News
Mark Green • Miscarriage
It’s October, which means it’s time for another thing to be aware of. This go around it’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I was two weeks in before I even knew that this was [Read More]
Articles by Jeff Allen Jones
Business
Galloway Farms recognized by State Dept. of Agriculture
Galloway Farms of Hallsboro was spotlighted this week by the Department of Agriculture (NCDA) as one of the state’s leading agri-tourism attractions. Galloway Farms is home to Maze Craze, the largest maze in the Cape [Read More]
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Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade
On Monday, South Madison Street in Whiteville was filled with children of all ages for the annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade. Parade Marshal Jimmy Kirk made his way through downtown Whiteville in a horse-drawn [Read More]
Business
Provalus IT to Bring 92 Jobs to Whiteville
Provalus, an IT services company, will create 92 jobs in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $500,000 to establish operations in the City of Whiteville. “This announcement by Provalus is [Read More]
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Mark Green • September, Suicide Prevention, and Awareness of Each Other
By Mark Green Guest Columnist September is coming to a close and so is National Suicide Prevention Month. For many people, September is a difficult time of the year. The month marks the worst [Read More]
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Weather Delays and Changes
Sept. 21 • All afterschool activities for Columbus County Schools have been cancelled. • East Columbus High School Football has been rescheduled for Monday at East Bladen. • City and county JV games that were [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Idalia Brings Flooding to Whiteville, County
Hurricane Idalia dropped nearly ten inches of rain on Whiteville last night, with more in some outlying areas. Around 25 area roadways are blocked, including portions of US 701 South near Williams, Pleasant Plains and [Read More]
Business
County Manager Gives Update on Schools, Other Projects
From Eddie Madden, Columbus County Manager As we approach the end of August, I wanted to share a few updates with the citizens of Columbus County. This week the Columbus County Commissioners and county staff [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Lyndsay Powell and Jake Faircloth from the “Cape Fear Jeep Club”
On this edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has on the program Lyndsay Powell and Jake Faircloth from the “Cape Fear Jeep Club”, a non-profit community service organization. They talk about “Storm The Jeeps” [Read More]
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State Hopes ID card Program Eases Inmate Transition
Eligible North Carolina offenders can now receive a state ID card when they’re released from prison. The N.C. Department of Adult Correction (DAC) has entered a partnership with the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection with Guest Chuck Stanley
On this edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in the studio Chuck Stanley, a 2024 Candidate for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. Stanley, a Whiteville NC native earned 257,000 votes toward the Republican [Read More]
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National Night Out a Success in Whiteville
For the second year in a row the Whiteville Police Department hosted its National Night Out at City Hall in Whiteville. And although the rain shut the event down a bit early, everyone in attendance [Read More]
Business
Duke Progress Asks Customers to Conserve
With temperatures and heat indices topping 105 degrees in the coming days, Duke Progress Energy on Thursday asked customers to conserve electricity. The news release came out as more than 2,000 customers from Chadbourn to [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley
On this edition of “The Columbus Connection” Jefferson has on the program Meteorologist Christopher Cawley to talk about hurricane preparations, and of course, all things weather. The Columbus Connection is a weekly public affairs program [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Jefferson Weaver Commentary
On this edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson’s commentary on the renaming of Fort Bragg, the local job market in Columbus County and opportunities for your people, and mistakes in Raliegh including his thoughts on [Read More]
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Bear Harvests Up for 2022 Season
Bear populations and bear hunting are on the increase in North Carolina. Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2022 annual bear harvest summary show that hunters statewide recorded the highest harvest total on record [Read More]