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Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
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StarMed sets six COVID shot spots this week

Columbus County still lags behind most of the state in vaccinations for COVID-19, but officials hope a series of clinics puts a dent in that this week. StarMed will offer...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2021
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Ruth Ellen (Maxey) Crumpler
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Ruth Ellen (Maxey) Crumpler

Ruth Ellen Maxey Crumpler, age 65 of Whiteville, died suddenly on Saturday, August 7, 2021,...

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August 9, 2021
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Michael Landon Martin Jr.
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Michael Landon Martin Jr.

Michael Landon Martin Jr., 37 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on August 8, 2021....

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August 9, 2021
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Leola (Ward) Formy-Duval
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Leola (Ward) Formy-Duval

Mrs. Leola W. Formy-Duval 94, of Brunswick passed on Saturday, August 7, 2021....

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August 8, 2021
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Roy Richard "Ricky" Jernigan
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Roy Richard “Ricky” Jernigan

Roy Richard “Ricky” Jernigan age 56 of Cerro Gordo passed on Friday, August 6, 2021...

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August 7, 2021
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Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr.
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Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr.

Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr., 62 of Delco passed on Friday, August 6, 2021...

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August 7, 2021
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Marjorie (Dudley) Mercer
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Marjorie (Dudley) Mercer

Mrs. Marjorie Mercer 98, of Chadbourn passed on Friday, August 6, 2021. ...

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August 7, 2021
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Fred Henry Price, Jr.
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Fred Henry Price, Jr.

Mr. Fred Price, Jr., age 44, of the Iron Hill Community, Tabor City...

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August 7, 2021
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Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon
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Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon

Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon, age 73, of Bladenboro, died Friday, August 6, 2021, ...

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August 7, 2021
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Alberto Arellano Noyola
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Alberto Arellano Noyola

Alberto Arellano Noyola, 67, of Whiteville, died Friday, August 6, 2021...

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August 6, 2021
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Tony Duane Andrews
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Tony Duane Andrews

Tony Duane Andrews, age 66 of Whiteville, died on Friday, August 6, 2021, ...

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August 6, 2021
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The Good News for Aug. 7-13

Folks who have been cooped up since 2020 have plenty of events and activities to look forward to, and many in the county are counting their blessings, while others are...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2021
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Little more than walls remain in some parts of the shopping center. Heavy equipment was used to knock down sections of the roof and walls after flames got inside the structure.
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City to consider bids for downtown demolition

The Lewis Smith shopping center is one step closer to being a memory. City Council on Tuesday will consider three bids for demolition of the shopping center, which was damaged...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2021
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The hated month of August

I was fighting the faulty power cord to a balky air conditioner that refused to operate, sweat pouring down my face, hair in my eyes, racing a lightning-rich thunderstorm reminiscent...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2021
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Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Registration for Take the Lake 2021

Registration has begun for Take the Lake 2021. The event is free and will take place from Aug. 23 to Sept. 6.   Due to COVID-19, Take the Lake will be...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2021
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Sweet Child of Mine

I became a mother for the first time on Valentine’s Day in 2007. Bayden was brought into this world rather quietly until he realized he was no longer in the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2021
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