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Jefferson Weaver • The Happiest Girl
Her roses were blooming when we said goodbye to my mother-in-law the other day. I don’t know all the varieties she had growing in front of what was her home. I know Faye Hill loved [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Trunk or Treats, Fall Festivals in High Gear This Weekend
If you’d like to add your trunk or treat event to our list for free, email jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com. • Hallsboro will host a community trunk or treat and fall festival October 26 from 5-8 p.m. at [Read More]
Elections
Early Voting Rolling Heavy Here
Early voting is keeping pollworkers busy in Columbus, as 6,011 Columbus residents had cast ballots by close of business Monday. Statewide, more than 1.3 million ballots have been cast. Republican and unaffiliated voters are taking [Read More]
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Fugitive Caught After 110 MPH Chase
Deputies and troopers ended a high-speed chase with tire-deflation devices Monday and arrested a fugitive from South Carolina. Kendan Quashan Crawford, 27, of Longs, S.C. was held under no bond as a fugitive and also [Read More]
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State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25
The first flu death of the season was announced yesterday by the state. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release that the first death of the 2024-25 flu season [Read More]
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Father Charged After Feces, Trash Found in Home of Impaired Girl
Child abuse charges have been filed against a Clarendon man after a intoxicated 14 year old girl was taken to the emergency room from a home described as “filthy”. Shannon Cartrette, 52, was arrested Monday [Read More]
Elections
Full Ballot Awaits Voters
A full ballot awaits voters in Columbus County when early voting opens tomorrow for the November election. Early voting starts Thursday in Columbus County. Photo ID is required to cast a ballot. Free voter ID [Read More]
Elections
Amendment Measure on Ballot
While the presidential and gubernatorial races are getting most of the press coverage, many North Carolina voters may be surprised when they enter the poll and discover a constitutional amendment on the ballot. The proposed [Read More]
Church News
Hallsboro Baptist to Hold Veterans Service
Hallsboro Baptist Church will host a veterans recognition service and reception Nov. 9. Veterans from across the county are welcome to attend. The program begins at 2 p.m., and coffee and desserts will be served [Read More]
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The Good News for Oct. 11
Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. for the 41st annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair. Saturday marks the return of the fair queen pageant at 6 p.m., as well as the demolition derby. The [Read More]
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Woman Charged in Child Abuse Case
A Tabor City area woman has lost custody of her son and is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly neglecting the infant while she smoked crack cocaine. Kayla Hope Tyndall, 27, is held under $10,000 [Read More]
Elections
Robinson Greets Faithful in Whiteville
Mark Robinson was his usual blunt self Tuesday when he spoke to supporters in Whiteville. “Governor Roy Cooper doesn’t like me,” the lt. governor said. “I don’t like Roy Cooper. But imagine what effect it [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Solons Pass Disaster Relief Bill
Legislators quickly passed a Hurricane Helene relief bill Wednesday, and Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law just a short time later. “I’m thrilled to announce the passage of our disaster recovery bill, allocating [Read More]
Church News
Antioch Church Hosts Revival Starting Sunday
Antioch Baptist Church will host revival services Oct. 13-16. Sunday’s service begins at 6 p.m., with Chris Hardee as guest speaker. All other services start at 7 p.m. Monday will feature Chip Hannah; Trenton Ford [Read More]
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World Singing Day Welcomes Voices Oct. 19
An international event celebrating group singing is coming to Lake Waccamaw, and more voices are welcome. World Singing Day is held annually on the third Saturday of October. The event celebrates the “powerful benefits” of [Read More]
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Deer Season Opens Saturday
Conventional deer season opens in Columbus County and across the southeast Saturday. All deer hunters must wear a hat, cap or other outer garment of safety orange at all times. Baiting is allowed for deer, [Read More]