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Kaydance Nichole “KK” Sikes

Kaydance Nicole “KK” Sikes, age 9, of Chadbourn, NC, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022.  Kaydance was born on September 20, 2012 in Whiteville, to Brandy...

Crystal Faircloth
March 8, 2022
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Joe Blake Barefoot

Joe Blake Barefoot, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Hallsboro on March 5th, 2022. He was born June 20, 1931 to Myrtle Thompson and Henry Person “Bud” Barefoot....

Crystal Faircloth
March 8, 2022
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Murder Suspect Caught After High Speed Chase in Clinton

The Elizabethtown man charged in the county’s first murder of 2022 was arrested the same day after a high speed chase in Clinton. Lawrence Thomas, 69, of Jones Street, Elizabethtown,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 7, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

3/7/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  NBA:  Hornets are back in action Tuesday as they host the Nets at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is 7pm  Last Night:  Kevin Durant scored 37...

Staff Report
March 7, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

3/6/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  WNBA:  Britney Griner was detained at a Russian airport and the held by Russian authorities as hash oil was found in her luggage. It was...

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March 6, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest...

Jefferson Weaver
March 5, 2022
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Artic Alligator Plunge raises over $16,000

The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club hosted their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge this morning at the Lake Waccamaw State Park. Challengers couldn’t jump off the pier because of the shallo...

Crystal Faircloth
March 5, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

3/5/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  NBA Last Night:  76ers beat the Cavaliers 125-119  Hawks defeat the Wizards 117-114  Pacers fall to the Pistons 111-106  Bucks take care of the Bu...

Staff Report
March 5, 2022
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Wolfpack Loses 5-2 to New Hanover

Whiteville Wolfpack versus the New Hanover Wildcats: 03/04/22  The Wolfpack were back in action last night versus New Hanover at Legion Stadium for their home opener of the 2022 season....

Staff Report
March 5, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary...

Staff Report
March 4, 2022
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Incumbents Dominate Filings for May Primary

A number of local and state offices will be decided in the May 17 primary election, since there are no challengers.  A special meeting of the county Board of Elections...

Jefferson Weaver
March 4, 2022
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Warmer weather is bringing out the alligators -- and gator photographers -- at Lake Waccamaw. This one drew a number of admirers near Dale's Seafood this week.
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The Good News for March 5-12

Bethel United Methodist Church will be having their annual Famous Fried Chicken Supper Drive-Thru fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per plate and...

Crystal Faircloth
March 4, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

03/4/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  NBA Last Night:  Bulls lost to the Hawks 130-124  Heat beat the Nets113-107. Durant scored 31 in his return from injury, but he had no...

Staff Report
March 4, 2022
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The Friday Feature

Friday Feature: March 4, 2022  By: Vinny Pagano  I do not know if you have realized that I am a baseball fan, besides a sportswriter. That means there is some...

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March 4, 2022
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Whiteville Council Race has Vacancy

Elections Board to meet this afternoon to determine next step. No one filed to run for the Whiteville City Council seat held by Tim Blackmon by the noon deadline today....

Jefferson Weaver
March 4, 2022
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Artist's rendering of the Freedom Circle planned for the Veterans Park.
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Freedom Circle is Next Big Park Project

The Veterans Memorial Park of America is raising funds for the latest project in the Never Forget Gardens. The organization is planning to install a Freedom Circle to honor all...

Crystal Faircloth
March 4, 2022
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