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Early Morning Crash Kills Lake Youth
A star baseball player at East Columbus who was on his way to work died in a single vehicle crash on Canal Cove Road at Lake Waccamaw today. Landyn Jacobs, 17, was en route to [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Five Face More Charges in Child Murder
Five people are now charged in the murder of 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell at Myrtle Beach. The following individuals are facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child: Lakesha Burnett, 34 (two counts) $40,000 bond. Alantis [Read More]
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Shelter Hits Maximum Capacity Again
It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to a social media post. APS [Read More]
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Serious Injuries After Lake Wreck
One person was seriously injured in a crash on Canal Cove Road this morning (Thursday) at Lake Waccamaw. The early morning wreck reportedly involved a work truck. Lake Waccamaw Town Spokesperson Meredith Parker said the [Read More]
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Whiteville Parks and Recreation Cheer, Football Signups Set
Signups are open through Aug. 29 for Whiteville Parks and Recreation football and cheer for ages 7-12. Cost for football is $38.50 for city residents and $48.50 for kids from the county. Cheerleading signup fee [Read More]
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Second Suspect Jailed on Child Abuse Charges
The second suspect in a child abuse case that left an infant in UNC Hospital has been arrested. Wayne Joseph Keinzle, 31, of 95 Lake Park Dr., Chadbourn, was taken into custody Aug. 8. He [Read More]
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Rosindale Man Charged in Drug Case
Bladen narcotics investigators arrested a man for selling a variety of illegal drugs and possessing an illegal shotgun Aug. 7. Jeremy Stephen Harrelson, 49, was charged with six counts of possessionwith intent to manufacture, sell [Read More]
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Woman Jailed in Shoe Assault
A woman was jailed Sunday after allegedly attacking a deputy with her shoe. Karen Sabrina Buffkin, 37, of 5329 Swamp Fox Hwy., Tabor City, was charged with a single count of assault on a government [Read More]
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ADR Rescues Eight from Rising Water
Eight East Arcadia residents had to be rescued from their homes Monday due to rising water. Chief Steve Carlin of Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue said firefighters were called to Kennedy Store and Graham roads after [Read More]
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City Officials Struggle with Flooding Problems
As the first tropical system of the season gets underway, officials and owners of flood-prone property in Whiteville are getting ready. Last week’s heavy rains on Wednesday were a wakeup call, City Manager Darren Currie [Read More]
Business
Jackson Calls Out Offshore Gambling
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 50 bipartisan attorneys general are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to do more to address the spread of illegal offshore gambling operations. The gambling platforms are [Read More]
Business
EGambling Down for July
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent $370,385,588 in online sports wagers. [Read More]
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Dogs Ordered Returned to Hallsboro Woman
Updated with additional information, details from the lawsuit and comments from the ASPCA Most of the dogs seized from an animal cruelty case on June 24 will be returned to the owner today (Aug. 8), [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Blue Jeans, Bud Light and Nazis
Dylan Mulvaney is a man. Sydney Sweeney is a woman. It’s pretty simple. Miss Sweeney is a rather fetching young lady who has been at the center of an advertising campaign turned viral drama. The [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Flooding Hits Whiteville, Elsewhere
Upwards of three inches of water pounded parts of Columbus County Wednesday, prompting flash flood warnings and inundating parking lots in parts of Whiteville. A strong thunder-rich system crossed the area in the afternoon, bringing [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Christian Metal Bands “Cast To Sea” and “333”
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson interviews the local Columbus County Christian Metalcore / Sludge bands “Cast To Sea” and “333” about their upcoming show at the Bethel Methodist Church in Clarendon, NC. [Read More]