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COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE – NOTICE TO BIDDERS

COLUMBUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICECOUNTY OF COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINANOTICE TO BIDDERS August 31, 2022 RE: Request for ProposalsMedical Services for Detention CenterColumbus County Sheriff’s Office To Wh...

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September 7, 2022
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Whiteville Tops East Bladen by 30 for a 43–13 Win!

On Friday night the Whiteville Varsity Wolfpack traveled to Elizabethtown to show the East Bladen Eagles how the Wolfpack plays football.  And at the end of Four Quarters, the Wolfpack...

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September 3, 2022
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Wolfpack Beats The Trojans 64 – 62

In a offensive matchup with a combined 126 points, the Whiteville Wolfpack picked up their first win of the season at home topping the West Brunswick Trojans 64-62 in a...

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August 28, 2022
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The Wolfpack Gets Stung in North Brunswick

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August 21, 2022
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Deputies and Doughnuts

Columbus County Deputy Paul Carrano met Junior Deputy Gage and K-9 Tuffy at Dunkin Donuts in Whiteville this past Friday.  Deputy Carrano purchased Junior Deputy Gage a doughnut in celebration...

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August 16, 2022
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Whiteville Looks Good at Bash at the Beach

At last Saturday’s Bash at the Beach Jamboree at West Brunswick High School, Whiteville topped New Hanover 20-14 in their preseason scrimmage game. The regular season kicks off this Friday...

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August 15, 2022
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High School Football Returns to Legion Stadium

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August 11, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Lisa Yemma of Yemma Farm. They talk about pollination and other garden related topics. You can listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson...

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July 22, 2022
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Cooper Warns of Newest COVID strain

State officials are sounding the alarm over the latest variant of COVID-19. BA.5 is now the most common variant, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release, and the Centers...

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July 20, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Chadbourn Interim Police Chief Ken Elliott about the challenges of Policing in a small community, and what is currently happening in the city of Chadbourn.  Yo...

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July 9, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with City of Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. about Independence Day safety.  Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver i...

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July 1, 2022
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Applications Begin July 1 for “Mrs. B” Grants

Applications begin July 1 for Mrs. B’s grants Louise Oriole Burevitch died a wealthy woman, surprising many who knew her, and but the Wilmington woman’s legacy has become well-known in...

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June 28, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance about Child Exploitation and Child Sextortion. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is ...

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June 25, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Local Teacher & WTXY Chief Meteorologist Christopher Cawley THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and ab...

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June 18, 2022
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Update from County Manager

On June 6, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget for all funds.  The adopted budget maintains the current tax rate of 80.5 cents with no...

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June 17, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week Jefferson talks with Aspen Allen & Hayley Damato of Southeastern Community College. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affa...

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June 11, 2022
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