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Flood Advisory in Place
Motorists are being urged to slow down and be aware of water on roadways as up to three inches of rain are anticipated through this evening. A flash flood warning has been issued for Columbus [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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National Night Out Draws Crowds, Despite Rain
Despite heavy rains in the afternoon and intermittent showers in the evening, National Night Out drew big crowds in both Whiteville and Chadbourn. Chadbourn’s inaugural event was moved from the Strawberry Event Field to the [Read More]
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Autopsy: Johnson Shot in Head
Ervin Hakeem Johnson was shot once in the head when he was killed in February, according to the autopsy report. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) autopsy report on Johnson said he [Read More]
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Felony Charges Added in Animal Cruelty Case
Two felony animal cruelty charges and 19 misdemeanor counts have been filed against the Hallsboro woman who had dozens of animals in filthy conditions. Deborah Dahl, 70, of Pone Hill Road, was originally charged with [Read More]
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Florist Destroyed in Morning Fire
A landmark florist in downtown Chadbourn burned to the ground Tuesday morning. Old Town Florist, on First Avenue, was destroyed when a lithium battery caught fire, Columbus County Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said. An employee [Read More]
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Woman Charged, Man Sought in Infant Abuse Case
An 11-month-old child is in serious condition and a woman has been charged with abusing the girl. A male suspect s still being sought in the case. Hali Canter, 31, of 973 Lake Park Dr., [Read More]
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Multiple Departments Fight Chadbourn Fire
Departments from across the county are fighting a fire at Old Town Florist in Chadbourn. Units from Chadbourn are being assisted by Whiteville, Acme-Delco-Riegelwood, and other stations. Smoke is visible from the First Avenue business [Read More]
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Four Charged in Credit Card Scheme
Four South Carolina men have been charged in a credit card scheme targeting a victim in Columbus County. Dontrell Monte McDonald, Joseph Commander, Crandall Everett Sr. and Crandall Everett Jr. were arrested after a joint [Read More]
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Two Arrested After Chase
Deputies stopping a BMW automobile for alleged stolen plates ended up with two arrests and a quantity of marijuana Friday. Marvin Goodman, 57, and Gerald Lamont Hemingway. 52, were arrested after a brief chase and [Read More]
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Roberts Named to NCBEMO Board of Directors
Chadbourn Town Councilmember Rashad Roberts has been named Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials (NCBEMO). Roberts was officially sworn in during NCBEMO’s annual Summer Conference, [Read More]
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Truck Thief Leads Chase to Tabor
Deputies and Tabor City Police worked together to stop an admitted truck thief early Monday. Camden Luke Caraballo, 18, was held under $10,000 secured bond. He was charged with fleeing to elude arrest, larceny of [Read More]
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Evergreen Postal Worker Pleas in Theft Case
A former employee of the Evergreen post office has pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds and to making false entries and reports in U.S. Government records. Robert Raquan Patterson, 29, served as a sales and [Read More]
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Farmland Preservation Grants Available
County governments and conservation nonprofit groups may apply for grant funding from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund for farmland preservation projects. A new application format for all grant proposals is required [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Dam Busters and Downtown Flooding, and the Exploding Pet Population
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some commentary about The Dam Busters, and the ongoing flooding issues in Downtown Whiteville, and The Pet Population Problem the county is experiencing, and how you [Read More]
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Citizen’s Academy Accepting Applications
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, with in-depth sessions [Read More]
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Program Would Fund Forestry Education
A proposed federal program would help both private companies and non-profits train a new generation of foresters. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced the ) Jobs in the Woods Act this week. The legislation will [Read More]