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Gov. Roy Cooper
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Cooper signs three new orders

Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday extended the COVID-19 eviction moratorium through June 30. The move came as President Joe Biden signed a similar executive order on the national level. Cooper...

Jefferson Weaver
March 31, 2021
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Black tape, backyards and baseballs in a box

The box, like many, still bears the marks of time, a flood, and a half-dozen moves. Faded magic marker, remnants of an organized attempt at relocating from one home to...

Jefferson Weaver
March 30, 2021
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The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
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Vaccination opportunities grow

As vaccine supplies increase, so have opportunities to get vaccinated. The state Department of Health and Human services announced on Thursday that the remainder of Group four will be eligible...

Jefferson Weaver
March 29, 2021
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Shipman arrested on gun charge

Updated. The director of Columbus County Animal Protective Services was arrested Saturday night. Loretta Shipman was jailed on charges of assault by pointing a gun, damage to personal property and sec...

Jefferson Weaver
March 27, 2021
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Battered bulldog with no ears center of investigation

A malnourished, injured pit boxer mix with no ears was picked up in near Tabor City Friday afternoon (today). The dog, currently known by her kennel number, 8514, is undergoing...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2021
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Kyle Lerwill Lewis (CCSO)
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Father charged with abusing two children

The Peacock Road man facing child abuse charges allegedly choked and struck a child, then forcefed the child while covering his/her mouth and nose.  Kyle Page Lerwill Lewis, 29, was...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2021
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies participated in Friday's checkpoint at Sandyfield.
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Drug offenses, tag violations top checkpoint list

Just two hours at the intersection of two busy highways led to 62 traffic violations and two arrests last Friday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and seven other agencies combined for...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2021
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Mother charged with beating child

More details released on child abuse case Williams Township School staff are being credited with helping a child who was allegedly being beaten by the student’s mother. Christina Angelique Formyduval,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2021
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Two charged with child abuse in separate cases

A Tabor City area woman has been charged with beating a seven year old child, leaving scratches and bruises on the child’s body. In an unrelated case, a man allegedly...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2021
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All adults eligible for vaccine April 7

Increased supplies of COVID-19 vaccines will mean all adults who want the shot will be eligible after April 7, Gov. Roy Cooper said today in a press conference.“I’m grateful for...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2021
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New policies in place for adoptions at Columbus shelter

Additional changes underway at troubled facility Sheriff Jody Greene said bluntly that euthanasia rates will likely rise at the Columbus animal shelter, unless adoptions pick up. “It’s regrettable,” h...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2021
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Governor to loosen some restrictions

Some types of businesses may reopen at 100 percent capacity beginning Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced this afternoon in his weekly COVID-19 update. Museums, aquariums, and retail...

Jefferson Weaver
March 23, 2021
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Warrant says ‘Weedeater’ was weapon

Assault charges were fired against a Bolton man after he allegedly used a Weedeater in an attempt to assault two neighbors. Jeremiah and Alyson Partain, both of 416 Hufham Rd.,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 23, 2021
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Dogs found in Robeson cleanup

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the gruesome discovery of ten dead dogs tied in garbage bags and thrown in a swamp.Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said the dogs, mostly pit...

Jefferson Weaver
March 22, 2021
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Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies participated in Friday's checkpoint at Sandyfield.
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Checkpoint uncovers drugs, impaired drivers, weapons

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies converged on the crossroads of N.C. 11 and N.C. 87 Friday night for a Click or Ticket enforcement effort.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office orga...

Jefferson Weaver
March 22, 2021
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The year of fear

It’s been a year now since we allowed the politicians to take us hostage with a virus. Don’t get me wrong – I do not doubt that COVID-19 is dangerous,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 19, 2021
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