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The Good News for Aug. 30
Family Fur Day is today at the fairgrounds. You can adopt shelter pets for free, get free rabies shots for your animals. Enjoy the petting zoo, check out area food trucks, and join in the [Read More]
Year: 2024
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Manager Darrin Currie
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Whiteville City Manager Darrin Currie. Darrin and Jefferson talk about Potholes, the City’s Water and Sewer System, and the Flood Prone areas of [Read More]
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New Monument Puts Spotlight on Suicides
When a local veteran committed suicide last year, Angela Norris wanted to do something. As one of the founders of the Veterans Memorial Park of America, Norris is familiar with the stories of veterans. The [Read More]
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Reward Offered in Cold Case Murder
The state is offering a reward for information about a 1994 murder in Elizabethtown. Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday (today) that the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) will pay up to $25,000 for new information [Read More]
Health
Saving on School Lunches
By Meleah Collier Cooperative Extension Organizing your family’s schedule, activities and budget every week can be a daunting task. When it comes to planning for your food budget, it is important to find ways to [Read More]
Obituaries
James “Ricky” Derrick Harrelson
July 10, 1946 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 78) James Derrick “Ricky” Harrelson, age 78, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born on July 10, 1946 in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]
Obituaries
Kenneth Ray Odom
August 14, 1949 ~ August 19, 2024 (age 75) Kenneth Ray Odom, 75, formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center in Sunnyvale, TX. The funeral will be [Read More]
Obituaries
James Lavon Walker
December 1, 1964 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 59) James Levon Walker, 59, of Hallsboro, NC, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 1, at Peoples Funeral [Read More]
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One Killed, One Charged in Wednesday Crash
A three car collision claimed the life of a Tabor City man Wednesday afternoon. George Soles Jr., 80, was killed when the vintage 1936 truck he was driving was struck at the intersection of Peacock [Read More]
Obituaries
Regina Lee (Moffitt) Hovaldt
November 10, 1949 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 74) Mrs. Regina Lee Moffitt Hovaldt 74, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Friday August 27, 2024 at her home. She was born November 10, 1949 in Prince [Read More]
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Deputy Catches Break-in Suspect at Scene
The suspect in a break-in was caught by a deputy on the property Saturday. Deputy Z. Morris was called to 310 big Branch Road after a caller reported a break-in in progress, a report said. [Read More]
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Woman Dies in Morning Blaze
Multiple fire departments were called to a structure fire that claimed the life of a Roseland woman Wednesday. Columbus County Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said the fire was spotted at 8347 Old Stake Road by [Read More]
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Shooting, Fire Might Have Been ‘Targeted’, CCSO Says
A car was destroyed and a home damaged on Hoover Road early Friday in what investigators think could have been a “targeted attack.” Deputies were called t0 737 Hoover Road around 1:15 a.m. to a [Read More]
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Plea Deal Reached in Child Sex Case
A plea deal has been reached in the case of a man charged with child sex offenses. Michael John Fishburn, 46, formerly of White Pine Rd., Lake Waccamaw, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of [Read More]
Lead Story
Jefferson Weaver • A Blue Sky Over a Golden Field
Sometime in the next few days, the ritual will begin. The worn, comfortable and nearly threadbare surplus pants and the facing camouflage shirt are already clean. I likely will note how I should replace at [Read More]
Obituaries
Joyce Marie (Smith) Stanley
July 22, 1944 ~ August 26, 2024 (age 80) Joyce Marie Smith Stanley, 80, of Clarendon, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville. Joyce was [Read More]