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Crews Work to Fix Water District II Problems

December 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Crews Work to Fix Water District II Problems

Columbus County water crews worked through Sunday’s storm and a bitterly cold night finding, then repairing a major malfunction in Water District II, only to have the system spring another leak  on Tuesday morning. The [Read More]

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N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

N.C. 242 between Williamson’s Crossroads and Cerro Gordo is currently closed due to an obstruction. Crews are clearing debris from the roadway, and are expected to be finished by around 2:45 p.m. Parts of Madison [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection for Dec. 16 — commentary with Jefferson Weaver

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection for Dec. 16 — commentary with Jefferson Weaver

Editor’s note: the following is the transcript of Saturday’s Columbus Connection, broadcast on WTXY KOOL 1039 and Spotify. The Connection is on air every Saturday at 10 a.m. Good Saturday, friends and neighbors. This is [Read More]

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Storm Brings Flooding to Columbus

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Storm Brings Flooding to Columbus

Streets are flooded in most area towns, trees are down and multiple residents required water rescue Sunday night after a strong storm system brought from five to eight inches of rain to Columbus County. The [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 16

December 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 16

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and there is a lot going on. If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping, you can get some unique and handmade gifts right here at home, but you have [Read More]

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Transformation Church Turkey Shoot Saturday

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Transformation Church Turkey Shoot Saturday

Transformation Church will host its last turkey shoot of the year Saturday t 7 p.m. Rounds are $5, and if there are enough shooters for 20 rounds, there will be a grand prize shootoff. Hot [Read More]

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Chadbourn Baptists Host Santa

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Baptists Host Santa

Chadbourn Baptist Church will host brunch with Santa Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be snacks, crafts, and FREE professional photos with Santa. The church is located at 504 North Howard Street.

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Teen Driving Rules Change Jan. 1

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teen Driving Rules Change Jan. 1

COVID-era rules for new drivers will change as of Jan 1. Beginning Jan. 1, teen drivers will need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for nine months instead of the current six months [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop

Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. They lived in an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. [Read More]

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Non Profits Urged to Apply for BEMC Grants

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Non Profits Urged to Apply for BEMC Grants

Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants program for projects up to $2,500. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15.  Interested parties can find the application on the BEMC [Read More]

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Comment Period Opens for Hunting, Fishing Rules

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Comment Period Opens for Hunting, Fishing Rules

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to hunting, fishing and game lands. The comment period will be open through Jan. [Read More]

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Whiteville Board Members Take Oath

December 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Board Members Take Oath

Silent votes elected a new mayor pro tem for the Whiteville City Council Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Terry Mann and fellow incumbents Jimmy Clarida and Kevin Williamson were sworn into office, along with newcomer Josh Harris. [Read More]

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Officials: No Plans for Krispy Kreme Here

December 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Officials: No Plans for Krispy Kreme Here

Despite a viral post making the rounds on social media, there are no plans to put a Krispy Kreme store in Whiteville in the near future. “Currently, the brand does not have plans for a [Read More]

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County Schools to Vote on Athletic Gender Rule Tonight

December 12, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Schools to Vote on Athletic Gender Rule Tonight

County school, principals will be responsible for ensuring student athletes only play on teams with their biological peers, under a new provision to be considered by the Columbus Board of Education tonight (Tuesday). The rule [Read More]

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Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

December 12, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

Throwing away the evidence didn’t save a Whiteville man from being  arrested Friday – but it did earn a littering charge. Henry Moore, 62, was stopped for a headlight violation by the sheriff’s office on [Read More]

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Even More Good News for This Week

December 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Even More Good News for This Week

Note – the holiday season is always busy, and this year seems even moreso. For that reason, we’re adding a bonus segment of the Good News on the CCN website so you can keep up [Read More]

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