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Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office

December 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office

The Columbus County Public Housing Agency (CCPHA) has moved to a new location and with the big move comes a new event for the landlords in the county. For the first time ever, the agency [Read More]

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Columbus Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

December 3, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Columbus Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications now for six law enforcement positions, and five detention officer positions. You can apply in person or online and you must be Basic Law Enforcement Certified to [Read More]

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Burn ban in place for Columbus

November 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burn ban in place for Columbus

County and state officials have issued an outdoor burning ban for the area. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said conditions are dangerously conducive to wildfires. All open burning of leaves, debris, and other materials is prohibited [Read More]

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Flea market may be back

November 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flea market may be back

Since the construction of the Truist Building in Whiteville in 2019, the casual Saturday strolling at flea market on J.K. Powell Boulevard has been shut down. That may soon change.Depending on interest from the public and the [Read More]

Surrounded by local elected officials and representatives form area towns, Brenden Jones addresses the crowd Friday morning. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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‘Historic day for Columbus County’

November 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Historic day for Columbus County’

More than $50 million in capital projects here funded by state budget. Rep. Brenden Jones was the man of the hour Friday morning as officials announced more than $50 million in local capital projects that [Read More]

Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout dropped at Peacock

October 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout dropped at Peacock

The four-way stop at Peacock Road and Chadbourn Highway will remain in place. Andrew Barksdale of the N.C. Department of Transportation said public comments about the proposed roundabout at the intersection were overwhelmingly against the [Read More]

People staffing the NCWorks booth had snacks and pizza for jobseekers. (Jeff Allen photo)
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Job event in Whiteville today

October 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Job event in Whiteville today

A number of area employers set up at Vineland Station today for a hiring event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.In addition to entry level positions, several area companies were seeking employees for career opportunities. [Read More]

Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

October 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

Yet another roundabout could be coming to a Columbus County intersection. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering constructing a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 130/U.S. 74-76 business – commonly called the Chadbourn Highway [Read More]

Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

October 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old.    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some legislative decisions recently, and they [Read More]

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First half of Powell Bill funds announced

September 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on First half of Powell Bill funds announced

The first payment of state funds for local municipal roads was announced today (Wednesday). The State Street Aid to Municipalities is more commonly known as Powell Bill Funding. The program was established by former State [Read More]

Hurricane Florence caused millions in damage to crops as well as woodlands in 2018. The deadline to apply for federal assistance for some farmers and producers has been extended. (File)
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Farmers, producers can still get storm help

September 22, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Farmers, producers can still get storm help

Livestock, poultry, woodland and plasticulture farmers who suffered losses in three hurricanes can still apply for federal relief.  The USDA has extended the deadline to Dec. 31 for producers who had losses in hurricanes Michael, [Read More]

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Water break closes ECHS

September 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water break closes ECHS

A water break near East Columbus High School has cancelled classes for the rest of the day and caused a boil water advisory for a large portion of the town’s water customers. School officials said [Read More]

Volunteers spent the Sept. 11 working on new fences at the wildcat rescue. (submitted photo)
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Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

When you think of Fair Bluff, usually exotic animals aren’t the first thing that comes to mind.  Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in the wild. They [Read More]

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DOT to hold small business seminar Sept. 25

September 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DOT to hold small business seminar Sept. 25

Small businesses can find out more about how to do business with the state at a free seminar here Sept. 25. The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a workshop to help small business owners [Read More]

Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.
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Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and continuing pandemic. He welcomes visitors [Read More]

Little more than walls remain in some parts of the shopping center. Heavy equipment was used to knock down sections of the roof and walls after flames got inside the structure.
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City to consider bids for downtown demolition

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City to consider bids for downtown demolition

The Lewis Smith shopping center is one step closer to being a memory. City Council on Tuesday will consider three bids for demolition of the shopping center, which was damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, [Read More]

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