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Law Enforcement Takes to The Road and Water for Holiday

Virtually every officer from every law enforcement agency is expected to be looking for impaired Memorial Day celebrants through the long holiday weekend. Drivers will be targeted in the “Click...

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May 22, 2026
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Tabor Talk for May 13

By Cynthia Stephens Nelson GTCOC If you have never been to an Arts Department production at South Columbus High School, you are missing out on something amazing. Each of my...

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May 21, 2026
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Sibbett Honored with State Award

By Hannah Isenhour SCC Communications Southeastern Community College (SCC) proudly announces that Samuel Sibbett has been named SCC’s recipient of the 2026 North Carolina Community College System (NCC...

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May 18, 2026
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SCC Expanding to Bolton

By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College   Southeastern Community College is expanding to Bolton. SCC representatives will be at the Bolton Town Hall and Senior Center today (May 12) and...

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May 12, 2026
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April E-gambling Numbers Drop

April saw a slight drop in E-gambling for North Carolina, according to the State Lottery commission. Between April 1 and April 30, account holders in North Carolina wagered $612,495,383 on...

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May 11, 2026
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State Cautions Against Bug-borne Illnesses

As temperatures rise, mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses become more common. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking meas...

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May 5, 2026
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The Best Weapon for Self Defense

In an unpredictable world, your primary weapon of self-defense is not a gun. If you are concerned about the increase in violence and are considering purchasing a firearm for protection,...

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May 4, 2026
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State Shifts CWD Monitoring Counties

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has affirmed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) primary and secondary surveillance areas for North Carolina’s 2026-27 deer hunting season, effective May 1. Ch...

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May 4, 2026
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Cooperative Extension Director to Speak Saturday

Strawberries and their role in Columbus County history will be the topic of a program Saturday. Dr. Howard Marshall Wallace II  will address the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society Saturd...

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May 4, 2026
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Burn Ban Lifted

While today’s rains were not welcome at area events, the slow downpours meant an end to the burn ban in 81 counties. The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban...

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May 2, 2026
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New Sheepshead Fishing Rule in Place

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to adopt a temporary rule for sheepshead harvest in Inland Fishing Waters and by hook-and-line in Joint Fishing Waters. The daily creel limit for sheepshea...

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April 30, 2026
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SCC Announces Commencement Plans

Southeastern Community College is proud to announce the 2026 commencement exercise for Friday, May 8 honoring the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the front lawn of...

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April 30, 2026
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State finds 34,000 Deceased on Voter Rolls

The State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal Systematic Alien Verificatio...

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April 28, 2026
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Rains Not Enough to Break Drought

The rains held off long enough for all four area festivals to wind down Saturday, but despite lingering showers through Sunday the area is still in a severe drought. Meteorologist...

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April 27, 2026
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Fourth Annual Gator Festival was Biggest Yet

Food trucks, axe throwing, and dozens of vendors helped make this year’s Gator Fest the biggest yet. The fourth annual event at Lake Waccamaw drew visitors from across the county...

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April 27, 2026
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Tabor Talk for April 22

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Since our last column our schools have been through Spring Break and gone back. We encourage you to support the various...

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April 22, 2026
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