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Second outage in two days closes Whiteville High

September 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Second outage in two days closes Whiteville High

The second uptown Whiteville water outage in two days caused Whiteville High School to close early today (Wednesday).The outage occurred on Lee Street from Wyche Street to Lewis Street. An alert from the city said [Read More]

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Water outage reported in Whiteville

September 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water outage reported in Whiteville

A contractor cut a water line in the area of Flowers Pridgen Road in Whiteville this morning, leading to outages for several neighborhoods. City Manager Darren Currie said repairs are underway. City crews are on [Read More]

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Woman charged with drugs, delinquency, firearm

September 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman charged with drugs, delinquency, firearm

A Leland woman was arrested in Columbus on a handful of charges, including exposing a teenager to drug activity. Arrest reports show Taleesha Angel Bryant, 22, of Northwest Road, Leland, was released $6,000 secured bond [Read More]

Jason Soles has announced his intentions to run for sheriff next year.
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Soles announces sheriff’s bid — but when is election?

September 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Soles announces sheriff’s bid — but when is election?

The date for filing hasn’t even been set in stone, but a third candidate has announced plans to run for sheriff next year. Jason Soles said Sunday in a social media post that he intends [Read More]

Tucker Rector (CCSO photo)
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First murder trial since pandemic starts Monday

September 24, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on First murder trial since pandemic starts Monday

The first murder trial in Columbus County in more than a year begins Monday as the man accused of the brutal slaying of a senior citizen goes to court. Travis Mackenzie Rector, 24, is charged [Read More]

DOT rendering showing proposed extension for Georgia Road at East Columbus. (DOT photo)
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Commissioners endorse original overpass plan

September 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioners endorse original overpass plan

County commissioners Monday voted 6-1 to support the original plan to place an overpass with an access road at the intersection of U.S. 74-76 and Old Lake Road, reversing a decision made at an earlier [Read More]

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• When the lights were bright

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on • When the lights were bright

It sits waiting for its final end, as it has for decades.One day, one of the tired old oaks  or the upstart pines in the yard will crash  down, taking another piece of the old [Read More]

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The week of Peep • Crystal Faircloth

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The week of Peep • Crystal Faircloth

Most people refer to rose colored glasses as a failure to see the bad in a relationship, or the unwillingness to compromise when a situation is dire and wrong. The actual definition is a pair [Read More]

Help is available from the state for hard of hearing and disabled persons to improve their use of the telephone. (Courtesy NCDHHS)
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State program helps disabled and hard of hearing make calls

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State program helps disabled and hard of hearing make calls

No cost programs through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are redefining how those who are disabled, deaf, or hard of hearing are making phone calls with clarity.   The Division of Services [Read More]

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The Good News for Sept. 17-24

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 17-24

• First Sgt. Josh McPherson and Sgt. Justin Inman of the sheriff’s office were caught doing a good deed in Whiteville on Monday.  A stranded motorist had a flat tire and these two officers stopped [Read More]

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County board member Herring dies

September 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County board member Herring dies

One of the strongest advocates for students in Columbus County has died. Monte Herring, 67, died Monday at McLeod Loris Hospital after a brief illness. The Cerro Gordo resident previously worked with Brunswick Electric Cooperative. [Read More]

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The Good News for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24

Summer days are winding down, but a season of festivities is in full swing in the county. There’s even something for the little guys out there.  • Speaking of little guys, congratulations are in order [Read More]

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Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages

COVID-19 has caused staff shortages to many businesses and organizations over the past 18 months, and it’s now impacting how schools will feed their students.   The N.C. Department of Public Instruction this week released a [Read More]

Authorities recovered two pieces of heavy equipment stolen here in Johnston County. (CCSO photo)
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Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston

Heavy equipment that disappeared from a Clarendon construction site has been recovered near Four Oaks. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that on Aug. 4, a Caterpillar mini excavator and Vermeer trencher were [Read More]

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Victim identified in Tuesday killing

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victim identified in Tuesday killing

Julius Armani Miller has been named as the man shot to death in a triple-shooting near Chadbourn Tuesday.Miller, 20, was gunned down in a Dessie Road home around 11:30 p.m., according to the Columbus County [Read More]

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Fighting, grave destruction charged

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fighting, grave destruction charged

One man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted one man, chased a woman, desecrated a graveyard, and then fought with deputies Wednesday.  Paul Nobles, 34, of Davidson, was charged with assault and battery, resisting [Read More]

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