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This large dam is estimated to be one-half mile in width. It's unclear if the dam is in or outside the city limits. The proposed cleanup program would include both waterways in the city and county.
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Debris, Beaver Dams Slow Soules Flow

November 16, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Debris, Beaver Dams Slow Soules Flow

Avid kayakers Doug Smith and Mitchell Cain launched from Madison Street today (Nov. 16)to get a closeup view of some of the problems set to be discussed tonight at the drainage meeting at Whiteville City [Read More]

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North Carolina Only State on 50 Best for Vet Hires

November 16, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on North Carolina Only State on 50 Best for Vet Hires

The state government of North Carolina is the 46th best employer in the nation for veterans looking for jobs, Forbes Magazine  announced that the state of North Carolina has been named a top-50 Best Employer for [Read More]

Obituaries

James Lee McDuffie

November 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on James Lee McDuffie

October 26, 1959 ~ November 15, 2023 James Lee McDuffie 64, of Chadbourn passed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Shoreland Health Care & Ret Center in Whiteville. James was born on October 26, 1959 [Read More]

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Charter School Teacher Jailed

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charter School Teacher Jailed

Updated A former teacher at Columbus Charter School is in jail under $250,000 secured bond, three counts of indecent liberties with a student.  Scott Dale Todd, 29, was dismissed from the school Nov. 1 after [Read More]

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Thieves Hit Cerro Gordo Store Three Times

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thieves Hit Cerro Gordo Store Three Times

Thieves targeted the Cerro Gordo Family Dollar multiple times over the course of several days, taking merchandise and even a cash register. The sheriff’s office reported that someone stole an undetermined quantity of goods from [Read More]

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Youth Turkey Shoots Saturday at Old Dock

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Turkey Shoots Saturday at Old Dock

There’s a new twist to an old favorite turkey shoot this weekend: organizers want every single child who attends to win. Saturday is youth shoot night at the Old Dock Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department [Read More]

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Christmas Festivals, Parades Set in Columbus

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Festivals, Parades Set in Columbus

Christmas is just over a month away, but celebrants across Columbus County are making big plans for the season. Whiteville’s Shop Our Stores/Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25 will focus on downtown, with special deals [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw First Baptist is looking for donations as well as recipients for its community coat drive. (file photo)
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Coat Drive Underway in Columbus

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Coat Drive Underway in Columbus

Two area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Whiteville Alliance Church and Volunteers of America are accepting new and gently used coats through Jan. 18. Coats can [Read More]

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Free Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday

Two outreach ministries are sponsoring a free community Thanksgiving dinner Saturday in Whiteville. Milk B4 Meat and Willing Vessel Ministries will have free meals and Bibles Saturday at Murf’s Pawn 1134 S. Madison Street, starting [Read More]

Former Marine Dalton Mack is walking from California to Surf City.
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Marine on a Mission to Talk About Mental Health

November 15, 2023 Mark Green Comments Off on Marine on a Mission to Talk About Mental Health

A popular navigation software app says it’s a 2,612-mile car ride from San Diego, California to Jacksonville, N.C. A former Marine is making the trip on foot to raise awareness about men’s mental health. Dalton [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Have a Nice Day

November 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Have a Nice Day

The TV people were ignoring the growing war in the Middle East, the souring economy at home and other real stories of the morning to yammer happily (and possibly drunkenly) about National Something or Other [Read More]

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Lake Recognizes Jones; Approves APS Agreement

November 14, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Recognizes Jones; Approves APS Agreement

Lake Waccamaw will be decking the halls, but that’s not all, and it was only the November meeting Tuesday night. Town leaders approved a contract with the Columbus County Sheriff’s APS, discussed the bike and [Read More]

Obituaries

Kayla LeeAnn (Green) Strickland

November 14, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kayla LeeAnn (Green) Strickland

October 26, 1994 ~ November 13, 2023 (age 29) Kayla LeeAnn Green Strickland, 29, of Fair Bluff, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, while in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in [Read More]

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Richard Anthony Wilson

November 14, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Richard Anthony Wilson

August 4, 1961 ~ November 5, 2023 (age 62) Richard Anthony Wilson, 62, of Bolton, NC, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 18, at Peoples Funeral [Read More]

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Kendall Jarrard Freeman

November 14, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kendall Jarrard Freeman

November 23, 1973 ~ November 13, 2023 (age 49) Kendall Jarrard Freeman, 49, of Hallsboro, NC, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at home. The funeral will be 12:00 PM Friday, November 17, at Mount Hebron [Read More]

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Christopher William Hemingway

November 14, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Christopher William Hemingway

July 27, 1981 ~ November 11, 2023 (age 42) Christopher William Hemingway, 42, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Greenville, NC. A Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 18, [Read More]

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