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Dianne Flynn and Jon Sundstrom
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Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 to his friends as Jon,  purchased [Read More]

Courtesy Wildlife Resources Commission
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Hunter education courses offered Nov. 6 by WRC

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 stay safe and injury free [Read More]

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Threats posted against South Columbus

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 Resource Officers and Deputies are [Read More]

Larry Worth Hunt
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Larry Worth Hunt

November 5, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Larry Worth Hunt

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

Samuel Arnette
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Arnette gets 17 years for drugs, guns

November 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 possession of a firearm by [Read More]

Arthur "Al" Henry West
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Arthur “Al” Henry West

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Arthur “Al” Henry West

Mr. Arthur “Al” Henry West 73, of Nakina passed on November 3, 2021. [Read More]

William Dewayne Simmons
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Simmons given life without parole

November 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 for murder and armed robbery [Read More]

Jerry L. Rhodes
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Jerry L. Rhodes

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jerry L. Rhodes

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

Beverly McMillian Register
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Beverly McMillian Register

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Beverly McMillian Register

Beverly McMillian Register, 56, of Whiteville, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]

Kellie Talmadge "Buddy" Vereen
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Kellie Talmadge “Buddy” Vereen

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kellie Talmadge “Buddy” Vereen

Kellie Talmadge “Buddy” Vereen, 66, Chadbourn passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]

Lawrence "Porky" Dean Ward
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Lawrence “Porky” Dean Ward

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Lawrence “Porky” Dean Ward

Lawrence “Porky” Dean Ward, age 62 of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]

Robert Gene Holden
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Robert Gene Holden

November 4, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Robert Gene Holden

Robert Gene Holden, age 77, of Bolton, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, [Read More]

Mayor Elect Matt Wilson and his father Rodney working the polls Tuesday morning (Crystal Faircloth photo)
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Wilson wins Lake mayor race

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wilson wins Lake mayor race

Rosemary The election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported our campaign. Also, I want to extend a special thank you [Read More]

Annette N. Nobles
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Annette N. Nobles

November 3, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Annette N. Nobles

Annette N. Nobles, age 79 of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]

Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr.
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Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr.

November 3, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr.

Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr., 76, of Little River, SC passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 [Read More]

James Elbert Piver
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James Elbert Piver

November 3, 2021 Columbus County News Comments Off on James Elbert Piver

James Elbert Piver, age 83, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 [Read More]

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