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Contributed photo of a "no firearms" sign at an area Hills.

Hills Decision Unpopular with Gunowners

by Jefferson Weaver in Business Comments Off on Hills Decision Unpopular with Gunowners

• How do you feel about firearms in businesses? Join the discussion on the Columbus County News Facebook page. Gunowners say they are turning their backs on Hills Grocery stores after the announcement that firearms [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

by Jefferson Weaver in Commentary Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love and respect.The month, however, is [Read More]

Columbus County

Backpack Buddies Gets Ready for School Year

Church News

August 12, 2022 Comments Off

The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their first Backpack Buddies packing party for the school season Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the CBA office. The program is geared toward feeding children over the [Read More]

Rylkeigh Madison (courtesy Ryleigh Madison Music)

Sunday Wreck Injures Local Singers

Front Page

August 9, 2022 Comments Off

Two well-known local musicians were injured in a collision Sunday at Midway and Union Valley Roads. Ryleigh Madison Bunch and Dustin Chapman were on their way to band rehearsal when the wreck occurred, according Ryleigh’s [Read More]

Crime

National Night Out at Eastern Substation

August 3, 2022 Comments Off

Eastern Columbus residents turned out Tuesday for the first-ever National Night Out observance at the sheriff’s office substation. While temperatures still flirted with 100 at 6 p.m., deputies and kids cooled off with a water [Read More]

Church News

Countywide supply giveaways for students

July 27, 2022 Comments Off

Buying school clothes and supplies should be a little easier for parents in Columbus County this year. Uniforms were done away with in May, after multiple complaints by parents and students, and many organizations are [Read More]

Commentary

Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

July 22, 2022 Comments Off

This week Jefferson talks with Lisa Yemma of Yemma Farm. They talk about pollination and other garden related topics. You can listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs [Read More]

Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.

Rapid COVID Testing Offered

August 12, 2022 Comments Off

Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and [Read More]

Candidates Welcome on Columbus Connection

August 10, 2022 Comments Off

All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and is available as a podcast [Read More]

Chadbourn will soon begin installing 12 Flock safety license plate reading cameras in the town. (Photo courtesy Flock Safety).

Chadbourn Police Approved for Flock System

August 10, 2022 Comments Off

Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR) cameras in the town. The [Read More]

Fire and Rescue Chief Brandy Nance presents a Hometown Hero award to Jean-Aubry Williamson and her dad, Walt, while Commissioner Terry Littrell

Lake Honors Heroes; Major Grant Announced

August 10, 2022 Comments Off

Lake Waccamaw commissioners had big surprises to share with residents at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Matt Wilson announced that the town has been officially notified of a $9.2 million grant from the [Read More]

P-EBT Hits $2 Billion

August 4, 2022 Comments Off

The pandemic brought many changes in North Carolina, including how parents feed their children. The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) was created, and now more than $2 billion has been distributed to North Carolina [Read More]

‘Multiple’ Lake EMS Members Involved in San Jose Incident

August 3, 2022 Comments Off

Several members of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Auxiliary were involved in the series of events that led to the department losing its contract with the county, according to a statement from Columbus County Commissioners. [Read More]

Matthew Hoh, Green partyS neat Candidate

Green Party Gains Official Status

August 2, 2022 Comments Off

Voters in North Carolina now have another choice when it’s time to register. The State Board of Elections on Monday voted 4-0 to recognize the North Carolina Green Party as an official political party in [Read More]

County Cancels Lake EMS Contract

August 2, 2022 Comments Off

After a brief executive session Monday, Columbus County commissioners voted to cancel the Lake Waccamaw EMS contract with the county. The motion was suggested by County Manager Eddie Madden and Asst. Manager Nick West, who [Read More]

Strickland Named to SCC Board

July 26, 2022 Comments Off

Dr. Dan Strickland is Southeastern Community College’s newest board member. The former school superintendent of county schools was appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners. Strickland was sworn in by Clerk of Superior Court [Read More]

Front Page

City Schools Set Open House Schedule

July 20, 2022 Comments Off

With summer soon coming to an end, Whiteville City Schools have announced the date and times for district open houses. Sessions will take place on Aug. 25, and the times for each school is as [Read More]

Hinshaw Named New SCC Ag Tech Instructor

July 20, 2022 Comments Off

Dawn Hinshaw has been named the new Agribusiness Technology instructor at Southeastern Community College. Hinshaw comes to SCC with nine years of experience teaching at West Columbus High School. Since beginning her career she has received her [Read More]