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Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
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Rapid COVID Testing Offered

Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5...

Crystal Faircloth
August 12, 2022
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Backpack Buddies Gets Ready for School Year

The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their first Backpack Buddies packing party for the school season Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the CBA office.  The program is geared...

Crystal Faircloth
August 12, 2022
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Timothy Cain, Kwamaine Bellamy, Michael Lance, and Washington (CCSO photos)
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Four Charged in Jail Assault

Update: Two murder suspects part of assault. Two of the four suspects in the Aug. 3 beating of an inmate at the county jail are awaiting trial for murder. Michael...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2022
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Rachel Janet (Perritte) Norris
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Rachel Janet (Perritte) Norris

Rachel Janet Perritte Norris, age 72 of the Cribbtown Community of Chadbourn, met her Lord and Saviour on Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family....

Crystal Faircloth
August 12, 2022
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Willie James Richardson
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Willie James Richardson

Willie James “Pete” Richardson, 83, of 581 Vinson Boulevard, Whiteville, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, August 19, at Peoples Funeral...

Crystal Faircloth
August 12, 2022
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William Randolph Boswell
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William Randolph Boswell

William Randolph Boswell, age 83, of Whiteville, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Columbus Regional Healthcare.  William was born in Columbus County on October 12, 1938 to the late...

Crystal Faircloth
August 12, 2022
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High School Football Returns to Legion Stadium

(All Photos by Savanna Elkins)...

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August 11, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2022
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Candidates Welcome on Columbus Connection

All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2022
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Chadbourn will soon begin installing 12 Flock safety license plate reading cameras in the town. (Photo courtesy Flock Safety).
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Chadbourn Police Approved for Flock System

Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR)...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2022
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Fire and Rescue Chief Brandy Nance presents a Hometown Hero award to Jean-Aubry Williamson and her dad, Walt, while Commissioner Terry Littrell
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Lake Honors Heroes; Major Grant Announced

Lake Waccamaw commissioners had big surprises to share with residents at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night.  Mayor Matt Wilson announced that the town has been officially notified of a...

Crystal Faircloth
August 10, 2022
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Lillie Savory
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Lillie Savory

 Lillie Savory, age 74, of Loris, SC, passed Monday, August 8, 2022 at her residence. Viewing will be Thursday, August, 11, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the...

Crystal Faircloth
August 10, 2022
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Oliver Carl Buffkin
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Oliver Carl Buffkin

Oliver “Carl” Buffkin, age 87, of Delco, NC left this world for his Heavenly home on August 6, 2022. He was born October 24, 1934 to the late Gilbert Henry...

Crystal Faircloth
August 10, 2022
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Rylkeigh Madison (courtesy Ryleigh Madison Music)
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Sunday Wreck Injures Local Singers

Two well-known local musicians were injured in a collision Sunday at Midway and Union Valley Roads. Ryleigh Madison Bunch and Dustin Chapman were on their way to band rehearsal when...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2022
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Larry Waddell
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Larry Waddell

 Larry Waddell passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 while at his residence in Riegelwood, NC.  Larry James Waddell was born on October 5, 1948, to Fleta Bell Brooks (mother)...

Crystal Faircloth
August 9, 2022
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Brenda Hemingway
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Brenda Hemingway

 Brenda Hemingway, age 72, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris SC. Viewing will be Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00p.m....

Crystal Faircloth
August 9, 2022
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