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A man named Frank
Column by Jefferson Weaver They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver. My [Read More]
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Fireworks, open fires prohibited for holiday weekend
Lake Waccamaw is well known for its private fireworks displays during holiday weekends, but officials hope this year that the skies stay dark and quiet. Lake Waccamaw Fire Chief Barney Tyler issued a local order [Read More]
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Chipmunk sightings sought by WRC
Chipmunks in North Carolina are only known to live north and west of Wake County, however, a recent photograph submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has biologists wondering if its range has expanded to eastern North Carolina. “We recently received an observation [Read More]
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Fundraiser for Hallsboro’s ‘Mr. Johnny’ June 19
A fundraiser will be held for Johnny Todd of Hallsboro on June 19 at the building beside Pierce and Company on Sam Potts Highway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In April, “Mr. Johnny” was diagnosed with [Read More]
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ECHS graduation at 6 p.m.
The East Columbus High School Class of 2021 commencement ceremony will take place this afternoon (Thursday) at 6 p.m. The school will be utilizing the auditorium and the gym. Guests with tickets will be admitted [Read More]
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Suspect’s arrest was third in less than a year
Lamar Parker’s arrest after a high speed crash that injured seven people was his third since last summer. Parker, 19, was charged with driving while license revoked, careless and reckless, speeding, fictitious registration, and a [Read More]
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False report earns real charge
An Evergreen woman has been charged with crying wolf after she filed a false kidnapping report, the sheriff’s office said. Alva Jill Nance, 57, was charged with a single count of filing a false police [Read More]
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J.K. Powell crash caused by fleeing driver
Update, 9:40 p.m. One person has been airlifted after a high speed chase that ended with a car carrying a grandmother and several children being rammed on J.K, Powell Boulevard Wednesday. Friends said Anita Adams [Read More]
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Sheriff’s office seeks break-in suspect
Deputies are searching for a man identified as a suspect in a break-in on Rough and Ready Road. Shane Howard Jones, 50, is alleged to have entered the home and stolen “multiple items,” according to [Read More]
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Landfill wait times slow due to demolition
Wait times at the county solid waste transfer station will be slow for several weeks, due to the demolition of a county school. Crews are tearing down the former Cerro Gordo Elementary School, a press [Read More]
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The Good News for the week of May 22-29
Columbus County News is proud to announce two new members of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth of Lake Waccamaw and Kandi Thompson of Tabor City will be covering local governments, human interest stories and other [Read More]
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Golf Cart cruise is Sunday at lake
The 2021 Cruise-For-A-Cause Golf Cart Parade and Fundraiser benefitting The National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation will take place at Lake Waccamaw Sunday (May 30). The inaugural cruise took place during the first Memorial Day weekend [Read More]
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LWVFD’s Gore feted at surprise party
Chief Jerry Gore had no idea of the celebration taking place inside of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Department in his honor until he and wife Anne Gore pulled up to the waiting crowd of [Read More]
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More charges for alleged abuser
The Clarendon man charged with child sex abuse now faces additional charges.Frederick William Booth, 56, is being held under $350,000 secured bond on three counts of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child. [Read More]
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Consumer Health: Understanding the link between depression and pain
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Depression and pain [Read More]
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Burning ban in effect for Columbus
4:52 p.m. Hallsboro Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a woods fire located at 5640 Sam Potts Highway. The cause is currently unknown. Dry conditions and intense heat across 26 counties has led the state [Read More]