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News Briefs for April 1, 2025   Patrick Pendleton has been charge with felony death by vehicle, possession of opiates and other charges for the March death of Savannah Lowry....

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April 1, 2025
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Liver Transplant for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Mayo Clinic Minute: Liver Transplant for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer Deb Balzer April 1, 2025 Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in the U.S. and the second deadliest. One...

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April 1, 2025
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Burn Bans End Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Improving conditions led state and local officials to end the burn bans effective Wednesday (April 2) at 8 a.m. Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler made the announcement today. Columbus County Fire...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Second Time Was Charm for Suspect

A suspect who allegedly ran from deputies was caught after he tried the same escape again, according to reports. Dustin Lloyd Long, 30, of 2699 Macedonia Church Rd., Evergreen, was...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • QWERTY,  QR Codes and Pressing One for English

The phone actually rang the other day, instead of beeping or clicking. The voice on the other end of the line was pleasant, female — and virtually unknown. “Don’t you...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Curtis Allen (Sr.) McMillian

December 14, 1958 ~ March 27, 2025 (age 66)   Mr. Curtis Allen McMillian Sr. passed on March 27, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC 28472....

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April 1, 2025
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Chadbourn Safety Day Saturday

  Children and their parents can get to know local first responders, have bikes, safety seats and golf carts inspected, and have fun Saturday at Chadbourn Safety Day. Chadbourn Police,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Water District One Customers Under Boil Advisory

Some water customers on the county system are under. Boil advisory after contractors cut a water line in District One. Affected areas include all of Emerson Road, and Old Stake...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Ag Disaster Deadline May 4

The application period for farmers seeking assistance from the state has opened. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the N.C. Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program to assist...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Tabor Talk for April 1

By Cynthia Nelson The fifth annual Spring Has Sprung Festival is this Saturday, April 5 in downtown Tabor City.  We look forward to seeing y’all there! Here’s a short list...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Faith Leaders Invited to Friday Conference

Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) and Resilient Columbus Coalition invites all county clergy members and faith leaders to its Faith and Resilience Summit. The event is free of charge...

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April 1, 2025
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Weather Update – Tuesday April 1 2025

Greetings folks, and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Tuesday April 1, 2025 — no foolin’! This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what...

Christopher Cawley
April 1, 2025
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