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Woman charged with husband in second bat attack

August 14, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman charged with husband in second bat attack

An alleged husband and wife crime duo is back in jail after another alleged attack involving a baseball bat. Ashley Nicole Jones, 37, of Ward Town Road, Whiteville, was arrested Aug. 13 on charges of [Read More]

Rapid testing will be available by appointment Friday at the Health Department in Whiteville.
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County says 51 new cases of COVID-19; no new fatalities

August 13, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County says 51 new cases of COVID-19; no new fatalities

Breaking news update Aug. 13 Columbus County has 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Monday, according to the twice-weekly health department report, bringing the total number in the county to 959.  Of those, 743 [Read More]

Breakins of vehicles are continuing in the Nakina area.
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Another handgun stolen as more break-ins reported in Nakina area

August 13, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Another handgun stolen as more break-ins reported in Nakina area

The break-ins occur in batches each night, generally after midnight and before dawn. An additional six vehicle breakins were reported in the Nakina area Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office. Homes along Ervin Richardson and [Read More]

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Football off til February

August 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Football off til February

The score is COVID-19 1, High School Sports 0, but the game isn’t over yet. High school football will not be played until February, according to a decision handed down by the NC High School [Read More]

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Lake hires contractor for leaf and limb

August 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake hires contractor for leaf and limb

Donald Smith is expected to begin collection leaf and limb debris at Lake Waccamaw later this month. The town commissioners Tuesday approved a contract with Smith to provide vegetative debris removal at $7.65 per household. [Read More]

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Former Loris manager starts at Lake Waccamaw

August 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Former Loris manager starts at Lake Waccamaw

Damon Kempski was sworn in today as the new town manager for Lake Waccamaw. He was hired Tuesday night by a unanimous vote from the board of commissioners. “We did not waste any time,” Mayor [Read More]

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Mixed drink, beer and wine sales will be on fall ballot

August 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mixed drink, beer and wine sales will be on fall ballot

Lake Waccamaw voters will get the chance to decide whether to allow liquor by the drink and on-premises sale and consumption of beer and wine this fall. Mayor Daniel Hilburn said the three measures – [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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Baseball, snapbrims and big plans

August 11, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 1

Papa and I had the big house on Divine Street all to ourselves. We decided we were going to a ball game. We had big plans, the Old Man and I, but they didn’t quite [Read More]

Your emergency food supply doesn't have to be boring.
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Weekly preparedness planning: food

August 11, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly preparedness planning: food

  Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. [Read More]

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Victim recovering after second Sandy Ridge shooting in a month

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victim recovering after second Sandy Ridge shooting in a month

Updated with additional information A Whiteville man is recovering in New Hanover Regional after he became the second shooting victim in a month at Sandy Ridge Apartments. Whiteville Police Lt. Andre Jackson said Stephon Geathers, 35, [Read More]

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When God messes up your plans

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on When God messes up your plans

Rev. Dave Heller Isaiah 55:8-9: For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher [Read More]

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What does an unplanned career transition mean for you?

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on What does an unplanned career transition mean for you?

Jamille Gore Your Edward Jones financial adviser 117 W. Main St., Downtown Whiteville910.642.2820 The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely continue to do so for a while. However, [Read More]

The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
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COVID cases top 900; no new deaths

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID cases top 900; no new deaths

See related, updated story for the latest data. Columbus County reported 908 confirmed COVID 19 cases in its twice-weekly report today (Monday).  The health department updates local data every Monday and Thursday.  Today’s report showed [Read More]

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Local woman dies from crash injuries

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Local woman dies from crash injuries

A Whiteville woman has died from injuries sustained in a June collision in Brunswick County. Melissa Ashley Madison, 39, of Hallsboro Road South, died in an area hospital Saturday from injuries sustained in a June [Read More]

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Lake reports water leak

August 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake reports water leak

The town of Lake Waccamaw has issued a boil water order for homes from the 2600 Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The order does not include Wooded Acres. A leaking water [Read More]

Sgt. Cobbs and Phillip H. Ray.
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‘It wasn’t a big deal’

August 7, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 2

CCSO sergeant saves Lake resident during Isaias Sgt. John Cobbs is known for being a modest man – so much so, he didn’t tell his supervisor about saving an 86-year-old man’s life during Hurricane Isaias. [Read More]

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