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The Columbus Connection – Marcia DeRush of The Columbus County Disaster Coalition

September 13, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Marcia DeRush of The Columbus County Disaster Coalition

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Marcia DeRush of The Columbus County Disaster Coalition. Marcia and Jefferson talk about their upcoming event, “Faith in Preparedness” If you would like [Read More]

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The Good News for Sept. 13

September 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 13

The rainy weather cancelled or postponed a number of events – even football – in our area, but there’s still plenty going on, rain or shine. • The Southeastern Genealogical Society will meet Saturday at [Read More]

HS Football
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Rain Alters Football Schedules

September 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rain Alters Football Schedules

The Thursday night lights didn’t shine bright for two of the three county football teams that moved their games due to the forecast rain for tonight. Whiteville brought a win home Thursday from Clinton, dropping [Read More]

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Fourth Student Questioned After School Threat

September 13, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fourth Student Questioned After School Threat

Yet another student is facing disciplinary action after the fourth prank threat against a county school in three days. The sheriff’s office said a seventh grader at East Columbus Junior-Senior High was overheard making alleged [Read More]

Leroy Moore Jr. (CCSO Detention)
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Moore Sentenced to Life in Retrial

September 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Moore Sentenced to Life in Retrial

Leroy Moore Jr. will spend the rest of his life in prison, after the jury in his retrial returned a guilty verdict today (Sept. 12). Moore was found guilty of first degree murder, possession of [Read More]

Business

CRHS Welcomes New daVinci System

September 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CRHS Welcomes New daVinci System

Columbus Regional Healthcare System has added a new and more advanced robotic surgery assistance device to its treatment options. The Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical system is designed with the goal of further advancing technology [Read More]

Business

State Says $554,000 in Benefits Stolen

September 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Says $554,000 in Benefits Stolen

More than $554,000 in food benefit dollars have been stolen from North Carolina’s Food and Nutrition Services participants since Aug. 18, according to a news release from the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). No [Read More]

Obituaries

Claire DeCarli Love

September 12, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Claire DeCarli Love

December 9, 1938 ~ September 11, 2024 (age 85) Claire DeCarli Love, age 85, of Whiteville passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  She was born in Cacador, Santa Caterina, Brazil [Read More]

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Teens Charged with Threatening Schools

September 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teens Charged with Threatening Schools

Three teenagers have been charged with making threats against county schools in two separate incidents. Timya Riggins, 18, and Wesley Pridgen, 19, were taken into custody late this morning (Sept. 12) on charges of communicating [Read More]

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One Charged in Whiteville Shooting

September 12, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged in Whiteville Shooting

The shooting victim who crashed into a utility pole last week has been released from the hospital, and one suspect has been charged in connection to the case. Cameron Arthur Baldwin, 18, was apparently transporting [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting for September 2024

September 12, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting for September 2024

The Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting September 10th 2024 Our Videographer is Darrell Jackson for CCN – Columbus County News and CCTV – Columbus County TV

Obituaries

Patricia S. Russ

September 11, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Patricia S. Russ

September 10, 2024 Patricia S. Russ of Whiteville passed away September 10, 2024. She was born August 21, 1928 in Columbus County to the late Carl Sasser and Ethel Pierce Sasser. She is survived by [Read More]

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Grandmother Charged in Child Kidnapping

September 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Grandmother Charged in Child Kidnapping

A toddler who as the subject of a Brunswick County Amber Alert has been found safe, and her grandmother charged with kidnapping and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Jamie Lee Marlow, 49, of 210 [Read More]

Obituaries

Mitchell Moore

September 10, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mitchell Moore

December 14, 1966 ~ September 6, 2024 (age 57) Mitchell Moore 57 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on September 6, 2024. Visitation, Wednesday September 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the [Read More]

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Melissa Moore

September 10, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Melissa Moore

January 11, 1968 ~ September 6, 2024 (age 56) Melissa Moore, age 56 of Whiteville, NC transitioned into eternal rest on September 6, 2024. Visitation Friday, September 13, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM [Read More]

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Patricia Givens

September 10, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Patricia Givens

February 11, 1953 – September 9, 2024 Ms. Patricia Ann Givens, 71 years old, of Tabor City, NC, transitioned from Earth to Glory at her residence on Monday, September 9, 2024. The viewing is on [Read More]

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