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Jefferson Weaver
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The daffodils on the ditchbank

February 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The daffodils on the ditchbank

For nearly a year, it lay waiting. Half-covered by rank grass, half-shaded by the scrub oaks and desperate pines, shielded from traffic by little more than a half-hearted blackberry bramble and a ditch, the jonquil [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
Business

Boil water advisory up for Lake Waccamaw

February 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil water advisory up for Lake Waccamaw

Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are under a boil water advisory this morning. Residents in the area of Cameron Street, Lake View Avenue, Central Avenue, Ash Street and Church Street are advised to boil [Read More]

Jacqueline-Lynn-Landreth
Crime

Bladen woman found dead off Klondyke Road

February 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladen woman found dead off Klondyke Road

The body of a missing woman was found off Klondyke Road Wednesday. Jacqueline Elaine “Lynn” Landreth, 37, was reported missing from her Rosindale Road, Clarkton hom on Feb. 8, according to a joint statement from [Read More]

Carol Ann (Blackwell) Turbeville
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Carol Ann (Blackwell) Turbeville

February 25, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Carol Ann (Blackwell) Turbeville

July 6, 1950 ~ February 25, 2021 Carol Ann Blackwell Turbeville, age 70 of Clarkton, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, February 25, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. Carol was born on July 6, [Read More]

Obituaries

Wesley Franklin Hayes

February 25, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Wesley Franklin Hayes

February 16, 1948 ~ February 22, 2021 Wesley Franklin Hayes, age 73 of Evergreen, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, N.C.. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. [Read More]

Video of a Community Innovations employee allegedly trying to influence a voter has been sent to the District Attorney's office for investigation.
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DA sends video to state Board of Elections

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DA sends video to state Board of Elections

The video that caused multiple complaints of elections tampering during the early voting period has been turned over to the District Attorney’s office.  Brandon Patrick recorded the exchange between a poll judge, the caretaker and [Read More]

Columbus Regional Health Center is sponsoring the #maskupcolumbus campaign.
Business

CRHS opens hotline as UNCSE website offers appointments

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CRHS opens hotline as UNCSE website offers appointments

Two area hospitals are upping their game in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations.A recent directive from Gov. Roy Cooper prioritized teachers, education professionals and childcare workers for vaccinations. That anticipated increase in vaccinations was delayed due [Read More]

Covid-19 News
Business

Curfew ends, masks must continue

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Curfew ends, masks must continue

Citing improving numbers but cautioning Carolinians to be safe, Gov. Roy Cooper today announced the end to the nighttime curfew as well as loosened restrictions on some businesses.The new executive order – which has been [Read More]

Gov. Roy Cooper
Business

Cooper to hold COVID-19 briefing; rules may loosen

February 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cooper to hold COVID-19 briefing; rules may loosen

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a video update of the state’s COVID-19 efforts at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday). On Tuesday, State Sec. of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen hinted that some restrictions could be [Read More]

Covid-19 News
Business

Whiteville High goes back to 100 percent online

February 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville High goes back to 100 percent online

Rising COVID-19 cases at Whiteville High School have put the school back on virtual learning through March 9, and postponed two upcoming football games. The school system announced the change shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday [Read More]

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