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Regardless of what they grow up to smell like, baby goats have a fragrance that's almost as good as puppy breath.
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Starry nights, baby goats and virtual reality

Jefferson Weaver Everywhere you turn right now, someone is offering a new virtual reality system. If you’re like I was, and don’t quite know what these things are, then you...

Jefferson Weaver
November 9, 2021
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Man arrested after run from school

Deputies arrested a man who was allegedly trespassing at Central Middle School Friday, and found drug paraphernalia in his pockets. Elijah Carmichael, 42, of 102 E. Calhoun St., Whiteville, was...

Jefferson Weaver
November 8, 2021
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Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

The Whiteville Christmas Parade is on for Dec. 5. Peace Baptist Church took over management of the parade several years ago, when it was in danger of being cancelled. After...

Jefferson Weaver
November 8, 2021
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Nola (Cribb) Nance
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Nola (Cribb) Nance

Nola Cribb Nance age 91, of Chadbourn went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 7, 2021...

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November 8, 2021
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Dorris Middleton Suggs
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Dorris Middleton Suggs

Dorris Middleton Suggs, age 90 of Chadbourn passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021...

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November 8, 2021
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Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

The Good News This weekend will be full of fun as the N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival takes center stage in downtown Whiteville on Saturday. There are numerous other activities going...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Dianne Flynn and Jon Sundstrom
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Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

Diane Flynn Roberts is reaching out to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer.   Kurt Jon Sundstrom, known...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

Deer hunting is on in full force in Columbus County and bear season is fast approaching on Nov. 8. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to make sure folks...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Threats posted against South Columbus

Threats on social media prompted a large law enforcement presence at south Columbus High School this morning. There is no lockdown, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene. Deputies, school...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2021
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Larry Worth Hunt
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Larry Worth Hunt

Mr. Larry Worth Hunt, 62 of Fairmont, passed away on Friday November 5, 202...

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November 5, 2021
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Samuel Arnette
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Arnette gets 17 years for drugs, guns

An armed dealer in illegal drugs and guns will spend 17 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Samuel Arnette Jr., 43, pled guilty in June to...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2021
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Arthur "Al" Henry West
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Arthur “Al” Henry West

Mr. Arthur "Al" Henry West 73, of Nakina passed on November 3, 2021....

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November 4, 2021
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William Dewayne Simmons
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Simmons given life without parole

William Dewayne Simmons will spend the rest of his life in prison for the slaying of Carlos David Alfonso Jr. Superior Court Judge Jim Hardin handed down the life sentence...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2021
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Jerry L. Rhodes
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Jerry L. Rhodes

Jerry L. Rhodes, 79, husband of the late Estalene “Peg” Rhodes, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021...

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November 4, 2021
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Beverly McMillian Register
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Beverly McMillian Register

Beverly McMillian Register, 56, of Whiteville, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021...

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November 4, 2021
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Kellie Talmadge "Buddy" Vereen
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Kellie Talmadge “Buddy” Vereen

Kellie Talmadge "Buddy" Vereen, 66, Chadbourn passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021...

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November 4, 2021
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