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The Good News June 30

June 30, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News June 30

It’s going to be a hot one for Independence Day weekend, but skies will be clear for everyone to enjoy those patriotic firework celebrations. Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to [Read More]

Workers at the LEder Building.
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Madison Reopens After Building Repairs

June 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Madison Reopens After Building Repairs

Madison Street through downtown Whiteville is open again, after emergency repairs on the facade at Merchantile on Madison have been completed. The facade had separated from the main wall of the building, and was leaning [Read More]

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WPD to Host National Night Out

June 30, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on WPD to Host National Night Out

Whiteville Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. The evening will include music, games, entertainment, and food. Local fire and rescue departments will [Read More]

Workers at the LEder Building.
Business

UPDATE: Street Blocked as Work Continues on Downtown Building

June 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: Street Blocked as Work Continues on Downtown Building

Repair work is continuing on the former Leder Bros. department store in downtown Whiteville, where a brick facade threatened to collapse Wednesday. City Manager Darren Currie said the facade was noticed to be leaning Wednesday. [Read More]

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County Awarded $280K for Transportation

June 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Awarded $280K for Transportation

Columbus County Transportation has been awarded a $280,000 federal grant. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation announced today (June 29) that Columbus will receive the grant to pay for improvements to the county transit facility. A [Read More]

Bullets on the ground
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Peacock Road Victim Named; Property Targeted in Past

June 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Peacock Road Victim Named; Property Targeted in Past

Ronald Lee Cribbs has been identified as the victim in the June 20 shooting on Peacock Road. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case as a homicide. Cribbs, 68, was killed inside his home at [Read More]

Granvel Eric Adams (CCSO)
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One Charged for Underage Porn

June 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged for Underage Porn

An alleged case of teen sexploitation has landed a man in the county detention center. Granvel Eric Adams, 52, was held under a $10,000 secured bond on the single county of second degree sexual exploitation [Read More]

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One Arrested After Fight, Shooting

June 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Arrested After Fight, Shooting

One man was shot in the head and another is jail after an incident Tuesday on Georgia Pacific Road. Deputies were called to contract Lumber in the 1900 block of Georgia Pacific Road just after [Read More]

The Highwater Mark on Cemetery Ridge. NPS Photo
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The Field of Pain and Sorrow

June 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Field of Pain and Sorrow

The things I take for granted are things they never knew. I am writing these words in a comfortable, air conditioned office, despite the thermometer soaring to sinful levels. I had a good supper last [Read More]

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Traffic Detoured on Madison

June 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Traffic Detoured on Madison

Traffic on part of Madison Street in downtown Whiteville is being detoured to Lee due to “construction issues” on a building in the 700 block today (Wednesday). Vehicle traffic is being sent down Main Street [Read More]

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Truck Used in Fair Bluff Assault

June 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Truck Used in Fair Bluff Assault

Three men were injured Monday after a fourth individual allegedly assaulted them with a truck. Howard Alton Snowden, 65; Patrick Fax, 50; and Tracy Washington, 38, were working on a driveway in the 200 block [Read More]

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Former State Representative, Business Leader Dies

June 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Former State Representative, Business Leader Dies

Local leader Dewey Lewis Hill passed away today (Tuesday). Hill, 97, served ten terms in the state house, representing Columbus and Brunswick counties, from 1992 until 2012. As a young child he worked in his [Read More]

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Columbus County Dixie Youth Teams Head to State

June 27, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Columbus County Dixie Youth Teams Head to State

Congratulations are in order for girls’ Dixie Youth softball teams all over Columbus County. Each division took home the title of district champion or runner up. The list of teams and titles are as follows: [Read More]

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Independence Day Guide for 2023

June 27, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Independence Day Guide for 2023

There are plenty of red, white, and blue Independence Day activities planned starting this weekend in Columbus County. You don’t have to go far to find some good clean fun no matter where you are [Read More]

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Woman Charged in DSS Fight

June 26, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged in DSS Fight

A woman who refused to leave the county Social Services office until she “got some electricity” was arrested after fighting with deputies Thursday. Teresa Michelle Troy, 42, of 2607 Tom Sessions Rd., was held under [Read More]

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Columbus Community Band and Oratorio Society to Perform

June 26, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Columbus Community Band and Oratorio Society to Perform

The Southeastern Oratorio Society and the Columbus Community Band will be coming together again to provide a one-hour concert of traditional patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. The concert will be in the Leamon [Read More]

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