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Month: August 2021

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

August 9, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 the Pfizer vaccine to anyone [Read More]

Ruth Ellen (Maxey) Crumpler
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Ruth Ellen (Maxey) Crumpler

August 9, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ruth Ellen (Maxey) Crumpler

Ruth Ellen Maxey Crumpler, age 65 of Whiteville, died suddenly on Saturday, August 7, 2021, [Read More]

Michael Landon Martin Jr.
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Michael Landon Martin Jr.

August 9, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Michael Landon Martin Jr.

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

Leola (Ward) Formy-Duval
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Leola (Ward) Formy-Duval

August 8, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Leola (Ward) Formy-Duval

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

Roy Richard "Ricky" Jernigan
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Roy Richard “Ricky” Jernigan

August 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Roy Richard “Ricky” Jernigan

Roy Richard “Ricky” Jernigan age 56 of Cerro Gordo passed on Friday, August 6, 2021 [Read More]

Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr.
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Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr.

August 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr.

Carlos Dawson Bullard, Jr., 62 of Delco passed on Friday, August 6, 2021 [Read More]

Marjorie (Dudley) Mercer
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Marjorie (Dudley) Mercer

August 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Marjorie (Dudley) Mercer

Mrs. Marjorie Mercer 98, of Chadbourn passed on Friday, August 6, 2021. [Read More]

Fred Henry Price, Jr.
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Fred Henry Price, Jr.

August 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Fred Henry Price, Jr.

Mr. Fred Price, Jr., age 44, of the Iron Hill Community, Tabor City [Read More]

Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon
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Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon

August 7, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon

Jacqueline Sue Lowther Blackmon, age 73, of Bladenboro, died Friday, August 6, 2021, [Read More]

Alberto Arellano Noyola
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Alberto Arellano Noyola

August 6, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Alberto Arellano Noyola

Alberto Arellano Noyola, 67, of Whiteville, died Friday, August 6, 2021 [Read More]

Tony Duane Andrews
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Tony Duane Andrews

August 6, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Tony Duane Andrews

Tony Duane Andrews, age 66 of Whiteville, died on Friday, August 6, 2021, [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 being a blessing.  • Quintay [Read More]

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.
Business

City to consider bids for downtown demolition

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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The hated month of August

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 of the wrath of an [Read More]

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

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 held virtually again this year, [Read More]

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Sweet Child of Mine

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 confines of my womb. This [Read More]

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