you from the sheriff’s office – hang up the phone. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area about a “failure to appear” scam that is [Read More]

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Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

Deputies investigated four different assaults Monday, including one where the victim ended up with a broken leg. Bruce Milligan was punched and kicked by someone he knows near Cerro Gordo Monday. Milligan suffered a broken [Read More]

WFD Chief David Yergeau directs traffic at the wreck on J.K. Powell Boulevard and Hay Street. (Ben Proctor photo)
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Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

Whiteville Fire, Rescue and Police are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of J.K. Powell and Hay Street.Traffic is being detoured onto Madison, which is currently being blocked off so authorities can [Read More]

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Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

April 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

Multiple felonies were levelled against a Riegelwood man Sunday after he allegedly stabbed and beat a woman, then fought with deputies placing him under arrest. Howard Leroi Bernard, 43, was placed under $10,500 secured bond [Read More]

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Spivey’s bond raised to $750K; dozens of cases affected

April 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Spivey’s bond raised to $750K; dozens of cases affected

Former Police Chief Anthony Spivey saw his bond raised to $750,000 Tuesday, and a proviso attached that the source of any bond money be examined in a hearing. Spivey, 34, was arrested by the State [Read More]

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Chadbourn chief arrested for trafficking, embezzlement

April 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn chief arrested for trafficking, embezzlement

UPDATED 10:30 a.m. Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey has been arrested on 73 felony charges of altering or stealing evidence and drug trafficking.Jail reports show Spivey, 35, was processed into the Columbus County Detention Center [Read More]

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One charged after wild Sunday chase

April 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One charged after wild Sunday chase

Traffic was tangled for more than an hour Sunday after a Durham man allegedly opened fire on another motorist near Chadbourn. The sheriff’s office reported that Keyontae Dashawn Datcher, 21, was initially held under a [Read More]

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District attorney sued for alienation of affection

April 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on District attorney sued for alienation of affection

District Attorney Jon David is being sued for alienation of affection after allegedly being a relationship with a Bladen County woman while she was still married. Court documents show that Jon David is accused of [Read More]

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Nearly half of OD patients since April 1 die

April 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nearly half of OD patients since April 1 die

Since April 1, Columbus Regional has had more than 20 overdose patients come into the emergency department. Eight to 10 of those patients have died. “It’s shocking,” said hospital spokesperson Stephanie Miller. The trend began [Read More]

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Woman shot searching for horse; two men charged

April 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman shot searching for horse; two men charged

Two men were arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges, and a woman is recovering from a gunshot wound after a dispute in Riegelwood Wednesday evening. Emily Partain, 25, was transported to New Hanover Regional [Read More]

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Man charged after spitting in officer’s face

April 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man charged after spitting in officer’s face

Chadbourn Police and deputies jailed a Whiteville man on multiple charges after he allegedly had narcotics in his vehicle and spat on the arresting officers. Chadbourn Police and Columbus County deputies were operating a checkpoint [Read More]

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Woman charged in computer, sex toy theft

April 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman charged in computer, sex toy theft

The suspect in an April 10 break-in wasn’t satisfied with entering her victim’s home once – she allegedly came back for more. Tykayla Danielle Mason, 28, was charged with breaking, entering and larceny, and placed [Read More]

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