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Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days
It was just another Saturday in June. The corn was tall, but cried out for mercy in the heat. The only clouds in the sky gave but the faintest hope of a late afternoon thunderstorm. [Read More]
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Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License
Attorney Tabitha Etheridge has been stripped of her law license after failing to respond to two complaints before the bar association. Etheridge practiced family law in Whiteville. The order from the state bar association said [Read More]
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Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day
Parents of second graders turned out for a stylish sendoff today for Whiteville Primary students headed for Elementary next year. Pack parents painted the boulder at front of the school, and had a special guest [Read More]
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Trafficking, Weapons Charges Filed Against Green Acres Man
A drug suspect had a modified AR-15 loaded with armor-piercing rounds when he was arrested May 29. Dalvin Davonta Smith, 24, of 515 Pine Circle Dr., Tabor City, was held under $250,000 secured bond on [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • In Defense of Men
There has been study after study of late showing that young men are even less interested in dating, marriage and families than young women. They seem to prefer video games, television and yes, pornography to [Read More]
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Senior Citizen Beaten, Left in Woods
A Williamson Road man was severely beaten by an unknown assailant Friday, then dragged in to a wooded area and left. Dep. S. Lee reported that the sheriff’s office responded to a call about an [Read More]
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FIMAN Gauge Stolen from Delco
A device that helps monitor flooding was stolen from Delco June 2. The Flood Information Management (FIMAN) gauge at Livingston Creek and N.C. 87 was discovered missing June 2, the sheriff’s office reported. The unit [Read More]
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Online Services Down for County Water Customers
County water customers are being required to pay their bills in person at the utilities office while new software goes online. A notice via the county’s website says that upgrades to the utility department’s computer [Read More]
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Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in
Someone broken into a home, released the family cat, left a shirt, and may have damaged a field near Tabor City Friday, without stealing anything of value. A resident of the home in the 100 [Read More]
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Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake
Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned Unit [Read More]
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Animal Abuse Investigated After Facebook Post
Charges are pending after a woman allegedly performed a medical procedure on a dog in May. The sheriff’s office reported that a tip through the county website claimed a Hallsboro woman performed unspecified medical procedures [Read More]
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WPD Opens Community Survey
Whiteville Police want to know what concerns the community. Chief Paul Rockenbach said today that WPD is asking residents to participate in a community survey to find out more about what citizens like, dislike and [Read More]
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Team Effort Saves Overdosed Puppy
Deputies, Whiteville Rescue and Animal Protective Services worked together to save a puppy that allegedly overdosed with his owner Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to 8 Bryson Drive around 7:30 p.m. [Read More]
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Friday Storms Trash Trees, Knock Out Power
Trees were damaged, power was knocked out and some minor roof damage was reported Friday evening when a line of storms rolled through Columbus County, producing three tornado warnings and one unconfirmed tornado between Evergreen [Read More]
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Reported Tornado Touched Down in Western Columbus County
First responders are clearing trees from roads in western Columbus after a reported tornado touched down. There are unconfirmed reports of damage in Evergreen and Cerro Gordo, as well as the Chadbourn area. Areas from [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Toxic Masculinity and Kratom Regulation Commentary
On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks about the battle against masculinity in today’s society, and why legislators should do more than just regulate Kratom.You don’t want to miss this informative and possibly [Read More]