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Park has busy few weeks ahead
The Veterans Park of America has a busy few weeks coming up, with events and fundraisers to support the park. Aug. 7 Field of Flags Sept. 11, 17, 18, 27 Field of Flags Oct. 2 Pork [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Guns, meth seized in arrest
A Bolton man allegedly had two stolen firearms and crystal meth when he was arrested July 29. Charles A. Lewis, 49, was charged with possession of stolen firearms, crystal methamphetamine and maintaining a dwelling for [Read More]
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Cerro Gordo intersection become all-way stop
A dangerous intersection in Columbus County will soon become a four-way stop. The Department of Transportation announced today (Wednesday) that the intersection of U.S. 76 and N.C. 242 in downtown Cerro Gordo will become a [Read More]
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Bad goats, flat tires and Thahus
Jefferson Weaver As I write these words, tornadoes have spun off a hurricane that has turned my pastures to mud, my ditches into creeks, and my road into a river. My goats are squalling in [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Power companies hard at work
2 p.m. update Utility companies are closing the gap on restoring power across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Duke Progress Energy reported around 2,000 customers, including around 1,000 in the Riegelwood area, were [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weekly preparedness tips: planning, water and tools
Note–this is the second in a series of preparing your family for emergencies. To review last week’s installment, go to https://columbuscountynews.com/2020/07/weekly-preparedness-tips-a-place-to-put-it-all-first-aid/. Week two This week’s installment has three sections — one, evaluating how your plan [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Isaias brings much water, scattered damage
Power outages are continuing across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias, which came ashore in Brunswick County around midnight. Torrential rains were reported throughout the county, which saw three active tornado warnings at one [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Isaias brings rain, tornado warnings
11:25 p.m. Hurricane Isaias is coming ashore in Brunswick County. The storm spawned multiple tornadoes that prompted warnings throughout the southern and eastern portions of the county this evening, as well as some early flash [Read More]
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Two additional COVID-19 deaths reported
Both victims were hospitalized, according to the Columbus County Health Department. Another two COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Columbus County, along with 22 more active cases. Daniel Buck of the Health Department said the [Read More]
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Woman beaten with bat; home invasion reported
The sheriff’s office is investigating several assaults that occurred over the weekend. Friday, Peresha Jenerette and Tyreek Philip of Goins Road, Chadbourn, reported that two men entered the couple’s bedroom wearing face masks. One was carrying [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Shelters won’t open here
6:35 p.m. Sunday update No evacuation shelters will be open in Columbus County for Tropical Storm Isaias.Emergency Management Director Kay Worley said Sunday (today) that shelters will not be opened, due to the difficulties of [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Area under tropical storm warning
1:15 p.m. Sunday Columbus County is under a tropical storm warning due to the approach of Isaias. The storm is expected to make landfall Monday in South Carolina, and early forecasts have the center passing [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Isaias forecast to affect here Monday
6:15 p.m. update for Friday. Hurricane Isaias will impact southeastern North Carolina Monday afternoon, on its current track. The National Weather Service Wilmington office sent out an update on the storm at 6 p.m. Although [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Double trouble: Cooper declares state of emergency
4:50 p.m. update Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon, paving the way for federal assistance if Hurricane Isaias has a major impact on North Carolina. “ A hurricane during a pandemic [Read More]
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Bell thief sought by CCSO
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office requests the assistance of the public in locating a large cast iron church bell that was stolen from the 2000 block of Swamp Fox Hwy East in Tabor City. The [Read More]